by Barbara Anderman, special events and programs manager, SAO
The year 2006 is shaping up to be a great one for SAO programs and events! Our programs are designed specifically to address the issues you've told us you care most about: how to grow your company, advance your career and help the Oregon
software industry thrive. Take a sneak peek here, and see how you can make the most of your SAO membership. 
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Industry News
US Congressman Reflects on Technology-Related Policy
by Rep. David Wu, member of congress, First District of Oregon
It has been many years since David Wu, as an intellectual property attorney at Cohen & Wu, was involved in the founding of the Software Association of Oregon. Now, as one of Oregon's representatives in the United States Congress, Wu shares
his current work relevant to SAO members.
Resource Center News
Leading International Teams
by Ed Carroll, sales executive, Agilis Solutions
In late 2005, the Engineering Executive Forum tackled the questions and issues of developing software products with engineering teams dispersed across the globe. Ed Carroll, sales executive with Agilis Solutions, moderated a panel of three
industry leaders who addressed this matter before a diverse audience of senior engineering executives.
Protecting Your Inventions Internationally
By Ariel Rogson, attorney, Marger Johnson & McCollom
This article continues the ongoing series on patent management and discusses the process for preparing and submitting a patent application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), focusing specifically on international patents.
A Secret Weapon for Success in International Markets
By James Latham, vice president of marketing, ACD Systems International and edited by Scott Goddin, F&CS
PSU's Masters in International Management (MIM) program supports local software companies with training and research. If your company has an international business challenge, you may be able to take advantage of an International Business
Research Project.
It Might Be Flat, But You Can Bend It
by Scott Demorest, principal and co-founder, ACME Business Consulting
Software companies can retain and grow the value of every customer by renovating the customer service function and turning it into a profit center. See if it's time to revisit the customer service function in your company.
Company Profile
SAO Profile: Thetus
Thetus Makes ‘Non-Text Data' Meaningful, Searchable, Manageable
by Kate McPherron
SAO writer Kate McPherron interviewed Danielle Forsyth, CEO of the Portland company Thetus, in December 2005.
Quick Survey
Our economy has been gaining momentum, but what's the real impact to the Oregon software industry? Take our quick survey to help gauge our industry's growth, and whether we're growing from within or from out-of-state.
Click here to begin.
SAO News
SAO Sponsor Spotlight: eROI
SAO's sponsors enable the association to fulfill its purpose: "To foster and promote the quality and growth of Oregon's software industry by serving its key needs." We now recognize our newest Funding Sponsor, eROI.
Serices Spotlight: Compass Relocation Services
Did you know that the SAO has a preferred provider for relocation services? The process of recruiting and relocating employees can be a strain on any company. It takes a lot of time, expertise and resources. And you need to be confident
that it is being handled well.
SAO corporate members can take advantage of a professional service that can help transition people to the Northwest, U.S. and abroad.
Compass Relocation Services provides effective relocation assistance including demographic information, area tours, and home finding and rentals. Compass Relocation Services will waive file coordination and area tour fees for SAO
members. During a time when many of our member companies are busy hiring new staff, relocation services can help you be productive. Contact Rob Gillespie at 1-800-638-1799 at Compass Relocation for more information.
Member Headlines
SAO Member Companies are selected as 2005 Oregon's "Most Admired Technology Company" Award
Intel, Microsoft Corp., Pixelworks, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, EasyStreet Online Services, Inc., Tektronix, Inc., and Mentor Graphics Corp. are all listed as the Most Admired Technology Company Award from a survey conducted by more
than 800 CEOs across Oregon.
Attensa Lands $9 million
Software company Attensa Inc. has raised $9 million in a Series B round that will fund the startup's development of new products.
Siemens Joins OSDL
One of the largest electronics companies in the world has joined the Open Source Development Labs, a not-for-profit group devoted to spreading the use of Linux throughout companies, universities and governments worldwide.
Send us your Member News
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industrynews@sao.org. No attachments, please. Send the headline and first paragraph in the body of the email, along with a URL for more information. All submissions are subject to review and acceptance by SAO Industry Update staff.
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