Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become an NZOUG Member?
How do I become an NZOUG Member?

Register directly on the website here.

What are the benefits of becoming a NZOUG member?

What are the benefits of becoming a NZOUG member?

Membership provides:

  • Access to regular regional events which provide updates and networking opportunities within the NZOUG
  • Access to webinars on both technical and functional topics hosted by SMEs or other users; many of these are international speakers and/or Oracle ACEs
  • Access to special national events such as the Tom Kyte seminar held in 2010
  • Discounted NZOUG Conference access (the conference is held approximately every 18 months).
  • Access to special interest groups (SIGS) with other like-minded members and users
  • Access to papers presented at the most recent Conference
What can I tell my boss to get to go the NZOUG Conference?

What can I tell my boss to get to go the NZOUG Conference?

Copy & paste the below and fill in the <blanks>. This is your letter to management.
 
 
Dear <your manager’s name>  
   
NZOUG <20xx> is the local Oracle conference our company should attend this year.
 
Every year, the NZOUG Conference offers sessions and hands-on workshops geared toward helping customers get the most out of their current IT investments.
 
This year’s sessions include presentations on Oracle’s products and solutions, which eliminate huge amounts of IT labour while improving performance, availability, security, and management. Attendees also have the chance learn how their companies can capture the performance and cost benefits of cloud consolidation; improve security; and leverage Oracle’s extended lines of CRM and ERP applications, to get the most from their enterprise application infrastructures.
 
Finally, the Who’s Who of the Oracle ecosystem internationally and more specifically in New Zealand is available at NZOUG: attendees from our company will get targeted, insightful advice directly from the people who know the technology best, and can participate in question-and-answer sessions — obtaining high-value tips from experts, peers, and industry leaders.
 
I’m sure you’ll agree that the practical, educational, and networking opportunities available at NZOUG <20xx> are well worth the costs detailed below, and I look forward to your support for my attendance. 
 
Conference Registration: $ <your registration fee>
 
Airfare: $ <your cost>    
Hotel: $   <your cost>  
Meals: $   <your cost>  
 
Total travel costs: $  <your cost>   
Total conference cost: $ <your cost>    
 
In order to take advantage of the Early Bird registration discount, I would greatly appreciate a response by <insert date>.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
 
Regards,
 
<your name here>