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	cafIT members @ Nasscom product conclave 2009 NASSCOM Product Conclave, which will bring together global industry CEOs, trailblazers in the software products space, thought gurus, analysts and the media, will address the theme, "Positioning to Win" This theme will run as a thread through the numerous sessions, panel discussions, workshops, power elevator pitch deliberations, match-making sessions, the business expo and keynotes.
	21st April 2009- CafIT networking dinner at hotel Hyson for IT companies in Kozhikode. Chief guest Mr. Girish Babu, Ceo designate of UL cyberpark Kozhikode.
	January 2009 - "Search engine marketing" Interactive session by Bijith Ahammed, Ceo Aufait. Held at Kinfra park, Kozhikode
	December 2008 "How to survive the recession" - presentation for cafIT members by Duleep Sahadevan, President cafIT
	CafIT is arranging a full day workshop on CMMI / Software Engineering quality standards. The programme will be held at Asma Towers on 6th Dec 2008 and is being conducted by international experts.

	Rajiv Vaishnav at CafIT pavilion Empowering IT @ Malabar was a roaring success for the citizens of Kozhikode. Mr. Rajiv Vaishnav, Vice president of NASSCOM visited the CafIT pavillion to meet the founding members of cafIT and also interact with startups.

	30 August, 2008-EMPOWERING IT @ MALABAR Tagore Centenary Hall, Calicut. Organised by Calicut IT Initiative in association with NASSCOM and Kerala State IT Mission.

	25th July 2008 - CafIT at the NASSCOM Emerging Companies Forum, Chennai. Mr. Vinod Harith, founder and director of cmoaxis spoke about the importance of Thought leadership marketing and how it can benefit SMEs to be on the radar map of prospective customers. The Emerge forum chapter of Nasscom chennai meets on the last Friday of every month to discuss about various aspects of the industry relevent to small and emerging companies.

	cafIT brings Nasscom to Kozhikode: NASSCOM, the official voice of the Indian IT industry finally recognised the potential of Kozhikode as an attractive IT destination. Thanks to the relentless efforts put by cafIT members. Recently conducted a brainstorming session on the development of IT in Kozhikode.

	CafIT has been in talks with NASSCOM, the premier body of computing industry in India to conduct an IT workshop in Kozhikode, highlighting the benefits and advantages of three tier cities. Brainstorming session with government agencies and industry on the 21st of June:3:30pm, Chamber hall.

	CafIT members are hiring: A recent survey conducted among cafIT members reveal that the manpower requirements for the first quarter of 2008 would be around 200 IT professionals, comprising of freshers and experienced hands. Vacancies are open at various levels for diploma holders, MCA's, B.techs and MBA graduates.

	CafIT @ NASSCOM meet: As part of the continuing promotion of Calicut as a viable IT destination, CaFIT members were present at the Nasscom - Intellect meet held at Bangalore on 7th Jan 2008.

	CafITrepresentatives gave valuable inputs on academic projects, skills update and job opportunities within members to the placement officers from around 50 government and private educational institutions in Kozhikode, Malabar region. The meeting was chaired by the chief of placement at the University of Calicut. Also present were the delegates from CMA, IIMK, Malabar Chamber and Kerala Builders Forum.

	CafIT Represented IT group at government sponsored brainstorming session on new Knowledge park at Calicut.

	CafIT Conducted 2 day workshop on Solution selling by Meera Haridas at NITC.

	CafIT organizes one day workshop on Quality Assurance, Software Patent Issues, and Project Management.

	CafIT to organize more seminars and workshops in association with IIMK, NITC.

	CafIT to organize a mega meet of the heads of top Indian IT companies.

	CiTi - Calicut IT Initiative with members from CAFIT, KBF, IIM-K, NIT-C,CMA & Malabar chamber sets an action plan with the District Collector of Calicut for setting up a Mini IT park in Calicut.

	As a part of the action plan, a Mini IT park - 12 storeyed building is already identified which is near to Baby Memorial hospital, Mavoor Road, Calicut.

	The Mini IT Park has a built up space of 4000 sqft in each floor and 6 floors are ready for occupation with centralised air conditioning provision. Broadband / leased line facility and a complete plug and play facility will be ready anytime.

	CiTi has already started receiving enquiries from companies in Bangalore and Kerala showing interest to setup their development centre in Mini IT Park.

	cafIT - TBI(NITC) workshop on HR best practices to be conducted at NITC campus by Meera Haridas

	Kozhikode IT beats Hartal blues on 19th February 2008. 85% attendance recorded by cafIT member IT companies

	cafIT to devise Back to Calicut campaign to attract senior IT professionals from Tier 1 cities.

CafIT - Calicut forum for IT is a non profit organisation formed by the IT professionals of Calicut to bring the companies under a single umbrella and to promote the city as a viable destination for IT and IT enabled services. The members consists of established software houses from the city, Kinfra IT park and Technology Business Incubator (NITC).

Members of CafIT have been involved in IT services from the early 90's and caters to a global clientele. CafIT is proud of the "made in Calicut" products and services being used by global companies such as Oman Air, ONGC, O2, Espirit, Duke's etc.

CafIT is a member of cITi, Calicut IT initiatives group.

Calicut IT Initiative in association with NASSCOM and Kerala State IT Mission is pleased to announce a very special HR event on 30th August , 2008 at Tagore Centenary Hall, Calicut.

CafIT’s main area of activities include promoting Calicut as an ideal IT center in association with Government of Kerala and premier academic institutions.

Calicut possesses many enviable features which provide a very conducive atmosphere for any kind of business and industry, especially Information Technology. World premier academic institutions in and around Calicut produce a talented pool of professionals every year.

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