Sponsors

We greatly value the sponsors of Southwest Fox, who help cover conference costs and help out in many other ways. There are six levels of sponsorship: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Room, Bronze, and Consultant.

If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor, please download our Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus for detailed information.

Platinum Sponsors: Conference Organizers

The mission of White Light Computing is to guide Information Technology investments toward success!

We work with businesses of all sizes to develop custom software solutions, integrate with other software systems, convert data from one system to another, create applications that serve vertical markets, and write add-on tools for analysis and reporting for existing software. We assist independent developers and consulting firms with database design, project management, programming, code reviews, testing, deployment, training, and one-on-one mentoring. White Light Computing also sells the popular HackCX Professional and the award-winning ViewEditor Professional, and offers a complete suite of free developer tools to help increase developer productivity. You can get more details at http://whitelightcomputing.com.

Stonefield Query, from Stonefield Software Inc., is a user-friendly data mining, business intelligence, query, and report writing tool. With its intuitive wizard driven design, Stonefield Query makes report writing a snap for even the most novice user. Elegant and persuasive reports can be created in minutes with little or no technical knowledge required. http://www.stonefieldquery.com

Tomorrow's Solutions, LLC is owned and operated by Tamar E. Granor, Ph.D., a consultant and application developer specializing in database applications. Since 1988, Tamar has been working primarily with Visual FoxPro and its predecessors, FoxPro and FoxBase+. She has worked with both large and small businesses as well as non-profit organizations. Currently, the primary focus of Tomorrow's Solutions is working with and for other developers through sub-contracting and mentoring. http://www.tomorrowssolutionsllc.com

Founded in 1997 with HQ in Grand Junction, CO, New York City, NY, and in the metropolitan area of Frankfurt/Main, Germany, Alaska Software solely concentrates upon the development and improvement of Xbase++ as a technology platform. Xbase++ is a 100% Clipper compatible xbase language enriched and improved by language features, such as object-orientation and data persistence.

Alaska Software pioneered in the implementation and hands-on usage of intelligent multi-threading technology in Xbase++, especially for Line-of-Business and mission critical applications. Crucial to the corporate philosophy is the perpetuation of continuous innovation and technological headway while aiming to provide best possible continuity and protection of hitherto undertaken investments. More than one million application end-users as well as thousands of former Clipper-, dBase- and FoxPro developers rely upon Xbase++ for several years, thus having built their business success upon Xbase++. http://www.alaska-software.com/

Gold Sponsors: $1,000

Geeks and Gurus has been customer-driven since we started in 1999. We don't mean that in a website-appropriate, marketing-buzzword sort of way, we just mean it.

Whether we're working with you to develop software that specifically fits your business, developing a website that you can maintain on your own, or working with you to create a superlative experience for attendees and presenters at your meeting or conference; we truly consider ourselves part of your team. We want to work with you to make sure we're all successful.

Please visit the Geeks and Gurus website for more information on how we can help you with Visual FoxPro or .NET software development projects. You can also learn more about the Conferences side of our business.

The highly experienced team at V&U works not only with VFP but also with the most recent Microsoft development technologies. Their new rapid application development environment Alvenos generates line-of-business Windows 8 Store apps that work with VFP, SQL Server and other databases. The integration of Alvenos Windows 8 apps into existing customer scenarios is a great advantage for every VFP developer, providing your customers with exciting new features while accessing existing databases.

V&U joins the many years of VFP experience of Venelina Jordanova and Uwe Habermann. Since 2003 the V&U team is the developer of the popular VFP rapid application development environment VFX - Visual Extend, distributed by dFPUG (German FoxPro User Group). For the dFPUG V&U also developed Silverswitch. Silverswitch is a RAD framework for Silverlight applications, looking similar to existing VFP applications and giving the customer the feeling of working with a well-known application. The migration of existing VFX projects is easily done with the VFX - Silverlight Wizard, copying many of the properties values and settings and converting the user interfaces to the new solution.

V&U does custom projects, based on different Microsoft technologies for customers in many countries. http://www.vandu.eu/en

Foxpert software development and consulting offers its services to single developers and Fortune 100 companies alike. Whether it's Visual FoxPro, .NET, whether it's architecture, design, security, or just getting the project done, whether it's short term or long term, we can assist you with your software development business. For more information please visit http://www.foxpert.com.

DS-Datasoft was founded in 1992 and trades since 2004 under DS-Datasoft GmbH & Co.KG. From the very beginning of Xbase++ we are business- and technology partners of Alaska Software and started to develop OOP addon products like XClass++, AdsClass++, AFX++ and Visual DBU.

Our main focus is the development of customer software solutions with databases like FoxCDX, Advantage Database Server and other SQL DBMS. Our target is always to adapt the software to the company's operating procedure, integrating the individual production- and information chain. Thus the company's know how and abilities can be advantages in market competition.

As technology partner of Alaska Software we implement the newest Xbase++ technologies and so we offer Xbase++ trainings and assistance to developers.

You can get more informations about our company and download trial versions of our products at http://www.ds-datasoft.de

We are committed to providing the best dedicated magazine for FoxPro Developers worldwide. Our list of authors includes many names already familiar to you. Great articles from great developers will help you hone your skills and increase your productivity. Join FoxRockX today at our affordable rates! http://www.foxrockx.com/

We are dedicated to bringing job security to Visual FoxPro programmers. We are dedicated to bringing highly skilled talent to work with those companies who choose to remain with Visual FoxPro for many years to come.

We currently have 15 very skilled programmers available to us throughout the U.S. and are seeking many more. Many business owners want to work with a company with depth. We have that. And they want local support when needed. We can provide both.

ERW was started in 1981 and is skilled in dBase II, III, Clipper, FoxBase, FoxPro for Windows and DOS, and Visual FoxPro. We do not want any of the estimated hundreds of thousands of existing FoxPro users to leave because of concern over not being able to find qualified help. We want to have programmers available in every major metropolitan area in the U.S. We have done extensive national advertising for over 10 years and will be increasing our advertising budget as we add available programmers. We will also be doing focused advertising in areas where we have local help.

If you have even a few hours a week to work with us or if you would just like to be on our programmer email list, visit http://www.visualfoxprohelpwanted.com/. Also visit http://www.erw.com/

The Foxfire! Report Writer v8+ product line is a family of data mining tools designed for regular business users. Developers can adapt it to almost any database and add any needed features on demand, in order to fit user needs like a glove. It is the only set of report writers for the VFP environment that can operate interchangeably on both platforms. Its new interactive drag-'n-drop design tool (released May 2007) has been praised by users and usability experts alike for simplicity without sacrificing power. Micromega Systems, its developer/publisher offers Foxfire! consulting, integration, and training services. Our growth strategy is partnering, and we are currently seeking other developers who want to partner to create custom or localized versions to address special market opportunities. Go to www.foxfirereporting.com to explore how we might work together.

DBi Technologies Inc. is a commercial software development company focused on empowering application developers with the most flexible and respected, reusable commercial software components for Scheduling and Presentation layer application design. DBi is recognized for its award winning component products and its technical support for customers working in any Microsoft or .NET and OLE compliant development environment. http://www.dbi-tech.com.

Visual Extend is the framework for Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0 SP2 which has made the largest leaps forward in the last several years due to massive investments in new features and developer tools (builders). The concept of rapid application development has been extended to support Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 as a state of the art front-end for your Visual FoxPro application. http://www.visualextend.com/

Silver Sponsors: $750

LogicNP Software specializes in the development of developer-centric software products such as reusable controls, components and libraries for .Net, WPF, ActiveX and MFC/ATL developers. Our mission is to provide innovative, developer-friendly, robust and easy-to-use software that helps developers build the best applications that today's competitive marketplace demands. Our products are used by thousands of large corporations, multi-national companies, consultants, ISVs and professionals from all over the world working in finance, government, military, education, technology, health, insurance, consulting and more. http://www.ssware.com

Room Sponsors: $500

123 EDI is a company founded in 1992. We specialize in electronic data interchange (EDI) for the retail, transportation, automotive and health-related industries. In addition to comprehensive software and Web based EDI solutions, 123 EDI provides a wide array of services, including consulting, EDI integration, testing and certification. Our leading solution, EDI Engine, is a software application oriented toward end-users and extended functionality. All our solutions have the trademark of excellence, make a great case for return on investment, and are cost-effective, easy-to-use, robust and flexible. http://www.123edi.com/.

Bronze Sponsors: $250

Steema Software is a privately held company founded in 1996 and has been providing software tools for application developers ever since. Steema authors, distributes and supports all its products. Steema's flagship product, the TeeChart Charting Library, is widely acknowledged as an industry standard. http://www.steema.com.

CULLY Technologies aims to empower businesses with sound business advice and solutions to apply technology that can give you a competitive advantage. Our philosophy is truly to be a trusted partner with your company. This trust must be earned. We do this by delivering solutions that are cost effective and doesn't "hog-tie" you or your future. http://cullytechnologies.com/.

Information Technology Associates (ITA) is a professional software development, computer services, and information systems consulting firm specializing in the design, development and support of custom software for business and office applications. Services offered include • Custom Software Design and Development • Website Layout, Design, and Development • Data Processing Services • Consulting and Technical Support Services • Project Mentoring. In business since 1993, ITA has earned a reputation for quality and reliability. Our business is to help your business succeed! Learn more at www.ita-software.com.

Scooter Software's product Beyond Compare allows you to quickly and easily compare your files and folders. By using simple, powerful commands you can focus on the differences you're interested in and ignore those you're not. You can then merge the changes, synchronize your files, and generate reports for your records. http://www.scootersoftware.com

ESET is a global leader in antivirus and Internet security software with over 25 years of proven experience. Powered by ESET NOD32® technology, which has won an unmatched 80 VB100 awards for malware detection, ESET business solutions offer proactive, fast, and effective server-to-endpoint protection for Windows, Mac and Linux environments. Proven. Trusted. http://www.eset.com.

Pluralsight is the global leader in high-quality online training for hardcore developers. The revolutionary Pluralsight training library provides developers with instant access to a rich collection of online training courses delivered by industry authorities. See what you can learn at pluralsight.com and join the @pluralsight community on Twitter.

TechSmith is the world's leading provider of screen capture and recording software for individual and professional use. People everywhere use our products to capture content from their screens in ways that help them communicate more clearly, create engaging presentations for diverse audiences, and analyze product usability and customer experience.

Matrix Imaging Solutions specializes in document processing as an outsource function. Partner with Matrix to create a source of revenue for your company and while providing your customers a valuable, cost-effective method of getting their business critical documents in the mail. http://www.matriximaging.com

Consultant Sponsors: $150

Speaker Sponsors

ProSysPlus offers consulting, mentoring, and application development in Lianja. Though its Hello, Lianja subsidiary, we publish the monthly eMagazine Hello, Lianja, and offer small-group training classes in Lianja development skills.

Vinitsky Consulting, Inc., has provided database development and consulting services to companies in a variety of sectors since 1988, including retailing, health care management, financial planning, non-profits, leasing, automotive-related, and faith-based organizations. Notable clients include IBM, Marmon Group (Pritzker), Avis Rent-a-Car, and Compass Health Care Systems.

Vinitsky Consulting, Inc., has developed applications in FP/VFP for over 20 years and specializes in extending VFP onto the web.

SunGard Public Sector is a leading provider of software and services for public safety and justice agencies, local governments, and nonprofits. More than 150 million citizens in North America live in municipalities that rely on our products and services. Our products for public safety include computer aided dispatch, records management, and leading-edge mobile solutions that put the power of our products into the hands of officers in the field. Public sector software is more than just a business for us—at SunGard Public Sector, we value our experience, our innovation, and our true passion for our customers' success.