Xait to exhibit at the Offshore Technology Days Exhibition in Bergen
The event is hosted by the Offshore Media Group (OMG) and will take place in the Arenum Exhibition Center, Bergen on Wednesday 13th – 14th of October 2010.
Offshore Technology Days (OTD) started in 1999 with a seminar at AGR in Straume to which 7 companies were invited. Since then, OTD has become Norway’s second largest oil & energy industry exhibition after ONS in Stavanger. From 1999 to 2006, OTD was arranged in Straume outside Bergen. Offshore Media Group (OMG) took over responsibility for organising the event for AGR in 2005. The first exhibition organised by OMG in 2006 had 120 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors.
Xait is located at stand 1830, near the entrance in Hall A. (map: www.offshoredays.com)
We look forward to see you there.
Meet Xait at the Annual APMP Event in Nottingham, UK
Xait is pleased to announce attendance as exhibitors at the 2nd annual UK APMP Conference starting October 13th 2010.
The theme for this year is “Making a Splash – Clear thinking, refreshing solutions”.
UKAPMP hold regular friendly networking events covering interesting and relevant subjects from how to engage with current procurement practice, to the art and science of pitching. The conference takes place at the Nottingham Bellfry, Nottingham. Xait is working closely with the APMP community in the ongoing development of XaitPorter – an industry standard proposal software. All Xait’s are Accredited members of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals. Feel free to contact us at the event to learn how you can reduce costs when producing proposals and tenders by using XaitPorter.
Meet Xait at the APMP DACH Conference in Frankfurt, Germany
Xait is pleased to announce attendance as sponsors and exhibitors at the 3rd annual APMP DACH Conference starting September 22th 2010.
Its the only conference and trade show in the German speaking region that gives you access to the leading bid and proposal management professional and budget holders in the industry.
The conference takes place at the Hotel Mövenpick in Oberusel (Frankfurt)
Feel free to contact us at the event.
Xait to exhibit at NCMA World Congress in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Come visit Xait at NCMA in Fort Lauderdale, FL from July 18th – 21st. NCMA World Congress is focused this year on Improved Education, Improved Communication, Improved Contracts.
Improved Education: Xait provides the framework for global communication and best practices via Porter that enables everyone to learn from each others’ successes.
Improved Communication: Xait provides collaboration in real time as your contracts and proposals are being developed so that everyone is able to work together.
Improved Contracts: Xait improves your win rate. Winning more proposals ensures more contracts! XaitPorter helps your bid get to the top of the pile.
Stop by booth 215 and let Xait talk to you about how to produce tenders, contracts, and reports up to 70% faster! XaitPorter lets several people work on the same document – all at the same time. And with automatic formatting, layout and numbering you spend time on what matters most, your content.
For more detailed information about the event, see the NCMA World Congress 2010 website
Xait relocates european headquarters
We are pleased to announce that Xait have relocated it’s offices Norway. The new offices are located in a landmark building on Forus, Sandnes, which is based around a pyramid-shaped structure. The new office space enables us to provide a higher lever of security for storing sensitive data, by utilizing a real vault. It also provides more room for storage, meetings and equipment.
Picture courtesy of Otteren Firmagaver
The new mailing and visiting address will be:
Xait AS
Luramyrveien 42
4313 Sandnes
Norway
All telephone, mobile and fax numbers, as well as e-mail addresses will remain the same.
Please amend your files accordingly and circulate where possible within your organisation.
21st Licensing Round announced
The Norwegian ministry of petroleum and energy has announced the 21st Licensing Round, targeting blocks in the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea (see http://www.npd.no/en/Topics/Production-licences/Theme-articles/Licensing-rounds/21th-licensing-round/21-konsesjonsrunde—utlysning/).
The application deadline is set to november 3rd 2010. The awards will be made in the spring of 2011. Over the last years, XaitPorter has become the standard software tool for the licensing rounds in Norway. In APA 2009 about 90% of the winning applications was produced in XaitPorter. Xait has extensive experience in helping oil companies organize their license applications.
Xait attends the Collective Intellicence in Energy conference 2010
We are pleased to announce that Xait will appear at the 1st annual Collective Intelligence in Energy conference. Xait is proud to sponsor the event that will showcase best practice solutions to help you optimise your collective intelligence activities. The conference features expert speakers from many of the world’s leading energy and mining companies. Join us London, UK, June 29th-30th, and let us show you how XaitPorter can reduce the time spent on your document production.
For more information about the event, see the Collective Intelligence in Energy website at http://www.arena-international.com/power/ciinenergy/
Xait is “Going Green” with APMP at the International Conference
Xait is proud to sponsor the 21st annual APMP International Conference in Orlando, Florida on June 1st-4th. This year’s theme “Going Green, A Global Initiative” meshes perfectly with Xait’s philosophies:
Reduce The time it takes to write proposals
Reuse Content from bid to bid
Recycle Your Word Documents
Renew Teamwork and collaboration
Reform Your team’s proposal practices
Look for Xait’s booth at the conference and be sure to stop by to see a demo of XaitPorter! We specialize in helping global companies collaborate and create winning proposals!
Another great year for Xait at OTC!
The response at the OTC has just been phenomenal. What a great show for Xait! No matter what facet of the oil and gas business companies are in, they all seem to face the same challenges with proposals. The usual business hurdles for proposals are even more apparent when your company has offices worldwide. Large multi-page projects that require input from folks around the globe are exactly what XaitPorter was invented to help with!
Job opportunity: Xait is looking for an experienced software tester
You should have experience with automated functional testing. You will become a part of a development team that works based on the principals from Lean, Scrum and XP. Our team works on the next generation of XaitPorter. XaitPorter is our unique tool which simplifies the production process for teams writing large documents. Our clients save up to 70% of time usually spent on team-based document production. Porter helps companies to manage and streamline teamwork and controlling the preparation of large documents. Technologically, XaitPorter is a rich web-web application.
If this sounds interesting, please send us an e-mail to soknad@xait.no or call Eric Lewin on +47 916 98 523
Erfaren Software Tester
Du vil arbeide med følgende:Har du spørsmål eller er dette noe for deg? Ta kontakt!
Send søknad med CV til soknad@xait.no eller ring Eric Lewin på telefon 916 98 523.
Se også stillingsannonsen på NAVs webside her https://www.nav.no/sbl/stillingssok/stillingsannonse.do?id=2318381
Volcanic Ash and Long Distance Collaboration with XaitPorter
The recent volcano eruption in Iceland grounded air travel for days and many travelers were stranded while they literally waited for the air to clear. It is easy to take for granted how we are able to jump on a plane and fly far distances around the globe. As we saw a few weeks ago, there is great time and expense associated with this type of travel and you never know when you may not be able to make the trip. XaitPorter is something that helps people collaborate with partners whether they are in different offices, different cities, or different countries. Being able to collaborate while you work on your business critical documents and proposals is a great advantage in the best of circumstances, but it is also a great help in the instance that people cannot travel to face to face meetings. The ability to collaborate across time zones is just one of the many advantages of XaitPorter.
Help us make XaitPorter even better, by giving us your reviews
We are currently developing the next version of XaitPorter, which will bring in many new features. Many of these are based on customer requests and reviews. To help us make XaitPorter even better, you can give us your ratings and reviews. Go to our product review page and complete a quick survey on our partnering site www.capterra.com.
5 simple ways to create stunning tenders and business proposals
Allow space between elements to ensure clarity
Perhaps one of the most important things to remember when creating any selling document is clarity. Placing too much information on one page creates clutter and distracts the reader. Having enough space between elements also gives the impression that the document is easier to read and encourages the reader to read further.
Crisp and clear formatting
Choose font types that are easy to read. If the font is hard on the eyes, the read will most likely lose interest. Make sure to choose font sizes that can be easily read from a comfortable distance just as if the reader were reading the document on screen. It is important that the reader feels at ease when reading the document.
Colors to highlight important text
Use color with caution and only for important elements that need to be emphasized. Remember to use colors that are dark enough to ensure that the text will be visible when printed as black & white or grayscale. If your company has corporate guidelines regarding color schemes, learn them and use them. This will keep your company’s corporate branding consistent throughout all documents.
Margin settings that allow documents to be printed on various printers
Often we are tempted to set minimal margin space to allow more content to be placed on a page. However keep in mind that if you are not printing the proposal yourself, the document must have margin settings that are supported by any printer.
Attractive and clear graphics
Typically readers will look for sections that are more interesting than regular text. For this reason, it is important that your photos, illustrations and diagrams be just as clear and clean as your text elements. Use graphics to create diversity and place them strategically throughout the document to keep the reader interested. If you use text within graphics, make sure it is legible and preferably the same size as the text used elsewhere in your document. You should also be mindful of your graphic color schemes and make sure they tie in with the theme of your business proposals.
With XaitPorter, you can create tenders and proposals without having to worry about these issues. See how XaitPorter allows multiple writers to work on one document and focus on the content rather than the formatting and in turn create stunning winning tenders and proposals.
Follow Xait on Twitter
Now you can follow Xait on the social networking site twitter.com. Our Twitter account is www.twitter.com/xaitporter. Become a follower today, and share your tweets with us.
Xait at Subsea Asia 2010
We are pleased to announce that Xait will appear at Subsea Asia 2010, Asia’s 2nd SubSea Conference and Exhibition. The will take place on June 10-11 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Xait will be a part of the Norwegian pavillion. More information about the event will be published later this year. For more information, see the Subsea Asia 2010 website at http://www.subseaasia.org
Xait attending Houston APMP Meeting April 7th
Xait will be attending the monthly APMP meeting on April 7th at 11 am. We always enjoy sharing best practices with our fellow proposal professionals. Hope to see you there. For more info see the website for APMP Greater Houston Chapter at http://www.apmphouston.org/
Xait to exhibit at the Underwater Technology Conference 2010
We are pleased to announce that Xait will appear at UTC 2010. The Exhibition is one of the largest international forums and meeting grounds for the subsea community. Join us in Grieghallen in Bergen, Norway April 21-22 along with 500 other delegates and exhibitors.
For more information about the event, see the UTC website at http://www.utc.no
Update*
Due to the volcano eruption on Iceland preventing/restricting regular air traffic over Norway and Central – Europe, the board of Underwater Technology Foundation – UTF – has today Monday 19th April 2010 been forced to postpone the UTC 2010.
Xait to attend Euronaval 2010
We are pleased to announce that Xait will appear at the 22nd International Naval Deference & Maritime Exhibition & Conference. The Exhibition, oragnized under the joint patronage of the French Ministry of Defence and the General Secretary to the Sea, will take place on october 25-29 in Paris Le Bourget, France.
Xait will be a part of the Norwegian pavillion. More information about the event will be published later this year.
INTSOK Conference in Houston March 10th
Last week the response to XaitPorter at Sub Sea Tieback and the APMP conferences were wonderful. We are thrilled to follow up last week’s success with another action packed event. On Wednesday March 10th, in Houston, Texas, Xait will be attending the INTSOK Conference. This year’s keynote speaker will be Mr. Robert J. Withers, PhD, Team Manager in Enhanced Oil Recovery at Chevron Energy Technology Company, who will be followed by a discussion panel organized by Statoil.
Xait will be catching up with current clients and meeting new global partners who have common interests in both North America, Norway, and beyond. XaitPorter has been helping global companies collaborate to write proposals in real time for years and we look forward to seeing many good friends at INTSOK.
Our Business Development Manager Chris Carter at the APMP Symposium in Texas
Attending the CFO Summit in Australia, proves the versatility of XaitPorter.
The CFOs that we have met so far, all have the problems that XaitPorter can fix for them. They need to produce documents faster and keep in control, they work on annual reports, private placements, offering memorandums etc.
Another interesting point, was the speech from the honorable Mr John Howard, the former prime minister of Australia. He touch on several of the issues that business faces today and gave a brief overview as to why Australia to a certain extent, has been “saved” from the Global Financial Crisis. His speech was without doubt the highlight of the first day at the CFO Summit.
Commit to Excellence with Xait at the Texas APMP Symposium March 5th, 2010
Taking the time to commit to excellence and be the best you can be in your field is what sets the winners apart. That is why Xait is so thrilled to be working with our friends at APMP as a Platinum Sponsor of the APMP Texas 1st Annual All- Star Symposium. Please join Xait in Houston, TX on March 5th as we gather with the proposal writing subject matter experts. APMP has put together a day with the pros who will share their knowledge on how to write proposals that win you the bid! Our own Chris Carter will be part of the panel on Technology and Proposal Management. Xait will also be available to show live demonstrations of XaitPorter and answer any questions about how to leverage Porter to create winning tenders! This program promises to deliver great information on using technology to help you win, on how to improve your presentation skills, proposal strategies and much more. If you are trying to raise the proposal process to the highest level at your organization, the APMP Texas 1st Annual All-Star Symposium is a must for you to attend. Please stop by the Xait booth and say hello!
Creating World Class Proposals with Xait
Haven’t the Winter Olympics been spectacular? The concept of teamwork is such a big part of the Olympics. Even when you watch the so called “individual” sports like downhill skiing, the winners spoke and time again speak of their teammates and coaches as being the key to their success. As Xait gears up for Sub Sea Tieback conference next week, I challenge everyone to think about how their team creates proposals and if you are doing everything you can to create world class proposals. Just like the competitors in the Olympics, the best proposal is going to be generated by the tender team who does the most preparation, and puts forth the best collaborative effort. Please stop by the Xait booth (#17) at Sub Sea Tieback on March 2-4 and let us tell you how we help other global companies create winning proposals in XaitPorter.
Awards in predefined areas 2010 (APA 2010)
The Norwegian ministry of petroleum and energy has announced the APA 2010, comprising the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea (see http://npd.no/en/news/News/2010/APA-2010/).
The application deadline is 12:00 hrs on Wednesday 15 September 2010. The awards will be made at the turn of the year 2010/2011. Over the last years, XaitPorter has become the standard software tool for the licensing rounds in Norway. In APA 2009 about 90% of the winning applications was produced in XaitPorter. Xait has extensive experience in helping oil companies organize their license applications.
(Picture courtesy of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate)
XaitPorter gains new client in the SOSS market
One of the world’s leading developers and Services Oriented Storage Solutions (SOSS) suppliers, which align business and IT in enterprise, midsize and small organizations –started using XaitPorter in 2010 for their proposals. Their challenge they are facing, is that their sales team spend too much time putting comprehensive proposals with tailored content and not enough time in the field. In addition, their proposal team and technical experts are located in different countries. They have chosen XaitPorter to overcome these challenges and to improve the content of their proposals.
Their initial feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive.
Article on XaitPorter published in Scandinavian Oil-Gas Magazine
If you pick up the latest issue of Scandinavian Oil-Gas Magazine you will find an article on XaitPorter. You can also read the article in the Flash version of the Magazine.
NAPE show in Houston a success
We had a great time at the NAPE Expo in Houston last week. We had so many people come by the Xait booth to check out XaitPorter. As usual, folks were just amazed how quickly XaitPorter can create professional looking documents! We had several people send their friends over to come see how Xait could help their proposal departments refine what they are currently doing. Thanks to all those who stopped by. We enjoyed meeting you. Stay tuned for our March outtings such as Sub Sea Tieback Conference and the Texas APMP Symposium.
Tender Seminar a great success
We have received some exellent reviews and comments from some of you. This feedback is of great value to us, at it gives us an idea of what you want to see at our next seminar. We would like to share some of the comments that we have received so far. If you want to give us your opinion about the seminar, please use our feedback form.
If you missed the event, remember that you can view videos and download presentations used at the seminar. If you enjoyed the exellent food, you can visit the restaurant Hall Toll.
Here are some of the things you have said:
“Excellent seminar, would recommend to anyone with even a passing interest in the subject”.
“Very useful and interesting seminar. Well organized. This was the kick we needed to start a training program for everybody who is involved in Tender Work within our company”.
“Thoroughly enjoyed presenting – great event, really professionally organised, excellent mix of participants”.
“This was my first such event regarding Xait, and I thought it was really great. Got a lot of hints and tips, and I am very aware of these in tenders I am currently working on. The presenters did a great job, leaving me wanting more. Looking forward to next seminar”.
Xait to exhibit at the “Modifikasjonskonferansen 2010″
We are pleased to announce that Xait will be exhibiting at the annual conference “Modifkasjonskonferansen” (The Modification Conference). The event is scheduled to take place march 24. -25. at Stavanger Forum in Stavanger, Norway. The conference focuses on the maintenance and modification markeds in the Norwegian Offshore industry.
Xait will be located at stand 23.
For more details about the event, please visit the Modifikasjonskonferansen website at http://www.offshore.no/mod/
XaitPorter is perfect for PPP (Public Private Partnership) projects
The last few months Xait has received several requests from companies that undertakes the assembly and management of complex bids for development projects and property related PPP (Public Private Partnership) projects on behalf of clients in both the public and private sectors.
Xait at NAPE Expo 2010 in Houston Feb 10-12
Xait is planning another great year exhibiting at the NAPE Expo at the George R. Brown Convention center in Houston from February 10th-12th. We are excited to see many of our clients and old friends and meet some new faces. The Xait team will be sharing best practices about proposal writing as well as teaching about XaitPorter. 2010 is a heavy tendering year so it is a great time for companies to sharpen their proposal writing skills and look into new technology that can enable them to collaborate and save time. We hope to see you there!