Businesses and organizations around the country should be embracing the new Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) since time is now running out.

The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite to serve billions of users worldwide.

Businesses and individuals in the Pacific Islands are currently using Internet Protocol version four (IPv4) which needs to be upgraded to IPv6 since there is less then 10 per cent of IPv4 addresses left which remains unallocated.

Firstly, IP addresses are numbers that help identify devices, allowing them to communicate on the Internet, most businesses are currently using IPv4 as standard IP addresses.

Out of the original 4.5 billion IP addresses, less than 400 million remain which is not enough to expand Internet growth.

Since most businesses around the world now rely on the Internet, a delay in this transition may place risks to their online services.

It's important to start learning how to identify IPv6 addresses if you want to be able to solve problems on network connectivity issues on IPv6 networks, this is important as IPv4 to IPv6 migrations continues to grow faster in different parts of the world.

Avonsys Limited is taking leadership in providing businesses out there a smooth transition from IPv4 to IPv6.

Avonsys has established IPv6 connectivity with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) peering via an IPv4 tunnel to Hurricane Electric using Unwired as Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Avonsys also plans to use more tunnels using other ISP's in Fiji until there is a direct IPv6 peering to a Fiji ISP. Details can be found at: http://gurl.im/8d1d45

It is expected that by the end of 2011, Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) will have no more IPv4 Internet left to allocate to Regional Internet Registries (RIR).

This will take a bit more time before there is no more IPv4 for RIR to allocate to Internet Service Providers (ISP) and other organizations.

This does not mean the Internet will stop suddenly, but growth on the IPv4 Internet will seriously slow down, IPv6 is slowly replacing IPv4.

It takes an average of one year to execute a smooth transition of IPv6, from planning to have machines and services operating like they do on IPv4 without consuming time trying to find a provider that will give you IPv6 connectivity.

Asia Pacific Network Information Centre's (APNIC) General Director, Paul Wilson warns business leaders that without planning and risk assessment, IPv4 poses a threat to the long-term growth of all organizations in the region.

“It is critical that industry leaders assess the risk this exhaustion will have on their businesses so they can adapt to the changes it will present and take advantage of the IPv6 growth potential.

“Using IPv6 will enable the Internet to continue to grow to millions of times its current size in terms of devices connected,” said Mr Wilson.

IPv6 Forum President, Latif Ladid said “Avonsys is the IPv6 pioneer in the Pacific region and the IPv6 transition needs practice knowledge in the proximity of the area of Avonsys”.

About Avonsys
Avonsys is focused on providing specialist technical services necessary to ensure that today's businesses keep running. Its strengths lie in providing outsourcing solutions and services to the next generation of web-enabled businesses, and understanding what it takes to support critical information technology infrastructure to keep these businesses in business. Avonsys maintains a team of customer-focused information technology professionals who are constantly exposed and trained in the most advanced technologies and processes used by industry. For more information, visit www.avonsys.com

Fiji is introducing daylight saving this year. However, while there are fixes in upcoming Operating Systems releases, they will not make it in time. So you have to do the job manualy.

It is rather easy.

1. Start a shell/command line/terminal on mac or linux.
2. become root by issuing sudo su -
3. create directory called tz: mkdir tz
4. move in the directory: cd tz
5. download the updated zone data:
   1. on linux: wget ftp://elsie.nci.nih.gov/pub/tzdata2009s.tar.gz
   2. on mac: curl -v ftp://elsie.nci.nih.gov/pub/tzdata2009s.tar.gz -o tzdata2009s.tar.gz
6. unpack the file: tar xvfz tzdata2009s.tar.gz
7. recompile timezone data
   1. linux: zic australasia
   2. mac: zic -g root -m 0644 -u root australasia
8. some linux systems requires you to copy /usr/share/zoneinfo/Pacfic/Fiji to /etc/localtime if there is no symlink there already.

That's it!

You can check the difference before and after by typing zdump -v Pacific/Fiji

Before (on linux):

Pacific/Fiji  Fri Dec 13 20:45:52 1901 UTC = Sat Dec 14 08:39:32 1901 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=42820
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Dec 14 20:45:52 1901 UTC = Sun Dec 15 08:39:32 1901 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=42820
Pacific/Fiji  Mon Oct 25 12:06:19 1915 UTC = Mon Oct 25 23:59:59 1915 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=42820
Pacific/Fiji  Mon Oct 25 12:06:20 1915 UTC = Tue Oct 26 00:06:20 1915 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Oct 31 13:59:59 1998 UTC = Sun Nov  1 01:59:59 1998 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Oct 31 14:00:00 1998 UTC = Sun Nov  1 03:00:00 1998 FJST isdst=1 gmtoff=46800
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Feb 27 13:59:59 1999 UTC = Sun Feb 28 02:59:59 1999 FJST isdst=1 gmtoff=46800
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Feb 27 14:00:00 1999 UTC = Sun Feb 28 02:00:00 1999 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Nov  6 13:59:59 1999 UTC = Sun Nov  7 01:59:59 1999 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Nov  6 14:00:00 1999 UTC = Sun Nov  7 03:00:00 1999 FJST isdst=1 gmtoff=46800
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Feb 26 13:59:59 2000 UTC = Sun Feb 27 02:59:59 2000 FJST isdst=1 gmtoff=46800
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Feb 26 14:00:00 2000 UTC = Sun Feb 27 02:00:00 2000 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Mon Jan 18 03:14:07 2038 UTC = Mon Jan 18 15:14:07 2038 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Tue Jan 19 03:14:07 2038 UTC = Tue Jan 19 15:14:07 2038 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200

After(on linux):

Pacific/Fiji  Fri Dec 13 20:45:52 1901 UTC = Sat Dec 14 08:39:32 1901 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=42820
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Dec 14 20:45:52 1901 UTC = Sun Dec 15 08:39:32 1901 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=42820
Pacific/Fiji  Mon Oct 25 12:06:19 1915 UTC = Mon Oct 25 23:59:59 1915 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=42820
Pacific/Fiji  Mon Oct 25 12:06:20 1915 UTC = Tue Oct 26 00:06:20 1915 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Oct 31 13:59:59 1998 UTC = Sun Nov  1 01:59:59 1998 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Oct 31 14:00:00 1998 UTC = Sun Nov  1 03:00:00 1998 FJST isdst=1 gmtoff=46800
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Feb 27 13:59:59 1999 UTC = Sun Feb 28 02:59:59 1999 FJST isdst=1 gmtoff=46800
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Feb 27 14:00:00 1999 UTC = Sun Feb 28 02:00:00 1999 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Nov  6 13:59:59 1999 UTC = Sun Nov  7 01:59:59 1999 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Nov  6 14:00:00 1999 UTC = Sun Nov  7 03:00:00 1999 FJST isdst=1 gmtoff=46800
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Feb 26 13:59:59 2000 UTC = Sun Feb 27 02:59:59 2000 FJST isdst=1 gmtoff=46800
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Feb 26 14:00:00 2000 UTC = Sun Feb 27 02:00:00 2000 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Nov 28 13:59:59 2009 UTC = Sun Nov 29 01:59:59 2009 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Nov 28 14:00:00 2009 UTC = Sun Nov 29 03:00:00 2009 FJST isdst=1 gmtoff=46800
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Apr 24 13:59:59 2010 UTC = Sun Apr 25 02:59:59 2010 FJST isdst=1 gmtoff=46800
Pacific/Fiji  Sat Apr 24 14:00:00 2010 UTC = Sun Apr 25 02:00:00 2010 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Mon Jan 18 03:14:07 2038 UTC = Mon Jan 18 15:14:07 2038 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200
Pacific/Fiji  Tue Jan 19 03:14:07 2038 UTC = Tue Jan 19 15:14:07 2038 FJT isdst=0 gmtoff=43200

SUVA, FIJI -(November 10, 2009)- Avonsys Limited, a provider of specialist services that enable the next generation of web-enabled businesses to stay in business, has won the 2009 FTIB/Colonial Fiji Group Small Exporter of the Year Award.

The award recognises Avonsys's contribution to export-oriented business growth in Fiji, and its innovation and programme development in addressing a key demand for specialist technology related services in the international market.

Leslie Allinson, Executive Director and Chief Administration Officer of Avonsys Limited, who represented Avonsys at the Awards Gala said: "This award recognises the hard work the team at Avonsys has put in to create a young dynamic company that is focused on meeting the needs of the next generation of Internet-enabled businesses."

Since its establishment Avonsys has aspired to build a unique, flexible and highly participative work environment for its staff, and employs cutting edge technology to service its international customers, with a particular focus in servicing the Silicon Valley, USA. Located in Suva, Fiji Avonsys enjoys the benefits of a direct optical fiber connection to the West Coast, USA via the Southern Cross Cable Network. The Avonsys Network Operations Centre is operational 24/7 with a team of highly skilled technical staff.

As a responsible corporate citizen, Avonsys also looks at how it can contribute back to the community. With support from the Internet Society, Avonsys has developed a Fijian language interface for the Mozilla Firefox Web Browser. This was released as a free add-on and has to-date been downloaded by close to 2000 users.

The 2009 FTIB Exporter of the Year Awards Gala was held at the InterContinental Fiji Hotel on Saturday, 7th November and was officiated by the Prime Minister of Fiji, Hon. V. Bainimarama.

About Avonsys

Avonsys is focused on providing specialist technical services necessary to ensure that today's businesses keep running. Its strengths lie in providing outsourcing solutions and services to the next generation of web-enabled businesses, and understanding what it takes to support critical information technology infrastructure to keep these businesses in business. Avonsys maintains a team of customer-focused information technology professionals who are constantly exposed and trained in the most advanced technologies and processes used by industry. For more information, visit www.avonsys.com

The moment we all were waiting for is here. The Web 2.0 Expo has started and we are waiting to see you there.

Check out the expo pictures on our facebook page.

But in order to get the best value out of the Expo, you need to be there personally.

So come along and meet us there and see how we can help you.

With just less than two weeks to go for the Web 2.0 Expo, the team at Avonsys would like to make sure that YOU are present there with them to take full advantage of this opportunity.

Avonsys specialises in Networks, GNU/Linux Systems and Open Source Software, we are well-skilled with the Microsoft range of products and with Software as a Service (SaaS).

We provide Network Monitoring and Quality Assurance Services for our customers based in Silicon Valley, California. We work on cutting edge technologies and we are based in the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific.

Come visit us and see how you can outsource with us and make your services more productive.

Web 2.0 Exhibition will be held in San Francisco (Moscone West) from April 1st 2009 to April 3rd 2009.

We will be in Booth 17 at the Long Tail Pavilion.

Expo Hall Hours:
Wednesday, April 1: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday, April 2: 10:30am - 6:00pm
Friday, April 3: 10:30am - 2:00pm

Web 2.0 Expo is a gathering of companies and individuals from all over the world who are building the next generation Web. It features the most innovative and successful Internet industry figures and companies who are presenting examples of business models, development paradigms, and design strategies to enable mainstream businesses and new arrivals to the Web 2.0 world to take advantage of this new generation of services and opportunities.

Come see us there and take advantage of the opportunities that will be available.For more information, email me at franck@avonsys.com and ensure that you get what you want.

See you there!

The team at Avonsys are excited at the opportunity to participate at Web 2.0 Expo. Since we have had your continuous support in the growth of our company, we offer you a $100 discount off any Conference registration or a free pass to the Expo. All you need to do is present the unique discount code: websf09ecm1 during registration.

Visit here to get registered and take advantage of this offer. Registration offer is for a limited time only.

Avonsys specialises in Networks, GNU/Linux Systems and Open Source Software, we are well-skilled with the Microsoft range of products and with Software as a Service (SaaS).

We provide Network Monitoring and Quality Assurance Services for our customers based in Silicon Valley, California. We work on cutting edge technologies and we are based in the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific.

Come visit us and see how you can outsource with us and make your services more productive. Web 2.0 Exhibition will be held in San Francisco (Moscone West) from April 1st 2009 to April 3rd 2009. We will be in Booth 17 at the Long Tail Pavilion.

Web 2.0 Expo is a gathering of companies and individuals from all over the world who are building the next generation Web. It features the most innovative and successful Internet industry figures and companies who are presenting examples of business models, development paradigms, and design strategies to enable mainstream businesses and new arrivals to the Web 2.0 world to take advantage of this new generation of services and opportunities.

Come see us there and don't forget to use the unique discount code for conference registration or to get a free pass to the Expo.

See you there!

6th January 2008
 
Ever wondered what it would be like to surf the net in the Fijian language? Or if internet terminologies were easier to understand?
 
This year, this and even more would be possible thanks to an ardent group of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) experts at Avonsys, an ICT company based out of Suva.
 
They are translating Mozilla Firefox interface which is currently an English language web browser into the Fijian language.
 
Funded by the Internet Society and its local chapter the Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC), the project aims to retain the technical meaning of the original English version and be understandable by the end users who speak Fijian.
 
New users of Mozilla Firefox will be able to use the localised version just as they would the default English web browser.
 
Today, Avonsys is making an alpha release of this project to get feedback from its users before the final version is launched later this year.
 
The team is made up of ICT Officers Navishkar Rao, Atama Seru and Rupeni Joji lead by Chief Technology Officer, Franck Martin.

Rao says that a Fijian translated version can be useful in Fijian language studies and can be a great introductory tool to web browsing, “especially for those that may not have a great grasp on English”.

He adds that those unable to understand English will be able to navigate their way around the worldwide web just as easily as any other English speaking individual.

“We've just torn down the language barrier, allowing Fijian speaking users the privilege of navigating the web.”

Seru who has been working on the project since its inception says this initiative will also help with the preservation of the Fijian culture and language.

“A language is a living thing. If it does not evolve and add new words, then it slowly disappears. This includes all the technical terms. People have trouble to express ideas and concepts in Fijian when it comes to technology. We hope to help by showing it is possible.”

Martin says that there are many users in Fiji and globally that would like to see a Fijian version of Firefox or any popular web browser, either to complement their web browsing or their curiosity in seeing if it's possible.

“Fiji Firefox, being a popular web browser and open source, makes it an ideal candidate for translation. With the recent influx of Fiji websites, such as Sotia Central, we're seeing many more local users logging on than before and what complements a Fijian website better than a Fijian localised browser?”

“We see many people emailing, blogging and chatting with friends in Fijian. I think they would like more tools in Fijian, we are opening the door to show it is possible.”

Today’s alpha release is to inform users about what’s available so that they can provide feedback before the final version is released in a few months.

This alpha release is available for free on the website www.avonsys.com/firefox-fj and is mainly targeted to early adopters and people that want to help Avonsys in correcting errors and improving the translation and for people that want to support the initiative.



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For more information contact

Franck Martin
CTO, Avonsys
Tel: 9275233
franck@avonsys.com

About Avonsys
Avonsys is focused on providing specialist services necessary to ensure that today's businesses keep running. Our strengths lie in providing outsourcing solutions and services to the next generation of web-enabled businesses, and we understand what it takes to support critical ICT infrastructure to keep these businesses in business.
We have extensive expertise in open source, network systems, system integration (including open source and Microsoft products) and supporting 24x7 operations. Our software development team will ensure your applications function as they should, and that your development processes are on track. We employ industry best practices, including agile development methods, and pride ourselves in our ability to integrate seamlessly with our customer's team.
Our team of ICT professionals is customer-focused, has a strong computing background and is constantly exposed to the most advanced technologies and processes used by industry. Our internal training and briefing sessions ensure that we know what cutting edge technologies to work with, and how best to respond to and enhance our customers systems and processes.
Avonsys is based in Suva, Fiji.

Here is the fruit of some hard work, we are pleased to announce we have an alpha version of the translation of the Firefox interface in Fijian.

You can learn more about it here, as well as download the language extension.

We will issue a press release in a few days, but we thought it would be nice to announce it first to our fans.

We have increased our presence on various social networks. You can find us on Facebook (become a fan), LinkedIn (join our group), and Twitter (become a follower). Look for Avonsys on each of these sites.

We are also preparing a new look, which is less aggressive to the eye. We are going blue and green.

Finally our team in Suva has been working on translating the Firefox interface in Fijian. It looks good! We will have soon a page on our web site about it, so you can join this effort and test it yourself.

It is time to speak about all the great stuff we do at Avonsys and how we can help you improve your business.
The folks at genius.com and tikiwiki.org are benefiting from our work and services. We will let you know here what it is all about.

Stay tuned...