Release Date: August 29, 2003
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Chinese Software Firm Opens Canadian Division in Regina
LCVIC Software Engineering Co. Ltd. (CVIC SE), one of China’s foremost software development firms, today announced plans to locate its new Canadian division office in Regina.

The announcement was one of several made at a news conference held by CVIC SE, Regina Research Park, QiLu Software Park of Jinan and the University of Regina.

CVIC SE is based in Jinan, capital city of China’s northeastern province of Shandong. With operating divisions in the United States and Australia, and annual sales of more than US$120 million, the company focuses on application software development and large-scale system integration. The Canadian division office – CVIC Software Service Canada (CVIC SSC) – is a joint venture company owned by CVIC SE and the University of Regina.

The official signing of two documents accompanied CVIC SE’s announcement.

A memorandum of understanding between Regina Research Park, represented by General Manager Ken Loeppky, and QiLu Software Park of Jinan, represented by Jinan International Trade Promotion Commission Chair Mr. Xu LiQuan, will support an exchange of business information between the two communities. That information will cover methodologies ranging from development and operations to management and marketing. The exchange will facilitate the collaboration between the research parks and the growth of the economies in both communities.

The further signing of a shareholder agreement by CVIC SE’s chair and CEO Mr. Jing Xinhai and the University’s Vice-President (Research and International) Dr. Allan Cahoon, confers a 15% ownership of CVIC SSC on the University. It opens the door to significant economic activity that will benefit the economies of Saskatchewan and Regina.

The announcement represents a further stage in the development of a relationship between the University and CVIC SE’s Jing Xinhai that stretches back to the late 1970s. Cahoon noted that Jing was at the University of Regina from 1982 to 1984 as a visiting scholar from Shandong University and since then has helped facilitate an active and growing exchange of scholars and students.

“We have a longstanding history with China and this signing is a continuation of our partnership,” Cahoon said. “The signing of this international partnership with CVIC is an indication of the vitality of our international alumni. I am delighted to continue to work in partnership for international collaboration and co-operation..”

Provincial and civic dignitaries also welcomed CVIC SSC to the city’s business community.

“With its proven expertise in software development, CVIC Software Service Canada is another welcome addition to Saskatchewan's young, but rapidly growing information technology sector,” Andrew Thomson, minister responsible for Information Technology said. “In addition, the MOU between the Regina Research Park and QiLu Software Park will enhance Regina's reputation as a hub of IT development.”

“Regina Research Park was established to provide a centre of excellence for information technology,” said Regina Mayor Pat Fiacco. “The opening of CVIC Software Services Canada will help to make that dream a reality. It represents tremendous opportunity for Regina and for the province of Saskatchewan."