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From the desk of Sheryle Moon... The Global Solution Perspective: Spotlight Australia report, prepared by Info-Tech Research Group and endorsed by the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), measured the attitudes of more than 1,100 survey respondents around the world, 120 of them from Australia. The report found that Australia is well placed to compete in regional and global markets, particularly as our higher than average number of ICT workers with ‘dual role’ jobs enables our companies to understand the capabilities of technology and the opportunities to support critical business processes. Significantly, the report has found that one of Australia’s key management strengths, in a global context, is our ability to translate technology into business benefits. By the end of the decade, this will provide Australian organisations with an important source of expertise-based advantage. The report also found that, against the broader global backdrop, Australian SMEs possess an impressive level of IT sophistication that suggests the Australian business community has the potential to compete effectively within and beyond the Asia Pacific region. In general, the report found that Australian organisations are confident in the ability of technology to support business operations and deliver competitive advantage. The results from this survey reveal a global opportunity for Australian enterprises. Based on the findings of Global Solutions Perspective, Australian companies are using technology to achieve business efficiency, drive revenue, provide superior customer service and achieve competitive advantage. The full report is available online. Sheryle Moon What must we do to secure Australia's telecommunications future? Join us for lunch on Tuesday 11 September to hear: Telstra’s CEO, Sol Trujillo, shared his views at an AIIA luncheon on 30 July 2007. Now it’s time to hear from other Australian telco providers, who will debate our telecommunications challenges and the solutions in this election year.
AIIA - Virtual Worlds 'in-world' panel discussion Are virtual worlds relevant to my marketing effort? One of the fastest growing online communities today is the virtual world of Second Life. With more than 6 million users worldwide, many big corporate including IBM, Toyota, Dell, Telstra, Sun Microsystems and the ABC have already set up a presence in Second Life. On 29 August from 9.30am-10.30am, AIIA is holding its rescheduled panel discussion event where key industry experts will provide insights into this virtual world, which analysts predict will become an essential part of online life within the next four years. The panel will also address the critical question for marketers. Read more Employers – do you need skilled workers? The Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the New South Wales Government will host the Australia Needs Skills expo on Saturday 29 September at Sydney's Convention and Exhibition Centre. Read more Expressions of interest in Legal Forum Chair position After several years as AIIA’s Legal Forum Chair, Peter Preller, Corporate Counsel with Optus is stepping down from the position owing to new work and life directions. Under Peter’s chair, the Legal Forum has helped improve several standard government contracts, saving members significant time and cost – and ensured that the Legal Forum has been a source of timely information and provided ICT lawyers with a great opportunity to network with like minded souls. Our thanks to Peter for his enthusiasm, expertise and being a calm hand at the helm. AIIA’s Legal Forum is now seeking a new Chair to lead and ensure that it continues to be relevant to inhouse and external lawyers (and other interested member companies). Read more ZDNet Australia CIO of the Year ZDNet Australia wants to know who you nominate to be the Australian CIO of the Year. Read more Intermediary Access Program The Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources has released a discussion paper on the new Intermediary Access Program, announced as part of the industry statement on 1 May 2007. The Department invites interested persons and organisations to provide written submissions on the issues raised in the paper, or other issues relevant to the program. The feedback received will be considered in finalising the design of the program. Read more ACS calls on governments to boost Australia's ICT R&D capabilities The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has called on both political parties to urgently increase the level of support for applied ICT research and development in Australia in the wake of a study into Australia's ICT competitiveness. Read more The Asia Pacific Cities Summit The Asia Pacific Cities Summit will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from Friday 31 August-Monday 3 September. The event the region’s premier business and government forum, and has been held biennially since 1996. This year’s theme is ‘Renewing Asia Pacific Cities’ and will focus on generating business growth, trade, investment and economic outcomes for participating delegates. Read more |
A new study reveals that Australian companies could position themselves as leaders in converting the transformative potential of technology into actual business benefit.
Currently, Australia ranks 15th on the list of OECD countries for access to broadband services. And we still have download caps on what should be a ubiquitous utility. We all know fast, accessible broadband is essential for innovation and competitive global e-commerce – but how do we get there?
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