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‘From a Million to a Billion’: ICT Entrepreneurs Program Takes Off
AIIA presented the first module of its inaugural Developing Business Skills for ICT Entrepreneurs Program in Sydney last week. Read more |
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APICTA Leaders Head for Melbourne
Business leaders from around the Asia Pacific region will converge on Melbourne at the end of September for the APICTA Executive Committee meeting.
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AIIA Government Business Taskforce Meeting
With the federal government alone spending an estimated $3.5B on ICT each year, it’s no surprise that doing business with government is a key objective for many ICT companies in Australia. AIIA’s Government Business Taskforce (GBTF) spearheads AIIA's procurement policy development and implementation strategy. If your company is doing business with government (or would like to), you should consider representation on the GBTF. Chaired by AIIA Director, Peter Kazacos, the GBTF takes the leadership role in meeting one of AIIA’s key priorities to improve government business opportunities for members and reduce the cost of participation in government markets. “AIIA has enjoyed some tremendous wins recently, particularly with regards to the vexed issue of unlimited liability in government contracting,” Mr Kazacos says. “AIIA’s widely-read report, Better Practices, Better Outcomes was the direct result of contribution from members, and gained substantial traction with government. “The GBTF aims to continue this momentum by focusing on one or two objectives over the next three to six months, and to successfully lobby both state and federal governments to develop procurement guidelines that will benefit all interested parties,” he says. The GBTF actively lobbies for changes to procurement policy, offers members tools to assist their business and conducts a national series of events giving members an opportunity to meet with government buyers and learn of opportunities. Click here for more information. Participating Each of AIIA’s groups involved in aspects of government procurement, as well as all state branches are represented on this taskforce. All AIIA member companies are encouraged to participate. For more information on how your company can be involved, contact David Kemp, AIIA’s Policy Manager on (02) 6281 9412. |
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Progress with NSW ProcureIT
AIIA is pleased with the progress in modifications to the NSW Government’s ProcureIT framework for ICT contracting. Read more |
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How much did your business lose last year to piracy?
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SA Well-Positioned for Partnerships with MNCs
Adelaide is well positioned to capitalise on the offshore outsourcing phenomenon.
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Who’s on Your AIIA Victorian Committee?
This issue we profile two Victorian Committee members – David Sajfar and Gary Isaacs – who are passionate about supporting SMEs in Victoria. Read more |
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Comment from the Chairman: ASOCIO 2005
Each year, the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Association (ASOCIO) hosts an annual ICT Summit, which attracts businesses and government from across the Asia-Pacific region. Read more |
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ICT Outlook Forum is On Again
This year’s ICT Outlook Forum – to be held at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney from 31 August to 1 September – will feature a strong international line up of speakers and will provide a platform for discussion, debate and comment on national issues surrounding ICT research and commercialisation. Read more |
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Market your company at AIIA’s Celebration of Local ICT Companies
AIIA’s celebration of local ICT companies makes a perfect opportunity to market your company as part of Small Business September. |
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Export News: Enter the Australian Export Awards
If your business is achieving excellence in exporting, then consider nominating for the Australian Export Awards. Read more |
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Export News: Get Your Slice of the Larger EMDG Pie!
In the 2005-06 Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced an additional $20 million funding for the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) scheme for 2005-06, bringing total scheme funding to $170.4 million for the year. Read more |
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Export News: ICT Exporter Roundtable – Hong Kong Market Opportunities
Hong Kong is an efficient market that welcomes exporters of all products and services. As an English-speaking trading city with a similar law structure to Australia, Hong Kong is an ideal market for Australian exporters. Read more |
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AIIA Events
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Help Charity Computers Provide Computers for All
Charity Computers, a Canberra based not-for-profit organisation, aims to make the world of computers available to those who cannot really afford them. Read more |
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AIIA Statistical Challenge
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