AIIA Bulletin
Leading the ICT business community
7 November 2005
In this issue:
Minister to host summit on computer recycling
Voting underway in AIIA elections
Nominations sought in two states for 2006 AIIA Committees
ICT industry’s iAwards open for nominations
NT awards attract a large field
Comment from the Chairman: A retrospective
Strengthening ICT Links with India
Washington University adopts local innovation
PNG Government choose Technology One to help lead financial reform
Customs holds market testing briefing
Another record year for the Queensland Branch
New working visas for the United States now available
Access to grant funding made easier
AIIA Events

Minister to host summit on computer recycling

As Australia’s peak ICT industry body, AIIA has welcomed a decision by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator the Hon. Ian Campbell, to host a round table conference to discuss recycling in the ICT industry. Read more

 
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Voting underway in AIIA elections

Voting is underway for seven positions on the AIIA Board which become vacant at the 2005 AGM in Brisbane on Thursday 17 November.
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Nominations sought in two states for 2006 AIIA Committees

Have you been awaiting the opportunity to have your say on the future direction of the ICT industry in your state?

Well if you work in the ICT industry in New South Wales or Victoria the opportunity is now available to realise your ambitions and make your mark for the betterment of your colleagues and the whole ICT industry.

Both NSW and Victoria are seeking nominations from people interested in serving on AIIA's respective 2006 state committees.

To be eligible to nominate in the relevant state, candidates need to be employees of financial members of AIIA.

Nominations close on Friday 18 November 2005.

For information about nominating for either committee and to use the on-line nomination form on AIIA's web site, click on the following relevant link:
NSW
Victoria

Voting in the committee elections is confined to the most senior representative in each financial AIIA member company and voting instructions, together with a list of candidates, will be sent to those people on 21 November 2005.

 
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ICT industry’s iAwards open for nominations

Nominations are currently being accepted for the Australian ICT industry’s most prestigious awards program, the 2006 iAwards. Read more

 
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NT awards attract a large field

The highly sought after Northern Territory Information and Communications Technology Awards (NTICTA) have received a total of 19 nominations. Read more

 
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Comment from the Chairman: A retrospective

At an AIIA dinner in Melbourne on Thursday 20 October, I was able to share with state branch members and board members from both AIIA and AEEMA some reminiscences from my 20 years in elected voluntary positions, which include three years as NSW Branch chair, 13 years as a director and the past three years as AIIA chair. Read more

 
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Strengthening ICT Links with India

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Australia and India recently will provide many opportunities for the local ICT industry according to AIIA Chief Executive Officer, Rob Durie. Read more

 
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Washington University adopts local innovation

Canberra based AIIA member, Wizard Information Services has secured the sale of a licence for its comprehensive media asset management solution, MAVIS, to Washington University in St Louis, Missouri, USA. Read more

 
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PNG Government choose Technology One to help lead financial reform

AIIA member, Technology One Limited, has secured another significant government contract in the Oceania region. Read more

 
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Customs holds market testing briefing

The following article was prepared by Kim James, Principle Research and Development at AIIA member, Intermedium, for its newsletter, The Medium.

Customs plans to issue a total of five Request for Tenders (RFTs) in April 2006 to market test the range of services currently provided by IT service provider and AIIA member, EDS.
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Another record year for the Queensland Branch

The Queensland branch of AIIA is continuing to enjoy a buoyant operation with growth in its membership and member activities as well as increased finances. Read more

 
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New working visas for the United States now available

The new the free trade agreement with the United States (AUSFTA) has cleared the way for simplification of the process for obtaining a visa to live and work in the United States. Read more

 
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Access to grant funding made easier

AusIndustry has made changes to its Commercial Ready Program which is designed to speed up work projects seeking grants under the scheme. Read more

 
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AIIA Events

NSW Business Briefing: 10 November 2005
VIC ICT for Women Breakfast: 11 November 2005
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