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Progress on AIIA/AEEMA Merger
The boards of both AIIA and AEEMA met separately but concurrently last week to discuss the proposed amalgamation of the two associations. Both boards have expressed a willingness to explore the possible merger further, and were pleased with the progress made so far. |
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Vacancies to be Filled on AIIA Board of Directors
A total of 7 positions on AIIA Board of Directors will become vacant at the Association’s 2005 Annual General Meeting and the call for nominations is now underway. Nominations for the vacancies will close at 5pm AEST on Thursday 20 October 2005 prior to the start of voting on 21 October 2005. Voting in the election will conclude on 15 November 2005, two days before the AGM on Thursday 17 November in Queensland. All CEOs of financial AIIA member companies are eligible to stand for election and to vote. However, candidates need to ensure their organisation is financial and its membership is up to date. For information regarding membership status contact Goran Josifovski, AIIA’s Membership Services Manager, on Rob Durie, AIIA Chief Executive Officer, says the elections provide an opportunity for members of AIIA to play a vital role in the work to shape the future of the ICT industry. “AIIA has always boasted a high calibre of business executives on its board and I am hopeful that the standard can continue into the future, particularly during this time of change and unprecedented growth,” “Becoming a director of AIIA has many benefits, both for the successful candidates and for their organisation,” he said. “I encourage CEOs of financial member companies to nominate for the Board, and join other leaders in influencing AIIA’s business environment," Mr Durie said. To nominate visit AIIA’s portal and select the front page link to the on-line nomination form. A summary of the information provided by nominees will be made available to voters during the election period. |
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AIIA Members Support Teacher ICT Skills
AIIA has paved the way for five public school teachers in NSW to explore new ways to use ICT in their teaching. Read more |
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iAwards Nominations to Open This Month
The AIIA’s prestigious iAwards are about to come around again with the call for nominations opening at the end of this month. Read more |
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Comment from the Chairman: Groom Young Leaders Now
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AIIA Members Win ACT Accolades for Exports
One of AIIA’s leading SMEs has been named the inaugural recipient of the ACT Chief Minister’s Exporters’ Hall of Fame Award. Read more |
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AIIA Briefed on Government HealthConnect Strategy
Representatives from AIIA’s NSW Healthcare Special Interest Group were able to expand their horizon recently with a briefing in a major federal government health initiative, HealthConnect. Read more |
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SMEs Fulfill Local Requirements
A leading AIIA member company has rejected as a “common misconception” that the ICT market in Australia is dominated by large multinational organisations. Read more |
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Export News: UK e-Borders & Identity Management Opportunities
The UK Government is about to embark on several major border and identity management enhancement projects and Austrade is seeking to introduce relevant Australian technology companies to key decision makers within these projects, including government customers, systems integrators and partners. Read more |
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Export News: ASEAN Moves to Close Digital Divide
Leaders from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have committed to an action framework which will narrow the digital divide in the region. Read more |
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Export News: Join ICT Industry Delegation to India
It is not often that the opportunity presents itself to spend nine days in the exclusive company of a government minister, let alone the minister responsible for your specific interest. That is just what is being offered by Senator Helen Coonan, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Read more |
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New Member: Interactive
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Emagine Shines in Employer of the Year Awards
AIIA member, Emagine International has been named as one of the top ten marketing employers of the year in the B&T/Stopgap annual awards. Read more |
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First Australian IPv6 Summit
From Monday 31 October to Tuesday 1 November 2005, Canberra will host the first Australian IPv6 Summit. Read more |
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AIIA Events
QLD Marketing Forum: 11 October 2005 |
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ICT companies need to maximise career development opportunities for employees so future leaders will have the ability and background to influence boards and organisations on the value of ICT, John Price, Chairman of AIIA told a major conference in Sydney recently.
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AIIA Statistical Challenge
What percentage of the population has never heard of blogging? (a) 52% |
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