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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.
Voting in the election will conclude on 15 November 2005.
A total of 21 nominations have been received for the seven positions. Click here to view the nominees.
AIIA Chief Executive Officer, Rob Durie, says that with such a large field of candidates, voting is particularly important to ensure AIIA continues to achieve the high calibre of business executives on its board during the current period of change and unprecedented growth.
“The elections allow AIIA members to play a vital role in deciding the future of the ICT industry in Australia and I encourage all eligible voters to participate in the ballot,” Mr Durie said.
All chief executive officers of AIIA’s more than 400 member companies are eligible to vote in the election.
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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? Read more |
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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. Read more |
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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 Read more |
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