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A Path to the Future
AIIA and the Australian Electrical & Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (AEEMA) are progressing with plans to embrace and enhance common goals within the two associations, and a market research project will get underway later this month to gain essential feedback from members. Read more |
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AIIA Launches New Investigation to Evaluate ICT Local Industry Potential
AIIA is to broaden its research activities as part of its plan to realise the potential of Australian ICT small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The research is a key element of AIIA’s program to assist the growth of local ICT companies. AIIA is engaging consultants to develop an industry profile which, when completed, will provide valuable information to AIIA and local industry participants on the emerging risks and opportunities for ICT SMEs. The project will include a review of available research, questionnaires and a series of interviews with local industry companies as well as other key industry and government stakeholders. Among the issues that require better understanding are the drivers and barriers facing the local industry. These will include business issues such as: AIIA’s Chief Executive Officer, Rob Durie says that the project is in line with AIIA’s objective to create jobs and opportunities by helping local ICT industry companies achieve their growth potential. “If we want to maximise the contribution ICT makes to productivity growth in Australia, it is important that Australia becomes a nett producer of ICT goods and services, not just a user,” Mr Durie says. “While this study represents only the first stage of our program, a key element will be the identification of barriers to growth and of opportunities which can be generated for the local industry,” he says. “To develop and grow ICT businesses into global ventures, Australian businesses must create networks of companies which collaborate in the development of international markets. “This research will go a long way towards helping industry to achieve that objective,” Mr Durie says. |
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The War Against Commoditisation of ICT Solutions and Services
Commoditisation of ICT erodes possible competitive advantages and leads to fiercer competition. But what can the ICT industry do to combat this? Read more |
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ICT Enables Productivity Growth in Service Industries
Information technology accounts for between 59 and 78 per cent of productivity growth in service industries, according to an economic paper released recently by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA). Read more |
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Who’s on Your AIIA Victoria Committee?
This issue we profile two talented women who have joined AIIA’s Victorian Committee to focus on education and skills in the ICT industry. |
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Activity in the Top End
AIIA’s Northern Territory Branch represents the broad cross section of ICT companies in the Territory – from small, start-up companies to multinationals. In 2005, AIIA’s NT Branch has a number of important upcoming events and opportunities for NT members… Read more |
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Viva Victoria!
Don’t miss AIIA’s VIP Victorian Business Briefing on Thursday, 29 September for the chance to share some time with the Executive Committee of the Asia Pacific Information & Communications Technology Awards (APICTA). Read more |
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ASOCIO 05: A New World through Partnership and Innovation
This year, the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organisation (ASOCIO) ICT Summit will be held in New Zealand, from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 November, 2005. Read more |
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Global Thought Leaders Reveal Rich Insights on Internet Innovations
On 1 September, 2005 Senator the Hon. Helen Coonan launched The Smart Internet 2010 Report at the ICT Outlook Forum, held at Sydney’s Powerhouse museum. Read more |
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Export News: ICT Trade Opportunities
Austrade's ICT Team has identified a number of export opportunities for Australian exporters. Read more |
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Export News: Taiwan ICT Profile
Taiwan is emerging as a high-tech leader and supplier of advanced goods and services to countries throughout the area. How can your company capitalise on this promising market? Read more |
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San Francisco: Still the Place to Be for ICT
In San Francisco, the high-tech visionaries are sleeping easy again. Plagued by nightmares for five years, the leaders of the global ICT industry are now starting to dream once more about growth and optimism. It’s not the irrational exuberance of the late 1990s, of course, but a more mature reverie reflecting a deeper understanding of ICT’s role in society. Read more |
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Austrade’s InTelligent India Roadshow
Don't miss your chance in the fastest growing IT market in the world! Read more |
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AIIA Statistical Challenge
According to the recently released 2005 Sensis Business Index Special Report, what is the total amount of revenue from the sale of ICT goods and services produced by SMEs in Australia? (a) $12.5b |
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