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The AIIA is currently seeking nominations for the 2008 CSIRO Tony Benson Award for Individual Achievement in ICT, which recognises the outstanding accomplishments and exceptional achievements of an individual in the Australian ICT industry. The individual’s contribution can be a single high-impact initiative or a long series of successes and may be in the areas of research, the application of research, commercialisation, business or any field that has delivered substantial benefit to the Australian ICT industry. Previous winners have included Dr David Skellern of NICTA, Craig Winkler, of MYOB and David Merson of Mincom. The award commemorates the work and dedication of the long-term champion of the Australian ICT industry, Tony Benson, who died in February 2005. An industry stalwart for more than 40 years, Tony set an outstanding example of selfless contribution to Australian ICT industry development. Nominees for the award are assessed against a stringent set of criteria by a panel of VIP judges from the ICT industry, government, research and educational institutions, and the ICT media in Australia. If you wish to nominate someone and have their contribution to the Australian ICT industry recognised at the industry’s night of nights, the iAwards Gala Dinner, send a short biography outlining their achievements and contribution to the industry to Lisa Robey by 26 March 2008. The Tony Benson Award for Individual Achievement in ICT is proudly supported by the CSIRO. AIIA Members On May 18-22, 2008, over 2,500 industry captains and global leaders will convene in Kuala Lumpur for the 16th World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT), the world’s premier ICT event. AIIA is a strong supporter of WCIT, and all members with the opportunity to attend are strongly encouraged to do so. By providing networking and business opportunities with innovators and entrepreneurs and regional ICT leaders, the congress develops ICT innovation and creativity, promotes economic and trade relations, facilitates technology transfer, and offers business-matching opportunities through exposure to venture capitalists and investors on a scale that is second to none. 2008 AIIA ICT Salary Survey now available The AIIA Salary Survey is Australia’s most comprehensive survey of ICT industry salary rates and provides an accurate insight into the current marketplace. The March 2008 Survey has now been released, and is only available to AIIA members. Read more Contributions to the 2020 summit Your input sought The Prime Minister has announced a 2020 Summit in to be held in Canberra in April 2008. Given the limited number of invitees, the PM has stated that 'Contributing a submission to the Australia 2020 Summit is a way for all Australians to be involved in bringing the best ideas forward to address Australia's long term challenges.' AIIA will be putting forward a submission (perhaps a number of submissions) and this is your opportunity to contribute to that process. Read more Review of national innovation system Members' input sought On 22 January 2008, the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, announced a Review of Australia's national innovation system to be conducted by an expert panel chaired by Dr Terry Cutler. The terms of reference for the review are broad-ranging, recognising that innovation and creative problem solving involve not only the drivers of productivity and competitiveness within firms and industries, but also better ways to deliver public and community services. Read more New AIIA website launched Our new website has now been launched! Based on the feedback of our members, it has a fresh new look and feel. It also features a redesigned, user-friendly membership and event registration system. Employees of member companies who sign in using their work e-mail address will automatically be offered member-only pricing and benefits without having to obtain or confirm their member company token. The events calendar has also been improved, making it easier to stay in touch with the ICT industry in your area. The new website also features the Association’s five key priorities for 2008: This year is AIIA’s thirtieth anniversary of leading the local ICT industry, and we look forward to embracing these challenges and opportunities as we build a stronger, more vibrant ICT sector together. Feedback on the new website is welcome - please let us know how we can make it even better.  |  New report: skills shortages constraining ICT industry growth ACS calls on Government to increase ICT R&D investment Australian ICT industry growth is being constrained by skills shortages in key industry sectors, along with a downturn in telecommunications employment and research & development (R&D) spending, according to an Australian Computer Society (ACS) Report released today. Read more Austrade missions to London, New York and Dubai June 2008 Following on from the success of last year, Austrade will once again be organising a mission of Australian financial technology and solutions providers to New York and London for the week of June 10, 2007 to investigate business opportunities in the two largest financial services markets in the world. Read more Financial Technology services missions to Microsoft HQ, USA June 2008 Austrade, in conjunction with Microsoft, is organising a mission to the Microsoft Redmond Headquarters from June 4 to 6 2008, and invites Australian Financial Services Technology and solutions providers to participate. Read more Cooperative Research Centres Annual Conference May 21-23, 2008 The Cooperative Research Centres 13th Annual Conference is designed for anyone interested in how R&D and Innovation will benefit their business. Cooperative Research: The Engine of Innovation will take its participants on a journey through the trials and tribulations of research and development by exploring key factors and future developments of collaborative projects. Read more Professor Coutts appointed to Government's Broadband Panel of Experts The Australian Computer Society (ACS) welcomes the appointment of Prof Reg Coutts to Government's Broadband Panel of Experts. Read more AIIA/Austrade delegation to India February 2008 AIIA and Austrade joined forces to take a delegation of ICT companies to the NASSCOM Leadership Forum in Mumbai, India, for the first time. The conclusion from most delegates was that it was a very successful and productive exercise. The Delegation visited Mumbai from 12 to 16 February and attended the Forum from 13th to 15th. Read more Survey - ICT Hiring Influence Report 2008 AIIA members are invited to participate in an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry survey. The Diversiti ICT Hiring Influence Report 2008 will identify qualifications and accreditations that impact hiring decisions in the ICT industry, as well as other factors which influence ICT candidate selections. Read more Peer review: draft manuscript IT Governance in the Networked World Laurence Lock Lee, a Research Affiliate with the University of Sydney in Economics and Business is currently reaching the final stages of submitting a book manuscript to the publishers. Read more Seeking expressions of interest: NSW firms to exhibit at CeBIT Australia The NSW Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) seeks expressions of interest from NSW small businesses to exhibit their applications and technologies at the CeBIT Australia 2008 tradeshow and conference, May 20 - 22, 2008 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. Read more Embedded Systems Australia survey Embedded Systems Australia is a new industry cluster whose members are collaborating to strengthen embedded systems and related industries in Australia. Read more |
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