AIIA Bulletin
Leading the ICT business community
16 October 2006
In this issue:
Comment from the Chairman
Help us say farewell to AIIA’s outgoing CEO, Rob Durie
AIIA seeks nominees for its new ACT Committee
A bright outlook for ICT in schools
New Queensland ICT strategy a step in the right direction, says AIIA
Gartner tackles top issues for technology providers at Symposium/ITxpo 2006

Do you want to connect with the best-of-the-best innovators in the ICT industry?
What could CollabIT and collaboration mean to you?
T250 ICT Industry Study
Export news: International opportunities to boost your business
Export news: business partnering opportunity
New online resources for security, networking and storage
Don't miss the upcoming event in your state...
ICT Outlook Forum


Comment from the Chairman

AIIA’s Annual General Meeting will be held this Thursday, providing the perfect opportunity for the Association to examine the defining moments of 2006.

This year, AIIA has focused on delivering programs and products that improve the business climate for all members, but particularly small-to-medium enterprises.
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Help us say farewell to AIIA’s outgoing CEO, Rob Durie

On Thursday 19 October, AIIA will host its annual general meeting dinner in Sydney.

AIIA is delighted to present keynote speaker, Dr Geoff Garrett, Chief Executive of CSIRO. Dr Garrett leads 6,500 staff engaged over 57 sites across Australia with an annual turnover of $900 million.

AIIA’s AGM Annual Dinner is an important opportunity for you to meet the newly elected Board of Directors, who set the strategic direction of the ICT industry in Australia.

This year, the AGM will also provide a chance for you to say farewell to AIIA’s outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Rob Durie, who has represented the Association for more than seventeen years.

When: Thursday 19 October
Time: Registration and pre dinner drinks from 6.30pm, dinner from 7.30pm until late
Venue: InterContinental Sydney, Corner of Bridge and Phillip Streets, Sydney
Registrations: Click here; tables of 10 with a 10% discount can be booked by phoning (02) 9423 8850

Please note that associations, government agencies and individuals with past association with the AIIA can register for the member rate.

For more information on AIIA’s twenty-eighth AGM, click here.

We do hope you will attend this special event to support your association.

 
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AIIA seeks nominees for its new ACT Committee

AIIA is seeking representatives for its newly formed ACT Committee and will hold an election for its 2007 ACT Committee, with nominations now open. Read more

 
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A bright outlook for ICT in schools

Educators, policymakers and technology suppliers all agree that ICT is of paramount importance to the future of education. Read more

 
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New Queensland ICT strategy a step in the right direction, says AIIA

The Queensland Government’s recent decision to appoint Robert Schwarten to the position of Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology of Queensland has been applauded by AIIA. Read more

 
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Gartner tackles top issues for technology providers at Symposium/ITxpo 2006

Win two tickets to Gartner’s Symposium ITxpo 2006! Tell us why the Symposium is an invaluable experience - email the editor with your answer (read the article for some clues). Read more

 
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Do you want to connect with the best-of-the-best innovators in the ICT industry?

AIIA's iAwardsAIIA is looking for partners to help us present the 2007 iAwards.

The iAwards is the national awards program honouring the ICT industry’s best-of-the-best business strategies in categories such as education and training, government, tourism and hospitality, healthcare, finance and media.
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What could CollabIT and collaboration mean to you?

The ICT industry is a driving force behind the Australian economy’s productivity growth, contributing $36.2 billion, or 4.6 per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product. Small-to-medium businesses are a vital part of Australia’s ICT industry. In fact, SMEs make up nearly 80 per cent of all ICT businesses in Australia.

AIIA is dedicated to building Australia’s ICT industry and improving the business climate for SME ICT organisations in order that they can remain competitive and are able to realise significant business growth in the global marketplace. Read more

 
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T250 ICT Industry Study

The Centre for Innovative Industry Economic Research (CIIER) is conducting its annual T250 Survey of the ICT industry. Since 1998, the ICT industry has been monitored as a part of its ongoing analysis program and the data collected has been invaluable in providing state and federal governments and other ICT industry stakeholders with timely and unbiased statistical reports on the ICT industry. Read more

 
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Export news: International opportunities to boost your business

AIIA’s Export Program is designed to expand international business opportunities for the Australian ICT industry.

Our export advisors keep abreast of ICT events and activities around the world to provide our members with global business building opportunities. We maintain a calendar of ICT export events, release details of upcoming business tender opportunities and host an export reading room for members. The reading room is a comprehensive library of resources associated with ICT global policy, trade and exporting. It is updated regularly, and is a valuable resource for members.
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Export news: business partnering opportunity

AIIA has been approached with a business partnering opportunity in ICT water and sanitation management. Read more

 
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New online resources for security, networking and storage

If you specialise in storage, networking or security, you’ll appreciate three online resources: SearchSecurity.com.au, SearchNetworking.com.au and SearchStorage.com.au Read more

 
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Don't miss the upcoming event in your state...

18 October: Melbourne - AIIA's Victorian Government Symposium
18 October: Canberra Managers' Forum - Defence
25 October: Brisbane - Member Only CEO Breakfast
25 October: Perth - WA Branch meeting features outstanding ICT opportunities


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ICT Outlook Forum

ICT Outlook Forum provides a showcase of the best in Australian ICT research and development. Read more

 
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AIIA's events calendar can be viewed on AIIA's website.
To register for events, view past presentations or read the latest news from the ICT industry, visit aiia.com.au

 
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