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AIIA has welcomed the launch of a pioneering computer disposal initiative in Victoria. Byteback, a computer takeback program spearheaded by Sustainability Victoria in partnership with AIIA and leading computer and printer manufacturers, was formally launched by Sustainability Victoria in Geelong on Friday morning. AIIA Chief Executive Officer Sheryle Moon said: “It’s great to see some of our industry’s biggest names working alongside government to keep old computers out of landfill. Byteback is an Australian first because of its cooperative nature, and learnings from Byteback will help the industry prepare for a national approach to disposing of computer equipment responsibly. “AIIA would like to congratulate the Victorian Government and Sustainability Victoria for its vision in taking such a proactive and consultative approach to reducing the impact of computer waste. The team behind Byteback. At front, John Burgess from BWRMG with Jon Ward, General Manager of Sustainability Victoria, AIIA's CEO, Sheryle Moon, and Michael Crutchfield, Member of Parliament for South Barwon. “We are pleased that Byteback will be free to the public and small businesses and gives people the opportunity to dispose of unwanted computer equipment in a responsible way,” Ms Moon said. Sustainability Victoria is running Byteback in partnership with the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) and founding partners Apple, Canon, Dell, Epson, Fujitsu, Fuji-Xerox, HP, IBM, Lenovo, and Lexmark. Building on the initial Byteback trial run by Sustainability Victoria and Hewlett-Packard in Camberwell, Victoria, Byteback will expand to include nine Victorian sites and will run until the end of 2008. “The industry partners will cover the cost of transporting and recycling their branded equipment and AIIA is fully supportive of their willingness to address environmental concerns. We are already in advanced talks with other major players to join the founding partners and we are actively encouraging other industry members to participate,” said Ms Moon. “We are also exploring another tier of participants – large non-technology organisations who, by their nature, generate significant levels of computer waste. These may include government departments, major banks and financial services companies.” Sustainability Victoria and AIIA will be assessing Byteback throughout its run to help develop the best solution to be introduced nationally. AIIA is committed to supporting environmentally sustainable policies and practices for the ICT industry. On 18 October, the Association will host a ‘Sustainable Futures Forum’ in Melbourne to explore how ICT can solve the world’s environmental challenges. AIIA podcast a panel discussion last week to coincide with the launch of the Byteback program. Moderated by AIIA's CEO, Sheryle Moon, industry experts David Mol from HP, Urs Mader from Fujitsu and Ramsay Moodie from Fuji Xerox examined critical environmental issues surrounding the ICT industry. The podcast will be available on AIIA’s website soon. Stay tuned! What must we do to secure Australia's telecommunications future? Join us for lunch on Tuesday 11 September to hear: Telstra’s CEO, Sol Trujillo, shared his views at an AIIA luncheon on 30 July 2007. Now it’s time to hear from other Australian telco providers, who will debate our telecommunications challenges and the solutions in this election year.
AIIA 2007 Annual General Meeting The AIIA 2007 AGM will be held on 18 October 2007 in Melbourne. There are vacancies for five new Directors for the next three year period on AIIA’s Board, with nominations open from last Wednesday 5 September until Tuesday 18 September. A further three Board of Director positions with be declared vacant and will be appointed by the Board for the coming one year. Read more Federal election 2007 Ensure your federal business survives (and even prospers) during the next 6 months. With announcement of the federal election date imminent, many suppliers in the federal government market are probably concerned about what the election will mean for their business during the next 6 months. For those who have never worked in the Canberra market during an election, it is likely to be a period of uncertainty and frustration. With an understanding of what goes on before, during and after the election, companies can ensure that they not only survive, but possibly even prosper during this period. Read more 2007 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 nominations open Competition is set to be fierce between organisations entering the 2007 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program. Technology organisations have until 30 September 2007 to nominate and enter this year’s Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program. The annual industry award program aims to identify and celebrate the success of the top 50 technology companies that are the fastest growing, as well as most sustainable and innovative in Australia. Last year's winner, Unwired Group Limited, achieved a growth rate of 6,846 per cent over three years – the second highest ever recorded. Read more ZDNet Australia CIO of the Year
The ZDNet Australia CIO of the Year award recognises the Australia-based CIO, IT director or equivalent head of IT within a public sector organisation or private sector company who has made an important and demonstrable business impact over the last year. Read more IDC’s Mobility Event Following a successful partnership with IDC for the Business Optimisation Event on the 28 August, AIIA is again partnering with IDC for the upcoming Enterprise Mobility and Convergence event. IDC’s Enterprise Mobility and Convergence event is being held on Tuesday 25 September at Star City Hotel. As a valued member of the Australian Information Industry Association, you are entitled to complimentary registration. Read more |
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