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The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) today welcomed the newly-elected Labor Government in what promises to be a critical juncture for the information, communication and technology industry in Australia. “We look forward to working with the new Government during a period in time that will be pivotal for the ICT industry and its role in Australia’s future,” AIIA CEO Sheryle Moon said. “The leadership and policy delivered to the industry over the next three to five years will to a large degree define our future stake in the international information economy as well as our ability to successfully meet Australia’s most pressing domestic issues.” The primary focus of the Government in this area must be on the direct implementation of the policy platforms delivered during the recent election campaign. “The top priority is to provide industry and the wider community with clear plans and a concrete timetable for the rollout of a national broadband infrastructure,” said Ms Moon. “We understand that the transition of governments will take time. We hope too the Government understands that business at all levels, and the ICT industry in particular, needs this information as soon as possible if Australia is to successfully compete in a globalised marketplace.” In other areas the AIIA said that the Government has presented strong policies addressing a number of significant industry concerns. “In particular, we look forward to working with the new Government to address ICT workforce pressures and reinvigorate the R&D sector,” Ms Moon said. However, more will be required if ICT is to maintain a viable contribution to the economy and wider issues affecting Australia. “The ALP’s Innovation Future for Australian Industry, released on November 21, recognises many of the imperatives that must be addressed if the ICT industry is to maintain a vibrant contribution to Australia and its interests, and that is a great outcome,” said Ms Moon. “The challenges it identifies are significant, however, and the clock is ticking. The opportunities we have today to keep pace with a rapidly advancing international community will be ignored at our peril.” Members of the South Australian Branch of the Australian Information Industry Association are cordially invited to attend the 2007 Annual General Meeting Nominations are being called for the SA Branch Committee Nominations are now being sought from persons interested in being a member of AIIA’s South Australian Branch Committee and participating in the Association's program of SA activities. Read more Devnet ranks in BRW Fast 100 AIIA member Devnet has been rewarded for its continuing success in the ICT industry with a place in the BRW Fast 100. Devnet are one of Australia’s leading digital marketing consultancy companies and their growth over the last 36 months shows just what can be done when you position yourself to assist businesses harness their online capabilities. Read more ACS submission calls for Broadening of Universal Service Obligation (USO) Provisions to include Broadband and Mobile Technologies The ACS (Australian Computer Society) called on the Government to broaden the terms of the Universal Service Obligation (USO) as part of its current review of Australia’s telecommunications service standards. The USO is designed to provide regulatory requirements to ensure that all Australians have access to basic telephone services and payphones. Read more APICTA finalist profile - TrustDefender Sydney-based company TrustDefender is a finalist in the prestigious awards. TrustDefender is a provider of online transaction security solutions for the consumer, enterprise or merchant in the financial services sector. The software authenticates the security health status of the end user computer whilst extending beyond the security of the business environment. Read more Emerging ICT Market: South Africa The State Government of Victoria recently commissioned the Centre for Strategic Economic Studies (CSES), Victoria University and BMITechKnowledge Group (BMI-T), Johannesburg to research and assess South Africa as an ICT producer and consumer and what this means for Victoria. An overview on the potential ICT related opportunities in South Africa will be presented by the authors of the research, together with practical examples on how do business in this new emerging market. Read more APICTA finalist profiles With the APICTA Awards now only one week away, AIIA will be profiling some of the twelve finalists making the trek to Singapore. Be sure to check the Main News and iAwards tab of the Bulletin to check out who is representing the cream of Australia's ICT industry.  |  Sheryle Moon at the Global Public Policy Conference in Egypt
AIIA recently represented Australia at the World IT and Services Association (WITSA) Global Policy Conference (GPPC) in Cairo, Egypt. WITSA membership is made up from 70 ICT associations around the world. Read more PEARCEY AWARD featured at VC Connect NSW The 2007 NSW State Pearcey Award will be held at 5.30PM on Thursday 6th December 2007 at the Australian Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour, Sydney in conjunction with VC Connect NSW. Read more 2008 Premier’s Sustainability Awards The 2008 Premier’s Sustainability Awards are proudly hosted by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Premier of Victoria. The award categories are large business, small business, community, public sector and products or services. Find out more at www.sustainabilityawards.vic.gov.au | AIIA Sustainability Forum Presentations Presentations from AIIA's Sustainable Futures Forum are now available online. Vodcasts and podcasts from the event will be added over the coming days, so keep an eye out on AIIA's Sustainable Futures Forum Multimedia webpage.
| The 'Greening' of IT Book 24/7 have recently released its Analyst Perspectives Concensus Report for September. The report examines the ‘Green IT’ issue through the ideas, perspectives and opinions of various analysts. Read more We want you! Sponsorship opportunities are now available for 2008 AIIA events. If you’re interested in putting your company’s name on some of the ICT industry’s biggest and most exciting events, please contact Tania Crosbie for more information. | AIIA new member profiles AIIA Welcomes our New Members and profiles them each week in the "Our Members' News" section of the Bulletin. We encourage everyone to view these profiles each week and see if our new members products and services are of value to your organisation - possibly as a service provider, supplier, educator, consultant, alliance or business partner. | Adopt a student! Sydney Local Community Partnership (LCP) deals with 32 schools (State, Catholic and Independent) in the Eastern Suburbs, Inner City and Inner West of Sydney and would be delighted if your business would be willing to participate in the workplacement program to host Year 11 or Year 12 Information Technology (IT) or Business Services Administration (BSA) students for a week (35 hours), to assist you with your business. Read more Meet the Open Source Industry Waugh Partners is hosting a "Meet the Open Source Industry" breakfast event in every capital city around Australia, where you'll hear about the value of Open Source, meet the local industry vendors in each city, and hear about the Open Source Industry and Community Census - the biggest ever research project into the dynamics and metrics of the industry and community behind Open Source in Australia. The event is a breakfast event with time for networking afterwards. Please click through to RSVP to the event in your city. | |
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