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Progress on AIIA/AEEMA Merger
The boards of both AIIA and AEEMA met separately but concurrently last week to discuss the proposed amalgamation of the two associations. Both boards have expressed a willingness to explore the possible merger further, and were pleased with the progress made so far. During the past two months, the secretariat teams of both AIIA and AEEMA have worked together on a range of activities, such as fee modelling, market research, legal and financial due diligence, briefing sessions with member companies in the state branches, and direct consultation with representatives from member companies. The next step will be a joint board meeting, which will be held in Melbourne on Thursday 20 October. So far, member companies have provided valuable feedback to the secretariat. All questions and issues of concern are currently being addressed in an information sheet which will include a detailed FAQs section. This will be available shortly. AIIA members will receive fortnightly updates in AIIA’s Bulletin, or on the website at www.aiia.com.au. Both boards have agreed that there is still considerable work to be completed before any proposal can be put to the members for a vote. At this stage, it is envisaged that an Extraordinary General Meeting would be held towards the end of March 2006. This merger represents a major change for both organisations, but one that is viewed very positively with exciting opportunities for our industry. Tell us your views on the merger proposal, including what you value most about AIIA and what you would want retained in the new organisation. Email Rob Durie, James McAdam or Madeleine Strachov or phone AIIA’s Secretariat on (02) 6281 9444. |
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Vacancies to be Filled on AIIA Board of Directors
A total of 7 positions on AIIA Board of Directors will become vacant at the Association’s 2005 Annual General Meeting and the call for nominations is now underway. Read more |
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AIIA Members Support Teacher ICT Skills
AIIA has paved the way for five public school teachers in NSW to explore new ways to use ICT in their teaching. Read more |
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iAwards Nominations to Open This Month
The AIIA’s prestigious iAwards are about to come around again with the call for nominations opening at the end of this month. Read more |
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Comment from the Chairman: Groom Young Leaders Now
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AIIA Members Win ACT Accolades for Exports
One of AIIA’s leading SMEs has been named the inaugural recipient of the ACT Chief Minister’s Exporters’ Hall of Fame Award. Read more |
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AIIA Briefed on Government HealthConnect Strategy
Representatives from AIIA’s NSW Healthcare Special Interest Group were able to expand their horizon recently with a briefing in a major federal government health initiative, HealthConnect. Read more |
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SMEs Fulfill Local Requirements
A leading AIIA member company has rejected as a “common misconception” that the ICT market in Australia is dominated by large multinational organisations. Read more |
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Export News: UK e-Borders & Identity Management Opportunities
The UK Government is about to embark on several major border and identity management enhancement projects and Austrade is seeking to introduce relevant Australian technology companies to key decision makers within these projects, including government customers, systems integrators and partners. Read more |
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Export News: ASEAN Moves to Close Digital Divide
Leaders from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have committed to an action framework which will narrow the digital divide in the region. Read more |
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Export News: Join ICT Industry Delegation to India
It is not often that the opportunity presents itself to spend nine days in the exclusive company of a government minister, let alone the minister responsible for your specific interest. That is just what is being offered by Senator Helen Coonan, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Read more |
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New Member: Interactive
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Emagine Shines in Employer of the Year Awards
AIIA member, Emagine International has been named as one of the top ten marketing employers of the year in the B&T/Stopgap annual awards. Read more |
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First Australian IPv6 Summit
From Monday 31 October to Tuesday 1 November 2005, Canberra will host the first Australian IPv6 Summit. Read more |
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AIIA Events
QLD Marketing Forum: 11 October 2005 |
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ICT companies need to maximise career development opportunities for employees so future leaders will have the ability and background to influence boards and organisations on the value of ICT, John Price, Chairman of AIIA told a major conference in Sydney recently.
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AIIA Statistical Challenge
What percentage of the population has never heard of blogging? (a) 52% |
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Contact Details
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