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The independent Review of the Australian Government's Use of Information and Communication Technology, headed by Sir Peter Gershon, is a key report that will affect the way in which the ICT industry and the Australian Government do business in the years to come. The Minister is currently considering Sir Peter Gershon's report and early comment suggests that he will endorse the recommendations in the Report to a large extent. AIIA is currently actively engaged with members to develop a considered response to the wide range of issues and recommendations addressed by this review. All interested members are encouraged to consider the Report and the potential implications for your business, our industry and the broader economic environment. Two coming events will deliver everything you need to know about the Gershon Review and its likely impact on the Australian ICT industry: Intermedium's Gershon Report Briefing in Canberra on October 23, and the Hon. Lindsay Tanner MP addressing the ICT industry at an AIIA keynote event in Melbourne on October 30. Intermedium Gershon Report Briefing Intermedium estimates the full effect of the Gershon Report recommendations will cut around $450m per annum from Federal Government external ICT spending, by 2010-11. At this briefing Intermedium will provide a detailed analysis of the Report, its recommendations, the issues arising and their implications for the Federal Government ICT market. On Thursday, 16 October, Minister Lindsay Tanner released the long-awaited report on Sir Peter Gershon's independent review of the Australian Government's use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Though the report has yet to be considered by Cabinet, its clear there is strong support within Government. Tanner said "... the report forms an excellent basis for implementing a series of changes for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of government ICT... I am confident that the recommended actions and proposed changes can be successfully implemented over the next two or three years, and will deliver substantial benefits to the Australian Government." This event is endorsed by the Australian Information Industry Association. AIIA: Lindsay Tanner Federal Government ICT Spending and The Gershon Review AIIA Victoria is excited to announce The Hon Lindsay Tanner’s first address to the ICT industry regarding the recently released Gershon Report and status of Federal Government ICT spending in Australia will be at a special industry event in Melbourne. • What issues led to the Review? The Gershon Report is an independent report provided to the Government which they are still considering and while the Minister will not want to pre-empt Cabinet’s decision on possible implementation, the release of the full report provides a great opportunity to understand the most significant watershed in government ICT for a decade. We recommend table bookings be reserved in advance by contacting Gener8, as we are expecting this to be a sellout event. When: Where: Cost: Further information contact: The 2008 Australian Information Industry Association Annual General Meeting will be held from 12:00 pm, 13 November 2008. The AGM features reports to members by the Chairman, Treasurer, and CEO as well as the announcement of the 2008 AIIA general election results. Additionally, at this year's AGM a Special Resolution will see changes to the AIIA constitution put to a vote. The revised constitution includes a number of significant changes designed to streamline the election process as well as a small number of changes to improve internal processes. This is your opportunity to get involved and engage with your association, meet the Directors and have your say in its future. All members are invited and entitled to vote.
ACT Branch Committee Elections 2008 Election proceedings for the 2009 ACT Branch Committee have commenced, with nominations opening Wednesday, 15 October 2008. Read more iAwards 2009 – Don’t miss the opportunity to be involved Expressions of interest for the 2009 iAwards have now opened. The iAwards are Australia’s only ICT awards that provide recognition on a state, national and international stage. The iAwards also provides you with the best opportunity available in the sponsorship marketplace to connect directly with the leading innovators from this dynamic industry. AIIA is seeking sponsors at all levels. Read more Carbon footprinting your company Sydney, 24 and 31 October 2008 AIIA recognises that our industry is at the forefront of new technologies providing us with opportunities to develop energy efficient products and minimise our environmental footprint. AIIA will be running two events in NSW to help senior executives in ICT companies manage their environmental profile and to assist their customers. Read more Fourth IPv6 Summit Canberra, 17 – 19 November IPv4 addresses are running out and 2010 is the crunch year. Our major trading partners are already using IPv6 heavily - can you afford not to be able to communicate? IPv6 offers enhanced mobility, simpler management, built-in security and almost unlimited Internet addresses for next-generation devices. The IPv6 Summit offers two days of international and Australian experts, plus two optional one-day IPv6 Workshops to provide a hands-on guide to implementation. Read more Supply Chain solutions a focus at Impetus 2008 Melbourne, October 23-24 Supply chain innovation and implementation will be in the spotlight in Melbourne this week at Australia’s premier supply chain conference, Impetus 2008. The Impetus program will run on Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24 at the Sofitel Hotel, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne, and offers an impressive line-up of keynote speakers including representatives of a wide range of Australian businesses who will share their hands-on experience in supply chain implementation, data synchronisation and EPC/RFID. Read more Sustainable Futures Forum challenges the ICT Industry Speakers at the AIIA Sustainable Futures Forum threw down the gauntlet and challenged Australia’s IT industry to help reduce Australia’s carbon footprint. In a summary of the day’s discussion in Melbourne October 7, speakers highlighted five ways the Australian IT industry can leverage its products and services to reduce its carbon footprint and inspire other industries to do the same. Opening the SFF, Ian Birks, CEO of the AIIA said, “Developing and promoting the environmental values of our industry is one of AIIA’s top strategic priorities. The Australian ICT industry is very conscious of reducing the carbon footprint of its infrastructure and products as they form the foundation of modern business. Information technologies are set to play an absolutely critical role in driving sustainable transformation across other industries.” Read more AIIA response to Venturous Australia The Review of the National Innovation System - Venturous Australia - chaired by Dr Terry Cutler delivered a comprehensive and timely report into Australia’s innovation ecosystem. AIIA's response the Venturous Australia recommendations can be downloaded through the AIIA website. AIIA's response sets out three key priorities that are prerequisites for the recommendations to be applied to the ICT sector with maximum effect; it also provides a detailed examination of each recommendation in the report from the perspective of the ICT industry. Read more Austrade 2008 ICT Industry Survey Austrade is seeking industry feedback and your support through the Austrade 2008 ICT Industry Survey. In 2007-08, Austrade assisted 359 Australian ICT companies win 741 new contracts valued at $439.5m. These companies increased their international business through Austrade’s assistance in the identification of export opportunities, customer identification and business matching, and provision of many other export market development facilitation services. Read more ASOCIO ICT Summit 2008 Hong Kong, 9 - 12 December 2008 Leading the way in global IT, Asian and Oceanian economies have steadily accelerated the pace for investing in education, research and development. Illustrating the region's emerging role in the global digital creative economy, Hong Kong is proud to host one of the most important ICT events in the Asia Oceania region - the ASOCIO ICT Summit 2008 - a forum that addresses developments in the ICT industry and provides a premier platform for government and industry to share information , develop closer ties and, most importantly, identify new business opportunities in the digital economy. Read more |
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