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AIIA and AEEMA to work in close collaboration on future projects
On Friday 24 February, the boards of both AIIA and the Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (AEEMA) announced that, rather than proceed with a formal merger, the associations would work together on common interests in close collaboration. Read more |
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AIIA announces iAwards finalists for 2006
The select group of 2006 iAwards finalists has been announced. The iAwards - the Australian ICT industry’s premier annual awards program – is presented by AIIA, the Australian Financial Review and the CSIRO ICT Centre. AIIA’s Chief Executive Officer, Rob Durie commented on the outstanding quality of the nominations received this year, “It is always incredibly exciting and uplifting to see the calibre of ICT innovation that Australia has to offer when we explore the iAward nominations. The iAwards are all about recognising, showcasing and celebrating the ‘best of the best’ ICT products and services and in doing so, providing the impetus to launch more Australian ICT successes.” Finalists will now proceed to the rigorous second round of judging which will be held in Sydney on 15 and 16 March, 2006. Each finalist will make a 30-minute presentation to the judging panel, and take part in a meticulous Q&A session on their innovation. The eventual winners will be chosen by a judging panel of 25 high-profile representatives from the Australian media, academia, government and the ICT industry. The iAwards judging panel will be governed by Head Judge, Alan Baxter, Chairman of Fujitsu Limited. This year’s iAwards winners will be announced and recognised at the ICT industry’s “Night of Nights”, the prestigious iAwards gala dinner which will be held on Friday 7 April in the Grand Harbour Ballroom, Star City Hotel in Sydney. The 2006 iAwards finalists have been selected in each of the 13 following categories: Agriculture & Primary Industries: Applications & Infrastructure Tools: Communications Applications: Education & Training: E-Government & Services: Financial Applications: Healthcare: Industrial Applications: Media & Entertainment: Research & Development: Security: Tourism & Hospitality: A further six category winners will also be announced at the iAwards this year. These categories are: The iAwards embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the Australian ICT industry and encourage its growth and development by providing international recognition for Australia’s leading ICT innovations. In many instances, winning an iAward is the springboard for companies to launch new business innovations on the world stage. Each of the iAwards finalists announced today will also represent Australia at the Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) in Macau in October, 2006. AIIA would like to acknowledge 2006 iAwards partners CSIRO ICT Centre, Australian Financial Review and MIS magazine. Other supporters include Category Partners, National ICT Australia, the Australian Computer Society, Cliftons, IBM, Innovation and Business Skills Australia, Microsoft, the Welsh Development Agency and Big Mouth Marketing Communications; online media partner, ZDnet and partners Accenture and I-Nex Corporation and Mr Alan Baxter, Chairman of Fujitsu Limited, who will head the judging panel featuring prominent judges |
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Target the decision makers: partnering with AIIA’s Bulletin in 2006
AIIA is seeking a major partner for The Bulletin in 2006.
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AIIA receives record nominations for the 2006 iAwards
AIIA is delighted by the record number of nominations received for the 2006 iAwards. The ICT industry’s premier awards, the iAwards offer Australian companies and individuals the platform upon which to showcase, and in some cases launch, many of Australia's ICT success stories. Read more |
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Branding the buzz word in ICT marketing
Marketing professionals in the ICT industry have nominated brand positioning as their primary marketing challenge in 2006. Read more |
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Queensland directions
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CeBIT Australia: Showcasing the latest and leading technologies
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Code for Accessible Equipment Information Industry
The Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) has recently developed a code that requires equipment suppliers and carriage service providers (CSPs) to provide specific information about how their products can assist people with special communications needs. Read more |
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“Putting IT Back” in 2006 through the IT Fund for Kids
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Export News: Innovation Mission to India
The Australia India Business Council is taking a delegation to India from April 3 – April 8 to visit innovative companies in Bangalore and Mumbai. AIIA members are invited to join the mission led by Ted Pretty, Senior Consultant Macquarie Bank (former Managing Director Telstra Consumer and Marketing) and Neville Roach AO, Chairman of the Australia India Business Council. Read more |
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Who's on Your Victorian Committee
With a few new members on the Victorian Committee in 2006, and a few committed members who hadn’t been profiled, AIIA’s Bulletin will feature the final five members on the Victorian Committee in this issue. Read more |
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New Members
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AIIA Events
17 March: Queensland Luncheon – David Liddy, CEO of Bank of Queensland |
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AIIA’s Queensland Committee has a new Chair and a new focus in 2006.
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AIIA Statistical Challenge
Instant Messaging (IM) is fast replacing e-mail among young online users, according to an AOL study. What percentage of teenagers reported sending more instant messages than e-mails?
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