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2008 AIIA ICT Salary Survey available soon
The current economic environment is full of uncertainty, and in that context it is imperative that executives, line managers and HR professionals understand the actual movements in ICT salaries over last six months in order to have informative discussions with employees and to budget responsibly into the future.
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The 2008 iAwards - entries close in two weeks!

There are only two weeks left to get your iAwards entries in - be quick! Entries close on 7 March 2008.
The iAwards are Australia's premier information and communications technology (ICT) industry awards. Each year the iAwards give the Australian ICT community the opportunity to have excellence in technology innovation recognised at a state, national and international level by consumers, industry peers and the broader community.
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iAwards Melbourne information session
The iAwards information sessions are a great way to find out more about the program and learn how to apply. The application process itself is a valuable way to evaluate your work; at the end of the process, for example, you will have completed an assessment of the quality required for many commercial funding opportunities.
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CeBIT Australia 2008
20 - 22 May 2008
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney
Austrade strongly supports CeBIT Australia, which is the largest ICT show in Australasia with over 700 exhibitors and 30,000+ business visitors. We are seeking high quality ICT clients to exhibit in 'Export Alley'.
This part of the show allows companies to exhibit at a discounted rate and meet with the overseas Austrade business development managers who are coming to the show. We are bringing a number of overseas buyers to CeBIT Australia 2008 and if they are seeking the types of products/services which you provide we will arrange for you to meet them. If you are interested in exhibiting as part of Export Alley further information is available from the Austrade website. | 
Seeking expressions of interest: NSW firms to exhibit at CeBIT Australia
The NSW Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) seeks expressions of interest from NSW small businesses to exhibit their applications and technologies at the CeBIT Australia 2008 tradeshow and conference, May 20 - 22, 2008 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
DSRD, as a sponsor of CeBIT Australia, is offering a package worth over $6,600 for an exhibitor contribution of $1,500 + GST to participate under DSRD’s banner at the tradeshow. Eighteen ICT companies will be invited to take part in CeBIT 2008 under the DSRD banner.
To be eligible companies must: • have developed a unique, innovative ICT product or service and own the Intellectual Property • be registered or based in NSW • have not previously exhibited on the DSRD CeBIT stand.
CeBIT Australia is the show for your business to attend - an ideal venue to showcase your innovative SME to potential Australian and international customers. DSRD will contribute: • 6.72 square metres of exhibition space • A dedicated Project Manager to co-ordinate planning and logistics of participation • Provision of design and look of each exhibitor’s space, including tailored graphics • Company logo and profile graphic on back wall and front reception counter • Furniture (1.800mm diameter meeting table, 3 meeting chairs, front reception counter, 900mm high Display module) • 240 volt/1000watt power outlet LET US KNOW YOU ARE INTERESTED! If you think you are eligible and you are interested in being considered, please email your expression of interest to wayne.sonter@business.nsw.gov.au by close of business Friday 14 March, 2008. For further information call Wayne Sonter on (02) 8843 1108.
Visit the CeBIT website for detailed information about the tradeshow.
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ACS Appoints new CEO
ACS National President, Kumar Parakala announced today the appointment of Ms Kim Denham as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Society.
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SME branding opportunity
Are you an AIIA member looking for a branding opportunity that will have a lasting effect? Then we have a great opportunity for you. AIIA is about to release the strategic directions publication called Outlook 2008 and is looking for sponsors.
The publication will be distributed to all the AIIA members, plus those on the mailing list - which includes stakeholders, subscribers and associated industries across Australia. Outlook 2008 is the lead AIIA publication and will have currency for all of 2008.
To take advantage of this opportunity contact Tania Crosbie on 0412 149624 or email t.crosbie@aiia.com.au This opportunity is ideal for the SME market and is a cost effective way for small brands to build a profile. | 
Call for National Marketing Committee members
In 2007 the AIIA established a National Marketing Committee, comprising senior marketers from the AIIA membership.
We always welcome new members to this group.
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We want you!
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for 2008 AIIA events. AIIA events are a great way to put your company’s name on some of the ICT industry’s biggest and most exciting events. Sponsorship and advertising are also accepted for the AIIA Bulletin, which is sent weekly to an influential core of over 6,000 members and stakeholders. Please contact Tania Crosbie for more information.
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Embedded Systems Australia survey
Embedded Systems Australia is a new industry cluster whose members are collaborating to strengthen embedded systems and related industries in Australia.
The founding consortium is a representative mix of prominent companies, industry associations, ICT research concerns and the NSW government. Organisations include: AEEMA, BCS Innovations, CiSRA (Canon), Cochlear, iTech, Invetech, Machinery Automation Robotics, Microsoft, NICTA, NSW Department of State & Regional Development, ResMed and The Warren Centre; Sinclair Knight Merz is assisting the cluster. The founding Chairman is NICTA's CTO of Embedded Systems, Dr Chris Nicol.
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WCIT 2008 - Malaysia
On May 18-22, 2008, over 2,500 industry captains and global leaders will convene in Kuala Lumpur for the 16th World Congress on Information Technology; the world’s premier ICT event. Often billed as the Olympics of ICT, WCIT brings together the greatest minds to impact global economic and social development through the exchange of policies and ideas on technology.
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