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.

The iAwards honour the finest in Australian ICT talent by awarding ICT achievements across a wide range of categories. Entry to the iAwards is open to all levels of the ICT community, from small start-ups and emerging talent to big business and established entrepreneurs.

This is your opportunity - don't miss the chance to have your work and achievements recognised at the highest level.

Past recipients have gone on to great things, and lauded the experience and publicity they gained through the profile of their iAwards involvement. So whether you are a student, start-up, SME or major business concern, it is worth nominating your ICT achievements for an iAward.

The iAwards are run by the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), as the Australian member of the Asia-Pacific ICT Awards.

Entries now open: www.aiia.com.au

Don't forget, inclusion of a 3 minute video is optional this year.

State winners will be announced on March 25 2008.

National winners will be announced 28 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.

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.

In 2007 the AIIA established a National Marketing Committee, comprising senior marketers from the AIIA membership. 

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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