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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.
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. Read more Looking for skilled ICT staff? Did you know that the Immigration Department website has a free web based Skill Matching Database for Australian employers? The Skill Matching database has the educational, employment and work details of over 1500 ICT professionals who are currently applying to migrate to Australia. Everyone on the database has had their qualifications assessed by the Australian assessing authorities as meeting Australian standards. Employers seeking more details on a particular applicant (or applicants) may request a full resume on line and contact the applicant direct to talk about employment opportunities in Australia. You can click Skill Matching Database to find out more. If you have any questions about any visa matters, please contact Ian Ingle, the AIIA’s Immigration Outreach Officer on 0434 077 583 or email to: Ian.Ingle@immi.gov.au  |  Are you looking to support women in the ICT industry for as little as $1000? If the ICT industry can attract and retain even a small percentage increase, the effect on the industry will be great. Women bring great social skills, problem solving and work practices to the industry and it will be essential to create a balanced workforce that draws on all available skills as the industry moves to maturity. AIIA has formed a promotional group to assist in driving programs to attract and retain women in the ICT industry. This group will oversee the implementation of programs aimed at girls in schools, women in university, returning to work and retention within the ICT industry. Read more SME branding opportunity Are you an AIIA member looking for a branding opportunity which 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. | 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. Read more Sponsorship opportunities with Industry Board Dinner The Industry Board Dinner will be held in Sydney on February 20, 2008. The Industry Board Dinner is great opportunity to place your company at the cutting edge of the industry, in front of an influential audience of corporate leaders and key business representatives. The audience will hear from the new AIIA Chair, Mr John Grant of Data #3, about 2008 industry directions and strategies. Read more Enterprise 2.0 Executive Forum The Enterprise 2.0 Executive Forum - an intensive half-day summit - will uncover how Web 2.0 and social media technologies are creating value inside companies. Read more 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. Read more Fostering service delivery innovation The Australian Institute for Commercialisation’s (AIC’s) inaugural Innovation in Government Summit 2008 will provide a platform to facilitate the creation of collaboration and information sharing through innovation. Read more Green ICT Seminar Global warming is one of the biggest challenges facing the world in the twenty-first century. Climate change caused by global warming is making it increasingly important for all organisations to implement environmentally friendly practices. This Seminar will provide attendees with guidance on the legal issues associated with implementing environmentally friendly ICT practices and details about the latest environmentally friendly ICT practices. Read more ACS elects new President The ACS (Australian Computer Society) has elected a new National President, after a meeting of the ACS Council, the Society's peak decision-making body. After presentations from candidates from around Australia, the Council elected Kumar Parakala as the 2008/2009 President. Read more 2008 Premier’s Sustainability Awards The 2008 Premier’s Sustainability Awards are proudly hosted by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Premier of Victoria. The award categories are large business, small business, community, public sector and products or services. Read more 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. | AIIA new member profiles AIIA Welcomes our New Members and profiles them each week in the "Our Members' News" section of the Bulletin. We encourage everyone to view these profiles each week and see if our new members products and services are of value to your organisation - possibly as a service provider, supplier, educator, consultant, alliance or business partner. | |
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