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Eddie Geller appointed to AIIA board
AIIA is proud to welcome Eddie Geller to the national Board of Directors.
Eddie is the Chief Executive Officer of Unique World. Unique World are experts in managing information across enterprise by delivering innovative solutions that improve collaboration, compliance, customer service and decision making to our clients.
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WCIT 2008: Kuala Lumpur
Open letter from AIIA Chair, John Grant
AIIA Members
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 (WCIT), the world’s premier ICT event.
AIIA is a strong supporter of WCIT, and all members with the opportunity to attend are strongly encouraged to do so. By providing networking and business opportunities with innovators and entrepreneurs and regional ICT leaders, the congress develops ICT innovation and creativity, promotes economic and trade relations, facilitates technology transfer, and offers business-matching opportunities through exposure to venture capitalists and investors on a scale that is second to none.
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2008 AIIA ICT Salary Survey now available
The AIIA Salary Survey is Australia’s most comprehensive survey of ICT industry salary rates and provides an accurate insight into the current marketplace. The March 2008 Survey has now been released, and is only available to AIIA members.
Produced by leading remuneration specialist CSi, it is drawn from the local industry over the past six months and provides the most recent data available on incumbent movements, total remuneration costs and real salary increases.
To order your copy please contact Kelly Hutchinson, GM Membership, 0403 803 543 or email k.hutchinson@aiia.com.au or salarysurvey@aiia.com.au.
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Victorian ICT Industry Survey now open
The State Government of Victoria recognises the enormous contribution the local ICT industry makes to the State’s economic and social well-being. Multimedia Victoria (MMV), the Victorian Government agency responsible for ICT industry and economic development, requests your participation in a state-wide survey of the Victorian ICT industry that is valuable in tracking the profile of the industry and future policy development.
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2008 Hewitt Best Employers in Australia and New Zealand Study
The Hewitt Best Employers in ANZ study is now in its seventh year. It continues to provide a definitive benchmark for participants to measure their effectiveness in providing a workplace that engages their employees and delivers value through people.
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Review of national innovation system
Members' input sought
On 22 January 2008, the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, announced a Review of Australia's national innovation system to be conducted by an expert panel chaired by Dr Terry Cutler. The terms of reference for the review are broad-ranging, recognising that innovation and creative problem solving involve not only the drivers of productivity and competitiveness within firms and industries, but also better ways to deliver public and community services.
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From the desk of Sheyle Moon
AIIA Chief Executive Officer
Australia’s strength in the science sector, universities, and collaborative commercial networks bodes well for our performance in an information-based economy that rewards value-added exports and competitive services.
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Complimentary event tickets for AIIA members
Following a successful partnership with IDC, the AIIA would like to offer members a complimentary ticket to attend IDC’s Unified Communications Event being held at The Sheraton on the Park Sydney on Tuesday 13 May 2008.
At The Unified Communications one day event you will be hear insights from top IDC analyst, David Cannon, Senior Analyst for Telecommunications on Leveraging Technology For Growth. Other vendor partners presenting include CISCO, Microsoft, RIM.
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Applications Being Accepted for FITT Mentoring Program for Women
Are you working at your full potential? Would you like to extend your understanding of the ICT industry? Would you like help to reach specific goals that you are working toward? Have you always wanted a mentor in the industry? Sign up now to be a FITT mentee! Are you looking to share your industry knowledge with others? Are you someone who likes to help others reach their full potential? Looking for a way to give back to the community? Sign up now to be a FITT mentor!
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Computer museum threatened
Australian Computer Museum Society (ACMS) members have preserved items that constitute part of Australia’s computing history since the 1960s. Various benefactors since 1994 have enabled the combined collection to exist and to grow by providing 200 sq.m. of heavily subsidised warehouse space, most recently at Homebush and at Minto.
The Problem
ACMS must vacate its current 200 sq.m. site by March 31. ACMS does not have the funds to lease substitute warehouse space, and is seeking urgent financial support from industry and business.
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New AIIA website launched
Our new website has now been launched!
Based on the feedback of our members, it has a fresh new look and feel. It also features a redesigned, user-friendly membership and event registration system. Employees of member companies who sign in using their work e-mail address will automatically be offered member-only pricing and benefits without having to obtain or confirm their member company token.
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Financial Technology services missions to Microsoft HQ, USA
Applications close April 4
Austrade, in conjunction with Microsoft, is organising a mission to the Microsoft Redmond Headquarters from June 4 to 6 2008, and invites Australian Financial Services Technology and solutions providers to participate.
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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.
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