World Computer Congress raises questions of business, industry relevance
The search for importance of industry bodies and global technology conferences accelerated at the World Computer Congress 2010 in Brisbane as attendees and speakers alike questioned the relevance such...
View ArticleAIIA spruiks green IT sustainability to Canberra
Industry body Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has called upon Australian governments, businesses and the ICT industry to collaborate on using technology more effectively to reduce...
View ArticleNSW procurement changes highlight schism with industry
The NSW Government has urged the state’s ICT industry to back forthcoming changes to procurement contracts but consternation among some have shown a continuing need to iron out differences.
View ArticleMisconceptions plague the green machine
Green IT has been given no shortage of attention in past years; among the continuing debates around climate change and sustainability, Green IT inevitably comes to the forefront as either an obstacle...
View ArticleIndustry services panel feedback positive: AGIMO
The Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) claims positive responses from industry to its whole-of-government ICT services panel (WISP), despite the proposal being slammed by the...
View ArticleBirks steps down as AIIA chief
Updated: Ian Birks will step down as chief executive of peak industry body the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) after three years in the role.
View ArticleAIIA commends Victorian budget
The Australia Information Industry Association (AIIA) has commended the Victorian Government’s proposed budget despite the document’s lack of focus on information technology spending.
View ArticleWireless, satellite not second-rate NBN solutions: AIIA
The use of wireless and satellite technology under the National Broadband Network (NBN) should not be regarded as a second-rate solution for regional and remote Australia, a Senate Estimates session...
View ArticleConroy's department signs up AIIA for digital economy push
Communications minister, Senator Stephen Conroy, has revealed that a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) and his department.
View ArticleSA is setting the e-commerce benchmark: AIIA
The South Australian government has set the standard for e-commerce across the nation with the launch of its new strategic plan, the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has said.
View ArticleNICTA wins R&D award for facial recognition software
National ICT Australia (NICTA) has been recognised for its facial recognition technology, winning the ICT research and development (R&D) award at the Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA) in...
View ArticleACS, AIIA oppose work-related self-education tax reform
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) and the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) have indicated disapproval of Treasurer Wayne Swan’s move to limit tax deductibles for work-related...
View ArticleIndustry welcomes ICT education funding
Industry groups have welcomed the federal government’s additional funding to encourage students to become more involved in ICT education.
View ArticleWork-related self-education tax reform deferred
Plans to defer the proposed $2000 limit on work-related self-education tax deductibles by another year have been heralded by several industry stakeholders as an example of stronger support for the...
View ArticleAustralia holding back startups: AIIA
Australia risks slipping further behind other countries unless it does more to foster technology startups, the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has warned.
View ArticleThe wrong skills for the wrong century
CeBIT was held in Sydney this week and for the first time – in the midst of the celebration of technology innovation – there was a specific session focused on what only can be described as an economic...
View ArticleAIIA and ACS: Congrats Turnbull, now step it up
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), and the Australian Computer Society (ACS) are urging the Turnbull government to accelerate the digitisation of the economy.
View ArticleNSW procurement changes highlight schism with industry
The NSW Government has urged the state’s ICT industry to back forthcoming changes to procurement contracts but consternation among some have shown a continuing need to iron out differences.
View ArticleMisconceptions plague the green machine
Green IT has been given no shortage of attention in past years; among the continuing debates around climate change and sustainability, Green IT inevitably comes to the forefront as either an obstacle...
View ArticleIndustry services panel feedback positive: AGIMO
The Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) claims positive responses from industry to its whole-of-government ICT services panel (WISP), despite the proposal being slammed by the...
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