Birks 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 ArticleAIIA backs National Digital Economy Strategy
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has thrown its weight behind the Gillard Government’s establishment of a National Digital Economy Strategy.
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 ArticleApple, Microsoft, Adobe summonsed to appear before IT pricing inquiry
Apple, Microsoft and Adobe have all been summonsed to appear before a parliamentary inquiry into IT pricing, following months of wrangling to get the companies to appear before the committee.
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 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 ArticleAIIA 'optimistic' on share option fix in tough startup environment
The Australian Information Industry Association is upbeat on Australia changing tax rules that have restricted startups’ ability to recruit and retain staff, according to AIIA CEO Suzanne Campbell.
View ArticleInternet Australia, AIIA call for Turnbull to accelerate NBN rollout
Internet Australia has called on prime minister-designate Malcolm Turnbull to "fast-track" construction of the National Broadband Network.
View ArticleAustralian Information Industry Association appoints new CEO
Rob Fitzpatrick will step into the chief executive role at the Australian Information Industry Association from 1 February, the AIIA announced today.
View ArticleTech industry peak body expects ‘encryption’ law to hit exports
The chief executive of the Australian Information Industry Association has warned that laws designed to help police and national security agencies intercept encrypted communications are likely to...
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