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Below are the Members of NICTIA
Australian Computer Society (ACS)www.acs.org.au
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the professional association for those working in the field of information technology. The Society acts as the voice and guardian of standards and ethics for the computer profession. The Society's programs help the members to develop new skills, make new contacts and keep up to date a level of awareness of trends, policies and practices within the industry.
 Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)www.aigroup.asn.au
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is Australia's leading industry organisation representing 10,000 employers in manufacturing, construction, automotive, telecommunications, IT & call centres, transport, labour hire and other industries. Ai Group's members operate businesses of all sizes throughout Australia and represent a broad and expanding range of sectors, including the ICT industry.
Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)www.aiia.com.au
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has represented, led and connected the Australian ICT industry for more than 25 years.
AIIA assists the ICT industry to meet its business objectives, locally and globally in corporate and government markets. Together, we set the strategic direction of our industry. We influence public policy, engage industry stakeholders and provide our members with business productivity tools, advisory services and market intelligence to accelerate their business growth.
 Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Association (AIMIA)www.aimia.com.au
AIMIA is the peak national industry body representing the Interactive Media and Digital Content sectors in Australia. The Association is devoted to the commercial development of the industry as a whole and to the commercial development of the distinct AIMIA members and AIMIA member groups that comprise the Interactive Media and Digital Sectors.
 Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA)www.amta.org.au
AMTA is the peak industry body representing Australia’s mobile telecommunications industry. Its mission is “To promote an environmentally, socially and economically responsible and successful mobile telecommunications industry in Australia”.
 Asia Pacific Smart Card Forum (APSCF)www.smartcardforum.asn.au
The Asia Pacific Smart Card Forum (APSCF) provides a key focus for smart card technology, linking users and suppliers, proactively managing industry and community issues, and providing a cohesive body to explore new applications and publicise the benefits of the technology.
The APSCF and the Australian IT Security Forum (AITSF) - both Forums of AEEMA - have formed an alliance: Smartcard and Information Security Australia (SISA).
 Australian Telecommunications Group (ATUG)www.atug.com.au
ATUG is committed to the development of fair and open competition in telecommunications services, as it believes competition serves users' interests best. It does this by promoting choice in services, which leads to better prices and better quality services. The Australian Telecommunications Users Group was founded on a vision.
"To achieve high quality telecommunications services at OECD benchmark prices for Australian businesses."
www.auda.org.au au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA) is the policy authority and industry self-regulatory body for the .au domain name space. auDA: develops and implements domain name policy licenses 2LD registry operators accredits and licenses registrars implements consumer safeguards facilitates .au Dispute Resolution Policy represents .au at ICANN and other international fora.
 CSIRO ICT Centrehttp://www.ict.csiro.au/
CSIRO is Australia’s largest and most diverse scientific research organisation, employing over 6000 people. With sites around Australia and the world,. CSIRO’s research touches almost every aspect of human activity including astronomy, minerals, agriculture, the environment, manufacturing, information technology, telecommunications, health, energy and transport.
The CSIRO ICT Centre is the hub for ICT research in CSIRO with substantial capabilities focussed on: The Centre aims to enable innovations across the breadth of industries that CSIRO’s research with a particular emphasis on the CSIRO-led National Research Flagship programs.
Communications Alliancewww.commsalliance.com.au
Communications Alliance was formed in 2006 to provide a unified voice for the Australian communications industry and to lead it into the next generation of converging networks, technologies and services. In pursuing its goals, Communications Alliance offers a forum for the industry to make coherent and constructive contributions to policy development and debate.
By providing leadership on new trends and directions, Communications Alliance fulfils a vital unifying role on behalf of the industry and its members, particularly in areas of competition, innovation and industry development.
Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)www.dsto.defence.gov.au
Females in Information Technology & Telecommunications (FITT)www.fitt.org.au Our mission is to: · Encourage more women into the ICT industry
· Inspire women in the industry to achieve their personal aspirations and potential
· Assist women to broaden their understanding of the ICT industry
· Facilitate networking opportunities
 GS1 Australia is one of the largest not-for-profit organisations in the country and a significant player in the Australian eCommerce landscape. Built by Australian business for the benefit of Australian business, GS1 Australia’s fundamental role is to allocate GS1 numbers and barcodes to its members, helping them maintain globally accepted trading standards through the global GS1 System. Everything GS1 Australia does is aimed at helping members work smarter and more efficiently with the GS1 System – speeding goods to market, forging closer bonds with customers and unlocking the business-building power of accurate, real-time information. Internationally, around one million member countries in 145 countries use GS1 standards to order, track, trace, deliver and pay for billions of goods each day. Through its Alliance Partners program GS1 Australia works with ICT companies to help members implement the GS1 System. More than 80 GS1 Alliance Partners offer a range of supply chain hardware, software, communications products and service solutions. All GS1 Alliance Partners are accredited by GS1 Australia so you can trust that their solutions are compliant, proven and effective with the GS1 System. For more information visit http://www.gs1au.org/
 Internet Industry Association (IIA)www.iia.net.au
The Internet Industry Association is Australia's national Internet industry organisation. Members include telecommunications carriers, content creators and publishers, web developers, e-commerce traders and solutions providers, hardware vendors, systems integrators, banks, insurance underwriters, Internet law firms, ISPs, educational and training institutions, Internet research analysts, and a range of other businesses providing professional and technical support services.
On behalf of its members, the IIA provides policy input to government and advocacy on a range of business and regulatory issues, to promote laws and initiatives which enhance access, equity, reliability and growth of the medium within Australia.
 Internet Society of Australia (ISOC)www.isoc-au.org.au
ISOC-AU is a non-profit society founded in 1996 which promotes internet development for the whole community - private, academic and business users: the internet is for everyone!
ISOC-AU is a chapter of the world-wide Internet Society and supports international web accessibilty guidelines.
Maddockswww.maddocks.com.au
Maddocks is a leading Australian law firm with clients that include emerging businesses, government and major corporations. Maddocks' team is experienced in intellectual property and technology matters.
 Medical Software Industry Association (MSIA)www.msia.com.au
The Medical Software Industry Association (MSIA) represents the interests of the Australian commercial software industry which develops, supplies and services information management products and services for healthcare practitioners, healthcare service providers and healthcare organisations.
1. The functions of the association are to include but not be confined to:
- provide a collective and representative voice of the Members in discussions and negotiations with government, other associations and representative bodies, individuals and commercial companies.
- provide a mechanism for other organisations and individuals to communicate effectively with the Members.
- provide a means by which intelligence and information can be distributed to the Members.
- provide a forum for effective cooperation by the Members in areas which will be mutually beneficial.
2. Each Member is committed to active involvement in the advancement of medical Informatics as a profession and to the improvement of standards, quality, innovation and professionalism of the medical information management industry in Australia.
National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA)www.neca.asn.au
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) represents electrical and communications contractors Australia-wide, from employers and business people to technicians.
NECA’s services are tailored to the unique needs of contractors working in the electrotechnology industry.
NECA provides timely information, advice and practical tools to make business easier, safer and more cost-effective.
National ICT Australia (NICTA)www.nicta.com.au/index.cfm
National ICT Australia (NICTA) is a national research institute with a charter to build Australia’s pre-eminent Centre of Excellence for information and communications technology (ICT). NICTA is building capabilities in ICT research, research training and commercialisation in the ICT sector for the generation of national benefit.
National ICT Australia is funded by the Australian Government as represented by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts and the Australian Research Council through Backing Australia’s Ability and the ICT Centre of Excellence program. NICTA was established and is supported by its members: The Australian Capital Territory Government; The Australian National University; NSW Department of State and Regional Development; and The University of New South Wales. NICTA is also supported by its partners: the University of Sydney; University of Melbourne; the Victorian Government; the Queensland Government; Griffith University; Queensland University of Technology; and Queensland University.
Small Enterprise Telecommunications Centre Limited (SETEL)www.setel.com.au
SETEL's role is to advance the interests of small, micro and home business as consumers of telecommunications services with industry, government and regulators.
We seek to raise levels of awareness of telecommunications issues, products and services and assist small businesses to make informed decisions as consumers in the telecommunications market.
 Standards Australiawww.standards.org.au
Standards Australia is internationally renowned for its role in the development of standards and is recognised by the Government as the peak, non-government standards body in Australia.
Standards Australia is dedicated to setting benchmarks to meet the growing expectations of the Australian community, industry and government through providing an active forum for discussion, debate and consensus.
The Communications, IT & e-Commerce Group aims to deliver services that maximise business benefits. A significant amount of effort goes into understanding industry needs and delivering services to meet these needs through rationalising Standards, improving two-way communication, managing interfaces, promoting international competitiveness, encouraging innovation, enabling interconnectivity and reducing competing proprietary Standards.
 TEDICORE (Telecommunications and Disability Consumer Representation)www.tedicore.org.au
TEDICORE is the voice on ICT of Australia's peak organisations of people with disabilities. It represents the interests of people with a disability in relation to ICT issues and promotes equity and accessibility. It is supported by the Commonwealth through the "Grants to Fund Telecommunications Consumer Representations" program of the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. TEDICORE is administered by the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations.
Telecommunication Society of Australiawww.tsa.org.au
The TSA's prime objective is to advance industry members’ level of knowledge and understanding of the issues, developments and new directions in the broader telecommunications industry, and thereby maintain international competitiveness. It achieves this objective through its website www.tsa.org.au, through its quality quarterly journal the Telecommunications Journal of Australia (TJA), by electronic newsletters to its members, and through the organisation of regular monthly lunchtime seminars, breakfasts, and evening events with speakers who are industry experts, at minimal cost to TSA members.
The TSA’s second and equally important objective is to provide a competition-neutral “meeting place for telecommunications professionals”, where people in the industry can meet to celebrate the achievements of our industry in serving the Australian economy and society. To meet this objective, the Society holds annual industry dinners with inspiring speakers: the Charles Todd Oration in Sydney and the Innovation Address in Melbourne. |
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