Archive for July, 2011

28
Jul

Expansion of Telecommunications Internet Based Network Connection Services Panel

By Mundi Tomlinson - AGIMO on 28 Jul 2011 2:02pm, no comments

The Telecommunications Internet Based Network Connection Services (IBNC Services) Panel, which was established on 5 July 2011, has been expanded with the following three new additions:

  • Optus Networks Pty Limited;
  • AAPT Limited; and
  • Nextgen Networks Pty Ltd.

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27
Jul

APS ICT Entry Level Programs 2011 Mid-year Graduation Ceremony

By Glenn Archer - AGIMO on 27 Jul 2011 7:00pm, no comments

This evening 25 ICT Cadets and Apprentices celebrated their graduation from the Australian Government ICT Entry level program. These Apprentices and Cadets have now gained their ICT qualification after spending the last 18 months to three years working in an Australian Government agency while also studying. Read more

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27
Jul

Congratulations to the 2011 ICT Young Professional of the Year Award finalists

By Ann Steward - AGIMO on 27 Jul 2011 5:00pm, no comments

I am pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s 2011 ICT Young Professional of the Year Award.

The finalists are (in alphabetical order):

  • John Danassis of the Australian Taxation Office;
  • Squadron Leader Daniel Howarth, Department of Defence; and
  • Duncan Young of the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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26
Jul

Six additional companies appointed to the Telecommunications Management Panel

By Mundi Tomlinson - AGIMO on 26 Jul 2011 5:03pm, no comments

The Telecommunications Management Panel established on 14 June 2011 has expanded further with the following six new additions:

  • Alcatel-Lucent Australia Ltd
  • Dimension Data Australia Pty Ltd
  • Electroboard Solutions Pty Ltd
  • Housley Consulting Pty Ltd
  • Rob Dobson and Associates Pty Ltd
  • Stratatel Ltd

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21
Jul

Applications for the 2012 ICT Entry-level Programs are open now!

By Sarah - ICT Entry-level Skills Team on 21 Jul 2011 11:30am, 1 comment

The Australian Government ICT Entry-level Programs provide an exciting opportunity for people who are interested in beginning a career in ICT to learn technical skills and theories, as well as gain a formal qualification and valuable workplace experience. Read more

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12
Jul

It’s the principles of it…

By Ann Steward - AGIMO on 12 Jul 2011 2:56pm, 2 comments

You might remember that in May last year, we released the Government and Industry Principles of Engagement on ICT. We developed these principles in close consultation with the Australian Information Industry Association and the Australian Industry Group.
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12
Jul

Panel for provision of telecommunications internet based network connections services

By Mundi Tomlinson - AGIMO on 12 Jul 2011 12:00pm, 3 comments

The Telecommunications Internet Based Network Connections Services Panel has been established. The initial panel members are:

  • Fujitsu
  • Telstra
  • Transact

A number of companies may be added to the panel in the near future, as negotiations and contractual arrangements are finalised. Read more

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11
Jul

Draft WCAG 2.0 techniques for review – PDF and Silverlight

By Andrew Arch - AGIMO on 11 Jul 2011 2:36pm, 12 comments

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has released draft versions of WCAG 2.0 techniques to support PDF and Silverlight and has issued a call for review. AGIMO are particularly interested in the draft PDF techniques for WCAG 2.0. Read more

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7
Jul

Draft RFQ: Telecommunications Management Panel

By Mundi Tomlinson - AGIMO on 7 Jul 2011 12:46pm

On 14 June 2011 the Department of Finance and Deregulation (Finance) announced the establishment of the Telecommunications Management Panel (TMAN). Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has a requirement to refresh their Customer Contact Centre and the TMAN Panel is being considered as the contracting framework to source a service provider to deliver their requirement. The purpose of this blog is to seek industry feedback on the draft Request For Quote (RFQ). Read more

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6
Jul

Panel for provision of telecommunications management expanded

By Mundi Tomlinson - AGIMO on 6 Jul 2011 3:57pm, no comments

The Telecommunications Management Panel established on 14 June 2011 has had an additional nine companies added to the panel. The additional companies are:

  • Business Strategy Review Pty Ltd
  • Cisco Systems Australia Pty Ltd
  • Cordelta Pty Ltd
  • Envista Pty Ltd
  • Telsoft Pty Ltd
  • The Strategic Directions Group
  • UXC Ltd
  • Transpire Pty Ltd
  • Veridian Solutions Pty Ltd

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