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eNews this week


Welcome to the ACS SA weekly newsletter, providing updates for week ending 9th February 2007.

  1. South Australian Branch of the TSA February Lecture - Wednesday 14th February
  2. UniSA & ACS ICT Roundtable - Monday 26th February
  3. South Australian Branch Forum - Wednesday 28th February
  4. Computer Professional Educational Program Scholarships - Applications Close 28 February
  5. Education Across the Nation (EdXN) 1st Quarter - Monday 19th March
  6. ACS CEO Dennis Furini to Retire
  7. The SA ICT Event of the Year
  8.  Wireless World Exhibition - Sydney Exhibition Centre 20th &21st March

1. South Australian Branch of the TSA February Lecture - Wednesday 14th February

Topic:  Adaptive Business Intelligence


Date: 14th Feburary 2007
Time:  5.30pm (Sandwiches and coffee provided)
Venue: Engineering House - 10 Bagot St North Adelaide

Bookings and further information: 
http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=event&temID=eventdetails&eveID=1908


2. UniSA & ACS ICT Roundtable - Monday 26th February

Topic: IT Crystal Ball – 2007 and Beyond
Trends and expectations in the Public Sector, trends and Expectations in the Private Sector and a view from Academia.

Date: 26th Feburary 2007
Time:  5:45 – 7:00pm
Venue: EDS House, 108 North Terrace, Adelaide

Bookings and further information: 
http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=event&temID=eventdetails&eveID=1907


3.  South Australian Branch Forum - Wednesday 28th February

'Welcome to New Members'  -
A great networking opportunity and a good way to learn about your ACS.

Date: 28th Feburary 2007
Time:  5:30
Venue: KPMG, Level 7, 151 Pirie Street, Adelaide

Bookings and further information: 
http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=event&temID=eventdetails&eveID=1843


4. Computer Professional Educational Program Scholarships - Applications Close 28 February


Did you know the ACS are offering two CPEP scholarships to members in each state and territory?
For information on criteria and application procedures visit http://www.acs.org.au/cpprogram/index.cfm?action=show&conID=cppscholarship
For information on the CPEP visit www.acs.org.au/cpprogram


5.  Education Across the Nation (EdXN) 1st Quarter - Monday 19th March

Topic: The Future ICT Professional 

Date: 19th March 20072007
Time: 5.30pm for 5.45pm start
Venue: Finlaysons 81 Flinders Street, Adelaide

Bookings and further information: 
http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=event&temID=eventdetails&eveID=1838

There'll also be some master-classes from Gerry McGovern (September), Graeme Simsion (April/May) and Rob Thomsett (July) plus some half day workshops from Brian Nielsen on Presentation & Public Speaking in Q1/Q2.

A full schedule will be avilable soon. Please see:  http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=event&temID=eventsfilter&taxID=-&date=-&state=9005
for information as it comes to hand.


6. ACS CEO Dennis Furini to Retire

ACS acknowledges Furini for past seven years of achievement

Thursday, 8th February 2007 - The Australian Computer Society (ACS), today announced that Dennis Furini, will depart from his position as CEO of the nation’s peak ICT professional body, in May 2007 to enter retirement.

See: http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=notice&temID=noticedetails&notID=722
for further information.


7. The SA ICT Event of the Year

SA Premier at AIIA Board of Directors Dinner on 21st  February

AIIA's South Australian Branch Committee is pleased to invite you to join AIIA's national Board of Directors for the first major ICT industry dinner and networking opportunity for 2007. This is an outstanding opportunity to join senior ICT identities and hear about the issues and opportunities facing the ICT industry locally, nationally and internationally.

Date: Wednesday 21 February 2007
Time: 6:30pm – 7:00pm  (exclusive members networking)
         7:00pm for 7:30pm (dinner event)

Venue: Hyatt Regency, North Terrace, Adelaide

For bookings and further information: http://www.aiia.com.au/i-cms.isp?page=events&option=front&id=2235

Enquiries: Contact Berridge Hume-Phillips on (08) 8270 5080 or 0407 242 800


8. Wireless World Exhibition - Sydney Exhibition Centre 20th &21st March

Chaired by the SA Branch Chairperson, Professor Reg Coutts, this is Australia’s ONLY event focusing on the use of wireless, mobility and RF solutions for BUSINESS. Now in its 4th year, this has become Australia’s BIGGEST event in this booming ICT sector and the ONLY event specialising in wireless solutions for the mobile business/enterprise. Profiles include: WLAN, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 3G, RFID, PDAs, Mobile Devices, Wireless Security, WVoIP, tracking, navigation, GPS, sensors, wireless training/education & certification.

The event consists of 1 LARGE EXHIBITION, plus 3 SUMMITS and 3 WORKSHOPS with over 50 expert speakers from around the world.

Further information can be found at:http://www.wirelessworld2007.com/




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