[Yr7-10it] MMV News 15 December 2005

[cecilie at vitta.org.au]

Apologies for cross posts, but this latest ICT plan for Victoria should be
of interest to all ICT teachers. Trends are very optimistic for Victoria.

Cecilie


WHAT'S NEW
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New Victorian ICT Industry Plan 2005 – 2010
The Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Marsha Thomson,
has unveiled the Bracks Government’s global vision for Victorian ICT
industry with the launch of the Victorian ICT Industry Plan 2005–2010.  The
Plan identifies new initiatives and programs to support future industry
growth, particularly in the crucial areas of government procurement, export
and investment, workforce development and collaboration.
http://www.mmv.vic.gov.au

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Launch of $US6M Victoria-Israel R&D Fund - VISTECH
The Minister for Innovation, John Brumby, joined Israeli Ambassador,
Naftali Tamir, to launch a US$6 million Victoria-Israel Science and
Technology R&D Fund (VISTECH).  The fund aims to promote, facilitate and
support joint science and technology projects between Victorian and Israeli
entities that will lead to new or improved products in the global market.
VISTECH will fund up to 50 per cent of joint R&D costs of Israeli-Victorian
market-oriented projects in areas like biotechnology environmental
technologies, healthcare and advanced manufacturing.
http://www.mmv.vic.gov.au  to view the press release
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/vistech for further information
Victorian ICT SMEs interested in the Israel market generally should contact
Andrew Ferrington, MMV via tradefairs at mmv.vic.gov.au

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CollabIT - AIIA’s innovative partnering program
Working in partnership on a new collaborative ICT industry project, AIIA
and Multimedia Victoria will offer like minded companies the opportunity to
form collaborative networks, or clusters, to source new markets and
increase sales.  Expressions of interest in the project are currently being
sought from companies or individuals in the Victorian ICT industry prior to
an information session in February 2006.
For more information and to register your interest visit
http://www.aiia.com.au/i-cms.isp?page=930

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Access China program
Is your next market China?  Do you need the use of a desk and office
facilities while in China?  The Victorian Government's offices in Shanghai
& Hong Kong can assist Victorian companies entering these markets in many
different ways. To find out more about what is available from the Access
China program contact Song Lei on lei.song at iird.vic.gov.au or visit
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC.327822/GAP//PC_GAP_4.html

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2005 Secrets of IT Competition
Congratulation to Victorian winners:

- Entertainment Award (1st prize): Everyday Interactive Networks
- Communication Applications Award (3rd prize): Monatec Pty Ltd
http://www.itsecrets.com.au/homepage.jsp?xcid=1

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2005 Victorian Export Awards
Congratulations to:

-  Victorian Exporter of the Year: SGE International Pty Ltd
-  ICT Award Winner: Hitwise Pty Ltd
-  ICT Award Commendee: Thales ATM Pty Ltd
-  Emerging Exporter Award: Cortex I.T. Pty Ltd
-  Victorian Export Award for Innovation Excellence: Rofin Australia Pty
Ltd
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC.327822/STANDARD//PC_60480.html#intNav6

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2005 Australian Export Awards
Congratulations to:
- Australian Exporter of the Year:  The Wiggles International Pty Ltd (NSW)
- ICT Award Winner: Appen Pty Ltd (NSW)
- Emerging Exporter Award: Groundprobe (QLD)
- Small to Medium Manufacturer Award: Rofin Australia Pty Ltd (VIC)
http://www.austrade.gov.au/exportawards/layout/0,,0_PWB110417157-1_23kbfwz1f
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Connecting Victoria - the Multimedia Victoria newsletter, no. 21.  Released
December 2005
Highlights the recent ICT delegation to Bangalore, India and information on
preparation for the Commonwealth Games.
http://www.mmv.vic.gov.au/MMVNewsletters

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ICT Events list
Is there an international ICT event on the MMV website that you feel may be
of interest to other Victorian companies to help export their products?
http://www.mmv.vic.gov.au/tradefairs has a list of all upcoming ICT events.


Reminder
Please update your VicIT details regularly

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details regularly. Please pay particular attention to contact details. If
you have forgotten or lost your password or login details email
leneane.choong at mmv.vic.gov.au.

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Multimedia Victoria, Department of Infrastructure
State Government of Victoria, 2005
http://www.mmv.vic.gov.au/vicit



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