Reading RoomThis update provides an overview of the latest issues of interest to ICT professionals both in Australia and Internationally. We hope that you will find this information useful.
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This update provides an overview of the latest issues of interest to ICT professionals both in Australia and Internationally. We hope that you will find this information useful.
Please feel free to forward this update to any of your colleagues or friends who may be interested.
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Convergence Review Announced
Late last year the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy released draft terms of reference (Terms of Reference) for a comprehensive review of Australia's communication and media regulation (the Convergence Review). The Convergence Review will be undertaken by an independent committee appointed by the Minister.
In this context, convergence refers to previously separate devices (such as televisions, mobile phones and computers) and platforms such as (broadcast, telecommunications and broadband) now supporting many different services and applications. An example of convergence is Foxtel On Xbox (i.e., subscription television delivered over the Internet via a traditional gaming device) but there are many examples (such as video on demand services, IPTV and content services delivered to smart phones via 3G networks).
As of 1 January 2011, suppliers and manufacturers will need to understand and have implemented new practices and procedures in line with the new and overhauled Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
This update provides an overview of the latest issues of interest to ICT professionals both in Australia and Internationally. We hope that you will find this information useful.
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2010 has been another massive year for the information, communication and technologies sector. Before we hit the beach (and the BBQ) for a well earned break, Maddocks Partner Brendan Coady and Associate Sonia Sharma reflect on the year that was and review the Top Ten Tech Trends for 2010 including the "game changing" technologies and events that have impacted on the way we live and do business.
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Brendan Coady | Partner
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An overview of the latest issues of interest to ICT professionals both in Australia and Internationally.
The final report from the Government’s review into Australia’s $1.3 trillion superannuation system (the Cooper Review) was released in June 2010.
The Commonwealth Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has released an Exposure Draft of a proposed Contract Template Selection and Tailoring Guide, and has invited industry to comment.
