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How productive is your IT infrastructure?

The 10th Information Technology Conference for Local Government, IT2007, will be held on 13 to 16 November in beautiful Coffs Harbour. Hosted by Coffs Harbour City Council, the conference provides a forum for Local Government managers and support staff to network, learn and exchange ideas.

The theme for this year’s conference is ‘PRODUCTIVITY – How Productive is your IT infrastructure?’. IT2007 hopes to equip delegates with knowledge and resources for getting the most out of their IT infrastructure investment.

“Our conference has also grown over the last 11 years into the premier Local Government IT event in Australasia,” said Adam Young, conference organiser. “We would like to thank our three major sponsors, HP Australia, Telstra Country Wide and SurfControl.”

The conference venue is the home of the Wallabies, the Beautiful Novotel Pacific Bay Resort. For details on the venue visit www.pacificbayresort.com.au

The conference details are available at it2007.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au

This year’s conference will focus on:

  • IT best practices – information management, open source, disaster recovery
  • cutting edge and emerging IT technologies – including sharepoint, integrated messaging, mobile computing
  • Council case studies – including Clarence Council’s award winning project
  • technical IT skills – Internet security, network management
  • IT management skills and techniques
  • change management
  • personal/professional growth and development.

Also included are case studies from a number of Councils that have implemented successful IT strategies, and enlightening presentations from quality IT industry professionals.

Featuring a quality trade exhibition, delegates will see the latest in software, hardware and management solutions and have the chance to discuss their organisation’s specific needs with IT specialists.

Participation in this event is keenly sought after and all sponsor/trade positions have already been filled.

The program is now available on the website or by emailing your contact details.
“Vacancies are filling fast, so get in early to secure your attendance,” Adam Young said.

“Once again our guarantee is a sensational program and quality entertainment, to make this year’s event the best to date.”

For more information contact Michelle Aubert on (02) 6648 4458 or email IT2007@chcc.nsw.gov.au

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