Half-Year Executive Briefing

A critical briefing for those responsible for developing and delivering against sales budgets and strategies

What can we expect from the forthcoming Federal Budget?

Where are the remaining opportunities for 2009?

Why will this effect you?

Briefing Description

Australia is now experiencing the full brunt of the Global Financial Crisis. Already, in 2008-09, the Government’s financial position has changed dramatically from a strong surplus and net lender to substantial deficit and growing debt.

In Intermedium’s first Half Year Executive Briefing, the spotlight will be on:

• The first half ICT spending results - winners, the losers;
• Developments in the market and how they've impacted procurement;
• Status of implementation of the Gershon recommendations;
• What we can expect from the forthcoming Federal Budget; and
• Opportunities for the remainder of 2008-09.

Briefing Objectives

Tim Conway and Kevin Noonan will explain what has happened in the Government market, and provide insight into the issues being faced by the Government as it prepares its second Budget, normally the time for “getting things done” in Australia’s electoral cycle.

Attend this briefing and gain an understanding of:

• What has affected government ICT spending over the last year?
• Where money has been flowing, and to whom;
• How to prepare for 2009-10; and
• Who, in terms of government agencies, might be the best prospects for business.

Who should attend?

• Public Sector Managers;
• Account Managers;
• Government CIO's;
• Canberra Branch Managers;
• Sales Managers; and
• Marketing Managers.

Speakers

Tim Conway
Head of Research
Intermedium

Tim's lengthy and strategic involvement in the ICT industry spans business development, consulting, lobbying and research services. 

Tim spent a number of years as Deputy Executive Director of the AIIA, where he dealt with government both in its capacity as a policy-maker/regulator and as a major customer.  Tim established a consultancy, FACTOTUM Research, which assisted a range of ICT and other companies deal in the public sector market. 

Tim has played key roles in establishing two start-ups, including securing venture capital support and transitioning in new management.  Before joining Intermedium, Tim was responsible for Government Programs at Canon Australia.

Tim has degrees in Commerce and Law, and spent his early career as an economist in the resources sector and a ministerial adviser.

Kevin Noonan
Head of Consulting
Intermedium

Kevin is responsible for the delivery of Intermedium's consulting services, and is a Federal Government ICT subject matter specialist.  In this capacity, he is sought after as a strategist, executive speaker and media commentator.

Kevin has more than 30 years experience in government ICT, including ten years as a government senior executive and Chief Information Officer.  Over this time he has held positions responsible for almost every aspect of ICT, ranging from technical infrastructure and major purchasing, through to policy and business change.

Drawing on his experience in more than six government agencies, Kevin brings a broad understanding of the ICT needs of government, as well as a deep background in many ICT disciplines.