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Lord Mayor Graham Quirk explains Digital Brisbane at CIO Forum
BRISBANE Lord Mayor Graham Quirk will explain Brisbane City's energetic approach to the new digital economy at a gathering of chief information officers and digital business leaders at the Brisbane CIO Forum on October 1.
This week Brisbane launched the transofrmative website, www.digitalbrisbane.com.au which features a digital business directory, case studies and links for businesses seeking help in adapting their businesses to take advantage of the opportunities 'digital' provides.
Following his appointment as Lord Mayor in May 2011, Cr Quirk has been driving a strong agenda of innovation and economic growth, with a focus on maximising Brisbane opportunities in the digital economy.
Key initiatives by Brisbane have also included the appointment of a Chief Digital Officer -- the second int he world after New York City - and the launch of Digital Brisbane, a five-year plan to kick start Brisbane's digital economy.
Brisbane's Digital Audit found that, irrespective of industry sector and business size, there is a need for Brisbane businesses to transform and lift their digital business capability if they want to compete in the digital economy.
The CIO Forum is regarded as a must-attend event for all senior IT leaders in Brisbane and attendees will be able to hear first-hand the Lord Mayor's thoughts and vision for Brisbane, and how he plans to seed innovation, incubate ideas and see the city become the technical hub for South East Asia.
Created by co-founder of Recon Solutions Steve Scanlan, the CIO Forum has been operating for more than five years, and brings together senior ICT managers from all industries.
Operating in both Brisbane and Sydney, the forums provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for members. The events are an opportunity for ICT leaders to meet their peers in a relaxed atmosphere, share experiences, and get to know and understand what others are doing across industry sectors.
Mr Scanlan said Recon Solutions was formed to address a growing need in the market - "the provision of an end-to-end business solutions, focussing on providing the right resource solutions and the delivery of quality business outcomes".
Recon Solutions runs both a recruitment practice and a business consulting practice, both of which are receiving positive reviews based on their ability to provide value-add solutions to its customers.
The Brisbane CIO Forum opens at 7am for a 7.30am start on Tuesday, October 1, at the Hilton Brisbane Queen's Ballroom. The event will finish at 9am.
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