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Healthcare
The past few years has seen a move away from paper based systems in healthcare to an increased investment in health IT systems, digital medical devices and administrative systems. However, effective integration and interoperability of systems is lacking. The inaugural eHealth Interoperability Conference builds on our well established ehealth conference series and will discuss the…
22 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
With so much debate on transport and infrastructure focussing on the needs of Melbourne, Informa is fortunate to be hosting the Federal Member for Melbourne and Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Adam Bandt at the Victorian Transport Infrastructure Summit. Adam’s portfolio of responsibilities ranges from education to workplace relations, however he is particularly passionate about creating…
22 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The funding of transport infrastructure traditionally plays a central role in federal and state election campaigns. With only a few weeks to go until Australia is casting its vote on which party will lead the country over the next three years, we have summarised the key funding promises for road and rail infrastructure made by…
21 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Leadership skills may come naturally to some, but many people are still apprehensive about public speaking. Here are five tips for engaging your audience more effectively and honing your negotiation skills through the lectern. Be loud and clear It may seem obvious, but mumbling through your speech or presentation isn't going to inspire confidence.…
21 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The NSW Transport Infrastructure summit was held on the 7th & 8th August and speakers surprised the audience by describing the 'sexiness' of rail. Here's a closer look at what was discussed. FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS There were many recurring themes at the NSW Transport Infrastructure summit but rail freight was the definite winner with majority…
20 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Delivering "better infrastructure and planning" is key to the State Government’s plan of a four pillar economy to get "Queensland back on track". As transport takes a leading role in strengthening the Queensland economy, there has never been a better time to review the transport projects and policy promoting the State's future productivity and prosperity. In the lead-up to…
20 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Hitoshi joined INPEX CORPORATION in 1994 following ten years with Japan China Oil Development Company in various domestic and international assignments. In 1998, following four years in the Accounting & Finance Division at INPEX Tokyo head office, Hitoshi transferred to INPEX Browse Ltd, joining the inaugural Perth office team. Hitoshi returned to Tokyo office in…
20 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Whatever industry you work in, email communication is likely to be a part of the job, making it vital you brush up on your etiquette when sending messages. This is particularly true if you are in a leadership position, as no matter how good you are at conveying information in person, you won't always have…
19 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The current price for iron ore of $156.27 a tonne is the best since October 2011. We had the chance to speak to Magnus Ericsson, Chairman at Raw Materials Group about long-term iron ore market trends and foreign investments in mining projects. IMM Events: At the 2012 Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast conference you…
16 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The future of mining engineering in Australia looks set to remain strong, provided government and industry work together. This is according to Andrew Mackenzie, chief executive of BHP Billiton, who claimed the country can continue to enjoy strong wealth flows from resources. Mr Mackenzie claimed Asia's development boom will bring lucrative opportunities for the nations…
16 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
South Australia has emerged during the past decade as a proven and secure destination for resource development. Our State is home to a number of exciting developments in the mining sector either recently completed or underway. Stable policy setting together with measures to assist and attract investment, backed by strong case management support, have quadrupled…
14 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Many of us have experienced the frustration of not being able to place a mobile phone call in a crowded airport and some of us have had the experience of, when we turn for highways, perceiving the superposition of radio station signals from one city to another. One reason why this happens is because there…
13 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights