The Queensland Government has announced the relaunch of Software Queensland as IT Queensland, with State Minister for Science and Information Technology Ros Bates saying the move will solidify the state’s ICT sector.

 

“IT Queensland – in its former capacity as Software Queensland – has made a significant contribution to the ICT industry and I look forward to its ongoing input under a new banner with a broader focus,” Ms Bates said.

 

“Since 2005, it has been a representative on the ICT Industry Workgroup, providing extensive input from an industry point of view into a wide range of issues.”

 

Ms Bates said the State Government recognised the importance of the ICT sector in Queensland, saying it is vital for the government to improve services to the state.

 

“I have just concluded a series of roundtable sessions where I met with representatives from various industry associations and ICT companies to brief them on my priorities as Minister for Information Technology, and discuss how we can best work together,” she said.

 

“By successfully collaborating on major ICT projects, we can deliver real benefits to the community.”

 

“We know if government and industry present a united front, we will ensure the ICT profession has a successful brand and will attract the brightest graduates to the ICT industry.”