At the Annual General Meeting held at the Brisbane Club on October 27, Sue Wickenden, CEO of iSmart was elected to Vice Chair of Software Queensland. Sue is passionate about helping small businesses succeed and will bring to the position a determination to champion this group of members.

About Software Queensland

Software Queensland provides senior managers of Queensland software development companies with a venue to discuss confidential issues and share their experiences in an open, confidential and non-competitive environment.

In Australia the ICT industry comprises nearly 5% of the total value of the Australian Economy, with over 250,000 people actively engaged in its activities. Queensland’s 77,000 strong ICT workforce and $23.6 billion per annum revenue generation, puts it amongst the most economically significant industries in the State.

Queensland software development companies play a major role in making the ICT industry dynamic, innovative and a strong global competitor. As such, they need an advocate that will promote their talents and strengths to corporations and governments Australia-wide. Software Queensland is this advocate.

In 2004 Software Queensland was established to provide a focussed forum for Queensland based ISV's. Our 'narrow church' was established to provide an environment and representation that addressed the specific issues, opportunities and challenges faced by companies commercialising software in Queensland.