AWA News

	David Spence appointed to the AWA Limited Board 18 May 2010 The AWA Board of Directors has been strengthened by the recent appointment of Mr David Spence. For more details see the attached press release below   read more...
	Successful Projects in 2009 and more underway in 2010 16 March 2010 In late 2009 AWA successfully undertook a series of major deployment projects for Telstra in Westpac and CBA, as well for Dell in the NSW DET and has kicked off 2010 working with CDM in Queensland Police.   read more...
	Paper for EIASM Conference 5 March 2010 Professor David Walters from Sydney University is presenting a paper on service management featuring AWA as a case study at the EIASM conference in Brussels. Written in conjunction with AWA’s Managing Director – Mark Rainbird – “DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND THE OPERATIONAL INTERFACE IN A B2B SERVICE ENVIRONMENT “ is being presented at the 4th Workshop on Market Driven Supply Chains for the European Institute of Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM).
	Chairman of AWA 12 January 2010 John Dougall is a founding shareholder and has been our inaugural Chairman since the company was acquired. John has now decided to relinquish the role of Chairman, but to remain as a Director and Shareholder of the company while focusing his time/energy on securing major new business opportunities for AWA.   Following on from John's decision, Michael Brogan has agreed to take on the role of Non-Executive Chairman. Michael is also an inaugural Director
	DELL CIS 01 November 2009   AWA is now providing Carry in Services (CIS) for Dell nationally. This allows Dell customers to return their products for repair at AWA's offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra. AWA also manages a returns service for Dell customers in regional Australia.
	AWA participates in ITLS Post Graduate Program 25 August 2009   AWA is participating for the second time in the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) at Sydney University, Post Graduate Experience Program.   In 2008 AWA was one of four companies that participated in a pilot program with ITLS to provide work experience for graduands in ITLS masters or doctoral degree programs in Logistics. That pilot was a great success. The student assigned to AWA - "Beijing Bob" Yueming Yin - proved to be a great addition to AWA's logistics team and was offered a full time position with AWA at the end of program. The scheme itself has now been expanded and AWA has its second participant joining our Logistics team. The Managing Director of AWA, Mark Rainbird, is on the ITLS Board of Advice.
	ESP – Supporting the Airline Industry Globally 19 June 2009 AWA is now providing remedial maintenance and deployment services for ESP, a UK based company. AWA will be supporting  ESP’s international customers who have a presence in Australia, primarily in the airline industry. AWA’s strategic relationship with ESP provides AWA with a “global reach” to support our local customers with requirements outside of Australia and also gives ESP the confidence that it has a local partner that matches their world-wide service standards. read more...
	Interactive Classrooms – NSW 17 June 2009 AWA has now installed over 2,500 classrooms in NSW working for Dell as part of a project to install interactive technology in every school in NSW for the NSW Department of Education read more...
	Commendations for AWA Cisco VISE Team 15 June 2009 AWA has provided national field service support to Cisco for over 10 years. In late 2008 AWA took over the Cisco VISE (Virtual Internetworking Support Engineer) support function for the Asia Pacific region. Since then the group has received numerous customer commendations... read more...
	GTech and NSW Lotteries 3 June 2009 GTech and NSW Lotteries In May AWA commenced a major technology transformation project for its customer GTech. GTech have supplied the Retail Terminal Technology and Host Application Systems to NSW Lotteries for over 10 years. read more...
	Logistics Association of Australia Seminar 14 May 2009 On the 14th May 2009 AWA’s Managing Director spoke to a joint dinner seminar held by the Logistics Association of Australia and an Advanced Course for RAAF Logistics Officers conducted by the Australian Defence Force Academy. The topic: “Putting the Value Chain to Work: the AWA experience”
	NEC Consumer Products Service 1 April 2009 Effective 1st April 2009 AWA has been appointed by NEC Australia  as its national warranty service provider and spare parts agent for all white and brown goods consumer electronics products and for commercial projectors and displays.
Click to Enlarge	Project Management the AWA Way 30 October 2008 Our recent series of advertisements in the Financial Review and Rust Report highlighting our Deployment capabilities received some great feedback.   Of course it’s always good to actually deliver on your promises!   To ensure we not only deliver but exceed expectations, we have completed rebuilding our Project Management methodology with the assistance of our good friends at PMP Partners.   Attached is a short release. click here for Press Release
	TiVo Repairs 30 October 2008 We are pleased to advise that we have finalised an agreement to provide repair services for the TiVo devices that launched recently in Australia. A contract was signed on the 23rd of October with Hybrid Television Services (a subsidiary of Channel 7), and the first repaired product shipped on the 28th of October 2008. read more...
	BIG W – Packaged IT and AV Services 23 October 2008 Following a trial at the Big W store at Rouse Hill in NSW, AWA is to roll out packaged IT and AV services in Big W stores nationally over the coming months. This is under AWA’s “Telefix” brand and offer purchasers of electronic equipment in Big W additional installation and other services to enhance their product experience. Mark Rainbird, AWA’s Managing Director noted that “This is another important step in building our presence in the emerging consumer technology support market following our acquisition of Telefix. We are very pleased to also further extend our existing relationship with Big W.”
	GE Health Roll Out 20 October 2008 AWA has been contracted by GE Health to assemble server racks and for the installation of workstations in various hospitals across four area Health Services in NSW. AWA’s Managing Director Mark Rainbird noted that “This contract builds on our traditional skills in the networks areas, but is an exciting opportunity to work with a new and very respected partner ”.
	Warranty Management Services for GAF 26 September 2008 AWA is now providing warranty management services for GAF. Founded in 1959, GAF is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of small electrical appliances, whitegoods, power accessories, heating, cooling, audio, lighting and food. read more...
	EFTPOS Services for the Commonwealth Bank 30 July 2008 AWA has recently signed a new contract to provide support for the Commmonwealth Bank’s EFTPOS fleet. It is one of two providers. Services cover logistics and field support. AWA’s Managing Director Mark Rainbird noted that “This was a new market for us when we first started doing work for the Bank two years. We have “raised the bar” in the terms of service delivery and this led to the renewal of the arrangement which was very pleasing.”
	Interview with MD 25 July, 2008 As part of the launch of its advertising campaign to promote its Deployment Capabilities, AWA’s Managing Director Mark Rainbird was interviewed in the Rust Report. read more...
	AWA Traineeship Launch 12 November, 2007 Sydney, Australia (09 11 2007) – AWA Limited, announced today that it has established an ‘AWA Traineeship’ programme designed to assist young talented people with an interest in technology who want to eventually own their own business. read more...  AWA Traineeship Poster
	John Dougall 2CH Interview 22 May, 2007 Excutive Chairman of AWA, John Dougall, was interviewed on 2CH about the history of the company. Download media file (2mb) ...
	Media Release AWA wins CeBIT.AU Excellence in Technology Services Award 21 May, 2007   One of the oldest and best-known Australian technology brands, AWA Limited (originally known as Amalgamated Wireless Australasia when it was founded early last century), made a welcome return to the limelight at CeBIT Australia 2007 by winning the CeBIT.AU Excellence in ICT Services Award. read more ...
	Media Release "AWA and PC Tools team up to fight spyware at home and in the office" 21 May, 2007 AWA, through its new franchise network, has partnered with PC Tools to co-market the award winning PC Tools Spyware Doctor™ and other computer protection products via their franchise network. Press Release ... Computing Daily News - Buy security when AWA man calls ... CRN - AWA offers PC Tools - News Story
	Sydney Morning Hearld "An old wireless company heeds the new wave" 8 May, 2007 Let us take a short walk through a part of Australia's technology history. Australia doesn't have too many technology companies that are nearly 100 years old but it does have one. read more ...
	Australian Financial Review "Nerds, geeks in growing demand at home" 8 May, 2007 Services veteran AWA recently launched a franchised consumer technology support service and engaged a franchise consultant from Deacons Consulting to help get the business of the ground. read more ...
	On the cusp of another digital revolution 1 May, 2007 Five years ago, the IT industry was in a slump. Graeme Philipson finds it's now hot stuff. read more ...
	AWA MD Guest Speaker at ITLS Awards 23 April, 2007 Mark Rainbird, the AWA Managing Director, was recently the guest speaker at the awards evening for the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at the University of Sydney. Mark has also joined the ITLS Board of Advice. ..read more
	AWA on show at CeBIT 07 16 April, 2007 Sydney, Australia, 16th April 2007, AWA, one of Australia's leaders in the information technology telecommunications and electronics (ICT) industries will be exhibiting at CeBIT 07, 1st - 3rd May 2007, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney. ...read more
	AWA Invests in Queensland 12 April, 2007 Brisbane, Australia, 12th April 2007, AWA, one of Australia’s leaders in the information technology, telecommunications and electronics (ICT) industries has completed its move into new premises in Brisbane. This completes the relocation of all of its major offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and now Brisbane over the last 18 months. In each case the new premises have been a significant step up in terms of capability and presence. ...read more
	A VIP told me 10 April, 2007 Rust interview - Many of us know the name AWA - can you give us some of the highlights from the past. And AWA today? Who are AWA's customer these days? What does the future hold for AWA. ... read more
	Local Business Partners Aussie Icon 7 March, 2007 After 16 years of service to the local community most everyone would know Appro Computers. Carl and Julie have partnered with one of Autralia's best recognised icons AWA. ... read more
	AWA launches AWA Franchise Network 24 January, 2007 AWA Limited, one of Australia’s leading information technology and telecommunications (ICT) service providers to corporate Australia, announced today that it is establishing a franchise network. The new franchise network will enable AWA to offer a new and extended range of services and capabilities direct to home consumers and small businesses.