The Council of Australasian University Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT) is an incorporated entity with membership drawn from the Information Technology (IT) Directors/Chief Information Officers of higher education institutions in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Papua New Guinea, as well as the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Australian Institute of Marine Science. CAUDIT negotiates collective procurement agreements, provides professional development, undertakes projects and fosters collaboration through the sharing of ideas, experiences and best practice amongst its members.