Allie Coyne

Allie Coyne is a Sydney-based journalist and the editor of iTnews.

Coyne started on iTnews in 2013 after almost two years running the website of technology channel publication CRN.

Coyne won best new journalist in the 2013 Microsoft IT Journalism Awards, and was named best business technology journalist at the same awards in 2015, again in 2016, and won best security journalist in 2018. She left iTnews in 2018.

Recent articles by Allie Coyne

Sydney Trains signs $35m outsourcing deal with HCL

Sydney Trains signs $35m outsourcing deal with HCL

Application support and maintenance.
Allie Coyne Aug 14 2014 6:40AM Strategy
Ex NBN Co directors, CEO hit out at KordaMentha review

Ex NBN Co directors, CEO hit out at KordaMentha review

Review finds Board lacked "the right mix of skills”.
Allie Coyne Aug 13 2014 5:02PM Telco/ISP
Coding error sends Exetel users rejection notices

Coding error sends Exetel users rejection notices

For service applications many years old.
Allie Coyne Aug 13 2014 3:22PM Telco/ISP
Carsales debuts new classifieds site Pitchi

Carsales debuts new classifieds site Pitchi

Video targets enterpreneurial millenials.
Allie Coyne Aug 13 2014 11:23AM Software
Obama hires tech team to improve websites after HealthCare.gov debacle

Obama hires tech team to improve websites after HealthCare.gov debacle

Appoints ex Google website manager as lead.
Allie Coyne Aug 12 2014 11:16AM Security
Telstra buys Silicon Valley video streaming company Ooyala

Telstra buys Silicon Valley video streaming company Ooyala

Gets full ownership for $357 million.
Allie Coyne Aug 12 2014 9:17AM Software
AFP, ASIO asked to clarify metadata mess

AFP, ASIO asked to clarify metadata mess

Law enforcement go public to confirm desire for source IP addresses.
Allie Coyne Aug 8 2014 12:38PM Security
Turnbull offers metadata definition

Turnbull offers metadata definition

Doesn't include websites.
Allie Coyne Aug 8 2014 8:51AM Security
Turnbull steps into data retention debate

Turnbull steps into data retention debate

Brandis, Turnbull approach Telstra first for meeting.
Allie Coyne Aug 7 2014 4:00PM Telco/ISP
ABS finds $57m for big-ticket tech projects

ABS finds $57m for big-ticket tech projects

Amid budget pressure.
Allie Coyne Aug 7 2014 12:38PM Strategy
Yahoo nabs former Netflix exec as CIO

Yahoo nabs former Netflix exec as CIO

Mike Kail given responsibility for infrastructure.
Allie Coyne Aug 7 2014 11:21AM Software
Brandis reveals websites will be included in data retention

Brandis reveals websites will be included in data retention

Adds to confusion around definition of metadata.
Allie Coyne Aug 6 2014 6:50PM Security
Apple, Samsung end Australian patent battle

Apple, Samsung end Australian patent battle

Fight rages on in the United States.
Allie Coyne Aug 6 2014 12:25PM Software
Telcos still in the dark as Govt moves on data retention

Telcos still in the dark as Govt moves on data retention

Updated: Bill due before the end of the year.
Allie Coyne Aug 5 2014 11:56AM Security
Turnbull audit finds Labor's NBN 'rushed, chaotic'

Turnbull audit finds Labor's NBN 'rushed, chaotic'

Opposition hits back at reviews 'written by mates'.
Allie Coyne Aug 5 2014 8:57AM Telco/ISP
ACCC floats new rules to monitor NBN competition

ACCC floats new rules to monitor NBN competition

Acts on RSP concerns over CVC pricing.
Allie Coyne Aug 4 2014 3:48PM Telco/ISP
Aussie travellers delayed by US visa systems outage

Aussie travellers delayed by US visa systems outage

Global US consulates still struggling after Oracle patch goes wrong.
Allie Coyne Aug 4 2014 10:53AM Software
ACCC pushes for cheaper mobile calls and texts

ACCC pushes for cheaper mobile calls and texts

Asks for advice on termination rate pricing.
Allie Coyne Aug 1 2014 2:05PM Telco/ISP
Cost of US HealthCare.gov disaster soars to $904m

Cost of US HealthCare.gov disaster soars to $904m

Bad management, oversight forces cost overruns.
Allie Coyne Aug 1 2014 11:47AM Software
NAB's tech transformation chief departs

NAB's tech transformation chief departs

Lisa Gray replaced in executive reshuffle.
Allie Coyne Aug 1 2014 9:27AM Strategy

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