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

Are you the next Australian CIO of the year?

Are you the next Australian CIO of the year?

[Blog post] The search for the 2017 winners begins.
Allie Coyne Sep 5 2016 6:07AM Strategy
MPs urge govt to dump Census non-completion fines

MPs urge govt to dump Census non-completion fines

Say citizens shouldn't be penalised for IT bungle, privacy concerns.
Allie Coyne Sep 1 2016 4:33PM Software
Inquiry to scrutinise Census bungle

Inquiry to scrutinise Census bungle

MPs agree to investigate.
Allie Coyne Aug 31 2016 5:26PM Security
NBN Co to file patent on new HFC workaround

NBN Co to file patent on new HFC workaround

Fuses coaxial cable with VDSL.
Allie Coyne Aug 31 2016 1:32PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co shoots for faster copper speeds with XG.FAST trial

NBN Co shoots for faster copper speeds with XG.FAST trial

Expects to deploy on FTTdp network.
Allie Coyne Aug 31 2016 10:32AM Telco/ISP
NSW Transport grilled over growing ERP project costs, delays

NSW Transport grilled over growing ERP project costs, delays

Dodges hairy questions.
Allie Coyne Aug 31 2016 6:30AM Strategy
Apple's next iPhone to debut next week

Apple's next iPhone to debut next week

Amidst legal stoush over dead touchscreens.
Allie Coyne Aug 30 2016 9:57AM Hardware
Telcos want to set their own rules for internet service claims

Telcos want to set their own rules for internet service claims

Claim ACCC guidelines are restrictive.
Allie Coyne Aug 30 2016 9:18AM Telco/ISP
ACT Health steals National Blood Authority CIO

ACT Health steals National Blood Authority CIO

Award-winning tech chief steadies for new challenges.
Allie Coyne Aug 29 2016 10:30AM Strategy
Rackspace goes private in $5.7 billion buyout

Rackspace goes private in $5.7 billion buyout

Hopes to be able to compete in tough cloud market.
Allie Coyne Aug 29 2016 8:11AM Telco/ISP
Westpac launches secure 'data banking' platform

Westpac launches secure 'data banking' platform

In partnership with Sydney start-up Data Republic.
Allie Coyne Aug 29 2016 7:41AM Security
Australian data breach alerts bill to hit parliament

Australian data breach alerts bill to hit parliament

Will the country finally get a notification scheme?
Allie Coyne Aug 26 2016 5:36PM Security
NBN Co shrinks HFC footprint, expands FTTN rollout

NBN Co shrinks HFC footprint, expands FTTN rollout

Time running out for more funding.
Allie Coyne Aug 26 2016 9:33AM Telco/ISP
Domino's to use drones to deliver pizzas

Domino's to use drones to deliver pizzas

Teams up with drone delivery firm Flirtey.
Allie Coyne Aug 25 2016 10:33AM Hardware
Woolworths makes fixing IT a priority

Woolworths makes fixing IT a priority

Claims SAP merchandising systems are now stable.
Allie Coyne Aug 25 2016 9:41AM Software
NBN prompts Vodafone to mull entry into fixed-line market

NBN prompts Vodafone to mull entry into fixed-line market

Doesn't rule out acquisitions.
Allie Coyne Aug 24 2016 3:11PM Telco/ISP
ANZ Bank's digital chief is the new head of World Vision Australia

ANZ Bank's digital chief is the new head of World Vision Australia

Big sea change for long-time banking exec.
Allie Coyne Aug 24 2016 1:28PM Strategy
Vodafone to undertake 5G trials

Vodafone to undertake 5G trials

Racing Telstra to 2020 go-live.
Allie Coyne Aug 24 2016 11:02AM Telco/ISP
AFP raids Parliament House over NBN leaks

AFP raids Parliament House over NBN leaks

Updated: Labor claims parliamentary privilege over new files seized.
Allie Coyne Aug 24 2016 8:43AM Security
Coles, retailers back banks' Apple NFC fight

Coles, retailers back banks' Apple NFC fight

Join campaign for consumer choice.
Allie Coyne Aug 23 2016 11:34AM Financial Services

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