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

Smart meters still costing Victorians but failing to provide benefits

Smart meters still costing Victorians but failing to provide benefits

Department calls auditor 'systematically pessimistic' on $2.2bn program.
Allie Coyne Sep 16 2015 10:31AM Hardware
Lego blocks: the new IT cool kid

Lego blocks: the new IT cool kid

Middleware is the new black (again).
Allie Coyne Sep 16 2015 6:30AM Software
Computers in schools don't help kids learn: OECD

Computers in schools don't help kids learn: OECD

Basic literacy, numeracy more important, report finds.
Allie Coyne Sep 15 2015 1:39PM Hardware
Vodafone under OAIC, ACMA spotlight over alleged journo records breach

Vodafone under OAIC, ACMA spotlight over alleged journo records breach

Denies any wrongdoing by management.
Allie Coyne Sep 15 2015 11:04AM Telco/ISP
Digital services make NSW's 'premier's priority' list

Digital services make NSW's 'premier's priority' list

Mike Baird delivers new 10-year plan.
Allie Coyne Sep 15 2015 9:40AM Strategy
Turnbull voted in as Australia's new Prime Minister

Turnbull voted in as Australia's new Prime Minister

Comms Minister rises to top job.
Allie Coyne Sep 14 2015 9:48PM Telco/ISP
Turnbull steps down as Communications Minister

Turnbull steps down as Communications Minister

Vacates position ahead of leadership contest.
Allie Coyne Sep 14 2015 4:26PM Telco/ISP
Telcos invited to apply for spot in 1800MHz spectrum auction

Telcos invited to apply for spot in 1800MHz spectrum auction

ACMA opens process.
Allie Coyne Sep 11 2015 4:00PM Telco/ISP
What could Microsoft's data sovereignty fight mean for Australia?

What could Microsoft's data sovereignty fight mean for Australia?

Would a 'yes' ruling require new ASD cloud guidelines?
Allie Coyne Sep 11 2015 1:53PM Software
Android ransomware shuts out users by changing lock PIN

Android ransomware shuts out users by changing lock PIN

Wants US$500 to let phone owners back in.
Allie Coyne Sep 11 2015 10:18AM Security
CBA services suffer second major outage in a week

CBA services suffer second major outage in a week

Upgrades result in ongoing issues.
Allie Coyne Sep 11 2015 9:53AM Software
Apple's 'El Capitan' OS X to land on September 30

Apple's 'El Capitan' OS X to land on September 30

Release date sneakily revealed during iPhone, iPad announcement.
Allie Coyne Sep 10 2015 10:24AM Hardware
NAB to give customers computerised advice

NAB to give customers computerised advice

Adds new feature to online banking platform.
Allie Coyne Sep 10 2015 10:02AM Software
Photos: Apple's iPhone 6s, iPad Pro

Photos: Apple's iPhone 6s, iPad Pro

Bigger iPad, new operating systems arrive.
Allie Coyne Sep 10 2015 7:06AM Hardware
Apple unveils new iPhones, bigger iPad

Apple unveils new iPhones, bigger iPad

iOS 9, watchOS 2 become publicly available.
Allie Coyne Sep 10 2015 7:00AM Hardware
Govt funds $18.5m Aussie facial recognition database

Govt funds $18.5m Aussie facial recognition database

Law enforcement agencies to share images.
Allie Coyne Sep 9 2015 1:10PM Software
CUA pledges $24m for tech, loan origination platform

CUA pledges $24m for tech, loan origination platform

FY16 spend to leverage core banking work.
Allie Coyne Sep 9 2015 12:36PM Financial Services
Australia's politicians, industry unite to promote tech in law-making

Australia's politicians, industry unite to promote tech in law-making

Internet Australia leads charge to highlight IT implications.
Allie Coyne Sep 9 2015 12:26PM Strategy
Microsoft to debut new Windows 10 enterprise features

Microsoft to debut new Windows 10 enterprise features

Partners with Dell in Surface push.
Allie Coyne Sep 9 2015 10:02AM Software
Defence IT experts vulnerable in latest job cull

Defence IT experts vulnerable in latest job cull

Department-wide voluntary redundancy program commences.
Allie Coyne Sep 8 2015 12:23PM Strategy

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