John Hilvert

Canberra correspondent John Hilvert has twenty years experience in journalism, public policy, web development and research. Writing from Parliament House in Canberra, Hilvert has worked in public policy for five Commonwealth agencies, authored over a dozen education books, worked as communications director for the Internet Industry Association and edited Australian PC User magazine. Hilvert has also worked as a journalist The Australian, MIS and Computerworld Australia, among other titles. He is an unashamed bluegrass tragic.

Recent articles by John Hilvert

Defence may seek more panel exemptions

Defence may seek more panel exemptions

Addendum notice.
John Hilvert Sep 6 2011 7:13AM Financial Services
Queensland ICT bodies deny political interference

Queensland ICT bodies deny political interference

ICT Workgroup stays united in face of criticism.
John Hilvert Sep 6 2011 6:43AM Strategy
IIA in disarray following chief's shock resignation

IIA in disarray following chief's shock resignation

False start as Steve Burrell resigns for 'personal reasons'.
John Hilvert Sep 2 2011 6:21PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co faces further scrutiny over progress

NBN Co faces further scrutiny over progress

Joint committee resolves to watch more closely after report deadline missed.
John Hilvert Sep 1 2011 7:05AM Telco/ISP
Comment: Five things I hate about AusTender

Comment: Five things I hate about AusTender

Features that drag down an otherwise good resource.
John Hilvert Aug 31 2011 2:01PM Financial Services
Feds urged to make e-invoices mandatory

Feds urged to make e-invoices mandatory

Project would need approval of 100 agencies and 16,000 suppliers.
John Hilvert Aug 31 2011 2:00PM Financial Services
Dialog wins $3.8m offshore license system

Dialog wins $3.8m offshore license system

System to streamline exploration approvals.
John Hilvert Aug 31 2011 10:12AM Financial Services
Britain's G-Cloud strategist plays down security concerns

Britain's G-Cloud strategist plays down security concerns

Government CIOs chided for hiding behind security concerns.
John Hilvert Aug 25 2011 4:48PM Security
Annual internet sales increase by 15 percent

Annual internet sales increase by 15 percent

Web presence poor across the board.
John Hilvert Aug 25 2011 2:49PM Financial Services
Defence opts out of Government data centre panel

Defence opts out of Government data centre panel

Inks $40 million deal with Accenture.
John Hilvert Aug 24 2011 2:43PM Financial Services
Lessons from Britain's G-Cloud strategist

Lessons from Britain's G-Cloud strategist

Government CIOs chided for hiding behind security concerns.
John Hilvert Aug 24 2011 12:26PM Strategy
Data theft flaws found in cybercrime bill

Data theft flaws found in cybercrime bill

No reprieve for small ISPs.
John Hilvert Aug 19 2011 4:36PM Security
Parliament Committee finds flaws in Cybercrime Bill

Parliament Committee finds flaws in Cybercrime Bill

New legal responsibilities recommended for carriers and smaller ISPs.
John Hilvert Aug 19 2011 12:40PM Telco/ISP
Privacy review blasts app terms

Privacy review blasts app terms

Google and LinkedIn are riskiest.
John Hilvert Aug 19 2011 7:37AM Software
ACCC urged to battle Google

ACCC urged to battle Google

Microsoft-sponsored group pushes for Google competition inquiry.
John Hilvert Aug 18 2011 7:47AM Software
Lessons from Canada's big bang Gov IT restructure

Lessons from Canada's big bang Gov IT restructure

Comment: A new model for the Australian Government?
John Hilvert Aug 17 2011 12:42PM Strategy
Agencies score poorly on ICT project maturity

Agencies score poorly on ICT project maturity

Merits of P3M3 methodology questioned.
John Hilvert Aug 17 2011 10:39AM Strategy
Finance breaches own IT procurement rules

Finance breaches own IT procurement rules

Agrees to seven actionable items in internal audit.
John Hilvert Aug 16 2011 7:53AM Financial Services
Government CIOs look beyond procurement panels

Government CIOs look beyond procurement panels

What they look for before signing big deals.
John Hilvert Aug 11 2011 2:30PM Strategy
Government yet to respond to Reinecke IT review

Government yet to respond to Reinecke IT review

More than a year after receiving the report.
John Hilvert Aug 10 2011 7:12AM Strategy

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