Justin Hendry

Justin Hendry is a Sydney-based journalist and the deputy editor of iTnews. He covers all things government IT. Before joining iTnews in 2017, Hendry worked as a journalist at public sector research house Intermedium. He is a graduate of Macquarie University in Sydney.

Recent articles by Justin Hendry

AFP revives investigation system replacement

AFP revives investigation system replacement

After cancelling 2013 project.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2018 12:06PM Strategy
NSW Electoral Commission picks Scytl to upgrade iVote

NSW Electoral Commission picks Scytl to upgrade iVote

Hands refresh deal to incumbent.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2018 9:28AM Strategy
DFAT spruiks facial recognition scheme to improve data disclosure

DFAT spruiks facial recognition scheme to improve data disclosure

Currently handles biometric information requests via email.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2018 6:39AM Strategy
Citi signs up to Apple Pay

Citi signs up to Apple Pay

For credit card customers.
Justin Hendry Apr 27 2018 11:29AM Financial Services
DHS used up child support system project budget two years ago

DHS used up child support system project budget two years ago

Forced to rely on BAU funds.
Justin Hendry Apr 27 2018 6:53AM Strategy
ACT govt steals Health IT exec as next digital chief

ACT govt steals Health IT exec as next digital chief

To drive transformation.
Justin Hendry Apr 24 2018 5:00PM Strategy
Qld Police resolve data issues after several months

Qld Police resolve data issues after several months

But not before incorrect working with children checks occurred.
Justin Hendry Apr 24 2018 2:43PM Software
ATO's network services deal climbs to $960m

ATO's network services deal climbs to $960m

Optus handed extension.
Justin Hendry Apr 24 2018 12:18PM Telco/ISP
Victoria renews public safety radio network deal again

Victoria renews public safety radio network deal again

Hands Motorola $261 million extension.
Justin Hendry Apr 24 2018 12:01AM Strategy
Victoria Police CIO to retire

Victoria Police CIO to retire

After three years.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2018 4:36PM Strategy
Reserve Bank finds new CIO

Reserve Bank finds new CIO

From within.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2018 11:54AM Strategy
NT govt hands $67m to new child protection IT system

NT govt hands $67m to new child protection IT system

In response to Royal Commission.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2018 8:13AM Strategy
Vic govt concerned with "breadth" of facial recognition laws

Vic govt concerned with "breadth" of facial recognition laws

Cracks emerge in intergovernmental agreement.
Justin Hendry Apr 20 2018 12:56PM Security
DVA reveals extent of unfunded 'critical' IT upgrades

DVA reveals extent of unfunded 'critical' IT upgrades

Dozens of ageing systems remain at risk.
Justin Hendry Apr 20 2018 11:51AM Strategy
Vic govt fixes mobile blackspots on regional trains

Vic govt fixes mobile blackspots on regional trains

In partnership with the major telcos.
Justin Hendry Apr 18 2018 11:04AM Telco/ISP
Defence IT overhaul deemed largely successful

Defence IT overhaul deemed largely successful

But questions over funding and savings remain.
Justin Hendry Apr 17 2018 5:15PM Strategy
Vic Education tightens IT rules after Ultranet scandal

Vic Education tightens IT rules after Ultranet scandal

Introduces new buying processes.
Justin Hendry Apr 17 2018 10:50AM Strategy
Vault Systems to train 3000 IT staff for secure cloud

Vault Systems to train 3000 IT staff for secure cloud

New training program kicks off next month.
Justin Hendry Apr 17 2018 6:00AM Training & Development
Fresh myGov issue hits Centrelink customers

Fresh myGov issue hits Centrelink customers

Access to services impacted.
Justin Hendry Apr 16 2018 2:40PM Software
NT govt to build cyber security operations centre

NT govt to build cyber security operations centre

Provides budget funding.
Justin Hendry Apr 16 2018 10:12AM Strategy

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