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

AUSTRAC built a big data platform for DHS to fight welfare fraud

AUSTRAC built a big data platform for DHS to fight welfare fraud

In pursuit to return $1.7 billion to bottom line.
Justin Hendry Sep 5 2017 6:45AM Strategy
Victoria to expand digital radio network

Victoria to expand digital radio network

Police, SES, correctional services to join CFA next year.
Justin Hendry Aug 31 2017 11:11AM Strategy
Agencies must 'wear the risk' of outsourcing: MacGibbon

Agencies must 'wear the risk' of outsourcing: MacGibbon

In shift to the cloud.
Justin Hendry Aug 30 2017 4:00PM Strategy
Future of the WA GCIO remains uncertain

Future of the WA GCIO remains uncertain

Funding about to run out.
Justin Hendry Aug 30 2017 6:50AM Strategy
Victoria appoints first information commissioner

Victoria appoints first information commissioner

FOI and privacy functions merge.
Justin Hendry Aug 29 2017 3:30PM Strategy
ATO touts voice biometrics success

ATO touts voice biometrics success

2.9 million voiceprints and counting.
Justin Hendry Aug 28 2017 6:40AM Strategy
Victoria unveils first cyber security strategy

Victoria unveils first cyber security strategy

But yet to appoint CISO.
Justin Hendry Aug 25 2017 1:55PM Strategy
DTA poaches BoM CIO

DTA poaches BoM CIO

To look after ICT investments.
Justin Hendry Aug 25 2017 9:50AM Strategy
Finance revives plan to build whole-of-govt records platform

Finance revives plan to build whole-of-govt records platform

Attempts to oust the paper paradigm for good.
Justin Hendry Aug 25 2017 6:45AM Strategy
AIIA urges WA to improve digital service delivery

AIIA urges WA to improve digital service delivery

Can WA learn from NSW to leap ahead?
Justin Hendry Aug 24 2017 11:55AM Strategy
ANAO puts IT outsourcing deal up for grabs

ANAO puts IT outsourcing deal up for grabs

Unisys' 20-year reign could come to an end.
Justin Hendry Aug 23 2017 3:35PM Strategy
Govt caps IT contracts at $100m in tough new procurement stance

Govt caps IT contracts at $100m in tough new procurement stance

Wants fairer playing field for small providers.
Justin Hendry Aug 23 2017 6:00AM Strategy
Finance opens pitches for MP expenses system

Finance opens pitches for MP expenses system

Proposes one-stop shop to replace labour-intensive process.
Justin Hendry Aug 22 2017 10:44AM Strategy
DTA opens whole-of-gov Microsoft deal to market

DTA opens whole-of-gov Microsoft deal to market

But only wants one main reseller.
Justin Hendry Aug 21 2017 10:52AM Strategy
NSW has a new IT projects watchdog

NSW has a new IT projects watchdog

State-wide PMO introduced.
Justin Hendry Aug 18 2017 11:43AM Strategy
Is 'competitive federalism' driving Australia's digital govt revolution?

Is 'competitive federalism' driving Australia's digital govt revolution?

NSW's finance secretary thinks so.
Justin Hendry Aug 17 2017 6:40AM Strategy
NSW reveals trial site for Australia's first digital driver licence

NSW reveals trial site for Australia's first digital driver licence

Pilot will inform state-wide rollout in 2019.
Justin Hendry Aug 16 2017 12:40PM Strategy
Swinburne Uni picks Dell to build new supercomputer

Swinburne Uni picks Dell to build new supercomputer

Will replace six-year old, SGI-built gSTAR machine.
Justin Hendry Aug 16 2017 6:45AM Strategy
Labor calls for inquiry into govt IT spend

Labor calls for inquiry into govt IT spend

Wants "tech wrecks", record spending levels studied.
Justin Hendry Aug 14 2017 3:53PM Strategy
Immigration snaps up one-time gov.au lead

Immigration snaps up one-time gov.au lead

In latest DTA departure.
Justin Hendry Aug 14 2017 11:40AM Strategy

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