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

SA gov employee data stolen in Frontier Software ransomware attack

SA gov employee data stolen in Frontier Software ransomware attack

At least 38,000 staff impacted.
Justin Hendry Dec 10 2021 4:48PM Security
Service NSW goes 100 percent AWS for digital products

Service NSW goes 100 percent AWS for digital products

Ends reliance on data centre.
Justin Hendry Dec 10 2021 12:20PM Strategy
NEXTDC launches edge data centre network

NEXTDC launches edge data centre network

After Sunshine Coast cable landing station purchase.
Justin Hendry Dec 9 2021 11:40AM Hardware
Gov targets digital wallets, BNPL in payment systems reform

Gov targets digital wallets, BNPL in payment systems reform

Seeks more power to address regulatory gaps.
Justin Hendry Dec 8 2021 1:26PM Financial Services
NSW Police CIO to leave for AEMO

NSW Police CIO to leave for AEMO

After a jam-packed four years at the force.
Justin Hendry Dec 8 2021 6:59AM Strategy
DTA gauges private sector interest in digital ID system accreditation

DTA gauges private sector interest in digital ID system accreditation

Ahead of planned expansion.
Justin Hendry Dec 7 2021 12:12PM Strategy
NSW gov puts $40m towards statewide digital twin

NSW gov puts $40m towards statewide digital twin

Will extend platform beyond eight initial councils.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2021 4:52PM Strategy
Gov sets new assurance regime for IT investments

Gov sets new assurance regime for IT investments

As technology architecture, re-use catalogue released.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2021 1:56PM Strategy
NSW to get innovation and technology minister

NSW to get innovation and technology minister

New portfolio to create opportunities for research to flourish.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2021 11:17AM Strategy
ASD says quantum no immediate threat to encrypted government data

ASD says quantum no immediate threat to encrypted government data

Algorithms unlikely to be cracked if approved.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2021 7:00AM Security
Police get more time to prosecute hacking offences in NSW

Police get more time to prosecute hacking offences in NSW

Time limit climbs from 12 months to 3 years.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2021 7:00AM Security
Gov appoints new National Data Commissioner

Gov appoints new National Data Commissioner

Designate role until controversial bill passes.
Justin Hendry Dec 2 2021 1:15PM Strategy
TPG Telecom stands up 'knowledge lake' to get more from its data

TPG Telecom stands up 'knowledge lake' to get more from its data

Takes AWS data lake to the next level.
Justin Hendry Dec 2 2021 6:58AM Cloud
Anti-troll laws to compel social media to unmask anonymous commenters

Anti-troll laws to compel social media to unmask anonymous commenters

Or be liable themselves.
Justin Hendry Dec 1 2021 5:14PM Security
NSW prepares to trial all-in-one transport app offering subscriptions

NSW prepares to trial all-in-one transport app offering subscriptions

As digital Opal card trials nears end.
Justin Hendry Nov 30 2021 5:07PM Software
Perth Mint CIO leaves after five months

Perth Mint CIO leaves after five months

Quietly exits newly-created role.
Justin Hendry Nov 30 2021 12:41PM Training & Development
Revenue NSW unlawfully collected debts using automated system

Revenue NSW unlawfully collected debts using automated system

Leads to call for greater visibility over government AI/ML use.
Justin Hendry Nov 30 2021 12:32PM Software
Microsoft becomes 'certified strategic' cloud provider

Microsoft becomes 'certified strategic' cloud provider

Joins existing four providers.
Justin Hendry Nov 30 2021 6:52AM Strategy
AFP targets BEC, phishing with new cybercrime centre

AFP targets BEC, phishing with new cybercrime centre

JPC3 to launch in March 2022.
Justin Hendry Nov 29 2021 5:41PM Security
TfNSW partners with Industrie&Co for next-gen SCATS traffic system

TfNSW partners with Industrie&Co for next-gen SCATS traffic system

Will deliver enhancements to state-owned system.
Justin Hendry Nov 29 2021 4:40PM Strategy

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