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

Experts call for rethink of COVIDSafe app

Experts call for rethink of COVIDSafe app

Offer frank assessment in wake of govt report.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2021 7:00AM Strategy
WA govt taking weeks to remove system access for ex-staff: audit

WA govt taking weeks to remove system access for ex-staff: audit

Failings in access management uncovered.
Justin Hendry Aug 5 2021 4:31PM Strategy
Defence hands EY $10m for a five month job

Defence hands EY $10m for a five month job

For change management around its ERP program.
Justin Hendry Aug 5 2021 1:35PM Strategy
NSW govt extends digital photo card trial to more than 200 suburbs

NSW govt extends digital photo card trial to more than 200 suburbs

In Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Justin Hendry Aug 5 2021 11:41AM Software
Defence to create data division, appoint data integration chief

Defence to create data division, appoint data integration chief

As part of new strategy.
Justin Hendry Aug 4 2021 1:16PM Strategy
DTA kills last of platform pilots as focus shifts to myGov rebuild

DTA kills last of platform pilots as focus shifts to myGov rebuild

Lights out for Notify.com.au.
Justin Hendry Aug 3 2021 12:41PM Strategy
Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Says it was preoccupied with the incident response.
Justin Hendry Aug 2 2021 6:41PM Security
Australian Covid-19 vaccine certificates come to digital wallets

Australian Covid-19 vaccine certificates come to digital wallets

Can now be added by those fully vaccinated.
Justin Hendry Aug 2 2021 3:10PM Software
Victorian govt poaches Services Australia CIO

Victorian govt poaches Services Australia CIO

Michael McNamara named Digital Victoria's inaugural CEO.
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2021 5:17PM Strategy
AFP searches for a tracking system that supports 4G, 5G devices

AFP searches for a tracking system that supports 4G, 5G devices

Universal tracking platform to replace multiple existing systems.
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2021 1:19PM Software
NSW Education says cyber attack may have compromised contact data

NSW Education says cyber attack may have compromised contact data

Forensic analysis now underway to "fully assess risk".
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2021 10:44AM Security
Govt concedes COVIDSafe app 'rarely used' in overdue report

Govt concedes COVIDSafe app 'rarely used' in overdue report

Puts it down to low transmission rates and strong manual tracing.
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2021 7:00AM Software
Qantas takes up IATA vaccine passport app

Qantas takes up IATA vaccine passport app

Final development now underway.
Justin Hendry Jul 29 2021 5:28PM Software
Australia Post is building a new event management system on Google Cloud

Australia Post is building a new event management system on Google Cloud

Looks to boost parcel movement visibility.
Justin Hendry Jul 28 2021 1:12PM Strategy
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to re-platform its internet banking

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to re-platform its internet banking

Plans Google Cloud migration after success at neobank Up.
Justin Hendry Jul 28 2021 6:01AM Financial Services
Google Cloud opens second Australian region

Google Cloud opens second Australian region

Melbourne joins Sydney.
Justin Hendry Jul 28 2021 6:01AM Cloud
NSW govt names digital ID advisory council members

NSW govt names digital ID advisory council members

Expert panel of 18 appointed.
Justin Hendry Jul 27 2021 1:26PM Strategy
Audits alone won't solve govt cyber woes: ANAO

Audits alone won't solve govt cyber woes: ANAO

Internal assurance, incentives needed to drive improvements first.
Justin Hendry Jul 27 2021 6:49AM Strategy
Defence helps ADF members relocate with new Pega-powered app

Defence helps ADF members relocate with new Pega-powered app

PostingConnect provides direct link with Toll, DHA.
Justin Hendry Jul 26 2021 12:54PM Software
Uber found to have breached privacy of 1.2 million Aussies in 2016

Uber found to have breached privacy of 1.2 million Aussies in 2016

Privacy watchdog releases findings of investigation.
Justin Hendry Jul 23 2021 2:02PM Security

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