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

Home Affairs, ASIC, ACMA leave Global Switch data centre

Home Affairs, ASIC, ACMA leave Global Switch data centre

Under $115m 'securing sovereign data' project.
Justin Hendry Jul 19 2022 6:37AM Strategy
Myer to use 200 robots to dispatch online orders

Myer to use 200 robots to dispatch online orders

Takes possession of new fulfilment centre.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2022 4:03PM Strategy
Google Cloud joins AWS, Azure in gov data sovereignty scheme

Google Cloud joins AWS, Azure in gov data sovereignty scheme

Cleared to host sensitive data as 'certified strategic' provider.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2022 11:50AM Cloud
Datacom ends DXC's 10-year reign as TfNSW's network services provider

Datacom ends DXC's 10-year reign as TfNSW's network services provider

Network uplift planned after $119m deal.
Justin Hendry Jul 14 2022 12:10PM Networking
DTA cloud certification backlog forces last-minute hosting exemption

DTA cloud certification backlog forces last-minute hosting exemption

Almost 30 providers awaiting sign-off as gov data mandate comes in.
Justin Hendry Jul 14 2022 6:32AM Strategy
NSW gov puts sensors on buses to find future potholes

NSW gov puts sensors on buses to find future potholes

Tries to predict where Sydney's cracks will form.
Justin Hendry Jul 14 2022 6:02AM Hardware
Digital passenger card integration incomplete when pulled

Digital passenger card integration incomplete when pulled

App in "hibernation" but work will continue.
Justin Hendry Jul 13 2022 12:37PM Software
OAIC opens probe into Bunnings, Kmart over facial recognition

OAIC opens probe into Bunnings, Kmart over facial recognition

After CHOICE investigation.
Justin Hendry Jul 12 2022 5:08PM Security
Victoria signs gov-wide cloud deal with AWS

Victoria signs gov-wide cloud deal with AWS

Replaces 2014 enterprise contract.
Justin Hendry Jul 11 2022 5:12PM Cloud
SA gov gives itself three years to replace finance system

SA gov gives itself three years to replace finance system

Treasurer frank about risks.
Justin Hendry Jul 11 2022 12:55PM Strategy
Defence's one-stop intelligence data interface goes live

Defence's one-stop intelligence data interface goes live

Leidos-led project achieves final operating capability.
Justin Hendry Jul 11 2022 12:55PM Strategy
Five more providers join NSW gov cloud panel

Five more providers join NSW gov cloud panel

AUCloud, Sliced Tech part of latest intake.
Justin Hendry Jul 11 2022 6:48AM Cloud
Accenture picks up another $21.6m for Australia's business register overhaul

Accenture picks up another $21.6m for Australia's business register overhaul

Integration work begins as project costs surpass $230m.
Justin Hendry Jul 8 2022 6:45AM Strategy
Auditor re-sets sights on Australia's digital ID scheme

Auditor re-sets sights on Australia's digital ID scheme

Cyber security, digital health also top of mind.
Justin Hendry Jul 7 2022 6:45AM Strategy
City of Gold Coast lands ACT gov digital exec as CIO

City of Gold Coast lands ACT gov digital exec as CIO

Canberra stalwart has a seachange.
Justin Hendry Jul 7 2022 6:40AM Training & Development
ASD creates CISO role in REDSPICE hiring blitz

ASD creates CISO role in REDSPICE hiring blitz

Also searches for a general counsel to keep activities legal.
Justin Hendry Jul 6 2022 12:10PM Security
NSW gov adds six providers to cloud panel

NSW gov adds six providers to cloud panel

As Macquarie Telecom becomes first protected data hosting panellist.
Justin Hendry Jul 6 2022 6:40AM Strategy
Services Australia spends $50m on IBM Power hardware upgrade

Services Australia spends $50m on IBM Power hardware upgrade

Servers underpin private cloud.
Justin Hendry Jul 6 2022 6:40AM Cloud
'Significant' overhaul of VicRoads IT systems planned after part-privatisation

'Significant' overhaul of VicRoads IT systems planned after part-privatisation

Registrations mainframe heading for retirement.
Justin Hendry Jul 5 2022 1:03PM Software
Australia scraps digital passenger cards for international arrivals

Australia scraps digital passenger cards for international arrivals

Minister concedes app "needs a lot more work".
Justin Hendry Jul 4 2022 11:37AM Software

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