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

eftpos expands digital ID trial for online booze age checks

eftpos expands digital ID trial for online booze age checks

After initial pilot.
Justin Hendry May 19 2021 5:08PM Financial Services
Woodside Energy adds actual robots into code pipeline stages

Woodside Energy adds actual robots into code pipeline stages

Before pushing updates to Karratha-based robots.
Justin Hendry May 19 2021 1:18PM Cloud
Purina to take guesswork out of pet nutrition with IoT 'smart bowl'

Purina to take guesswork out of pet nutrition with IoT 'smart bowl'

Set to launch later this year.
Justin Hendry May 19 2021 6:47AM Software
Swimming Australia stands up 'Atlantis' data lake

Swimming Australia stands up 'Atlantis' data lake

Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Justin Hendry May 19 2021 12:01AM Cloud
'Lack of expertise' blamed for $35m GovERP contractor bill

'Lack of expertise' blamed for $35m GovERP contractor bill

More than half of total funding.
Justin Hendry May 17 2021 6:40AM Strategy
Govt urged to refine CLOUD Act-readying bill

Govt urged to refine CLOUD Act-readying bill

But intelligence committee gives in principle support.
Justin Hendry May 14 2021 9:51AM Security
Services Australia re-platforms national vaccine register

Services Australia re-platforms national vaccine register

To cope with anticipated demand.
Justin Hendry May 14 2021 6:50AM Strategy
ACCC sues BMS software provider over alleged bid rigging attempt

ACCC sues BMS software provider over alleged bid rigging attempt

For a National Gallery upgrade project.
Justin Hendry May 13 2021 2:52PM Software
Big-spending budget a reform free zone for govt IT

Big-spending budget a reform free zone for govt IT

Opinion: Real change remains some way off.
Justin Hendry May 13 2021 6:38AM Digital Nation
All the tech in the 2021 federal budget

All the tech in the 2021 federal budget

Budget 2021: Govt opens wallet ahead of election.
Justin Hendry May 12 2021 1:05AM Strategy
Veterans' Affairs gets $55m to consolidate its IT systems

Veterans' Affairs gets $55m to consolidate its IT systems

Budget 2021: And $40m for a joint data analytics solution with Defence.
Justin Hendry May 11 2021 11:36PM Hardware
Services Australia takes over GovERP system build

Services Australia takes over GovERP system build

Budget 2021: Scores cash as project ramps up.
Justin Hendry May 11 2021 10:18PM Cloud
Home Affairs scores $42m to secure critical infrastructure

Home Affairs scores $42m to secure critical infrastructure

Budget 2021: While govt cyber hubs get $18m.
Justin Hendry May 11 2021 10:08PM Security
Service NSW told to tighten access controls after system misuse

Service NSW told to tighten access controls after system misuse

ICAC uncovers 'serious corrupt conduct' by customer service officer.
Justin Hendry May 11 2021 1:32PM Security
Vic govt to monitor bridge health using IoT sensors

Vic govt to monitor bridge health using IoT sensors

Invests $50m in joint venture with Xerox.
Justin Hendry May 10 2021 5:49PM Hardware
NSW govt creates digital identity advisory council

NSW govt creates digital identity advisory council

Calls on 'thought leaders' for advice.
Justin Hendry May 10 2021 1:02PM Strategy
NSW govt unveils data breach notification bill

NSW govt unveils data breach notification bill

After more than two years of consultation.
Justin Hendry May 7 2021 1:31PM Security
Crims using encrypted platforms 'almost exclusively', ACIC claims

Crims using encrypted platforms 'almost exclusively', ACIC claims

‘No legitimate reason’ for everyday public use.
Justin Hendry May 7 2021 11:40AM Security
Home Affairs to keep its IBM mainframe for another four years

Home Affairs to keep its IBM mainframe for another four years

Extends deal for $235 million.
Justin Hendry May 7 2021 7:00AM Strategy
myGov, My Health Record to share in $500m budget windfall

myGov, My Health Record to share in $500m budget windfall

Part of a $1.2 billion digital economy package.
Justin Hendry May 6 2021 12:20PM Strategy

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