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

'Significant failures' marred Victoria's fines IT system upgrade: auditor

'Significant failures' marred Victoria's fines IT system upgrade: auditor

Poor platform choice, technical expertise blamed.
Justin Hendry May 5 2021 5:11PM Strategy
NSW state insurer slammed for 'sloppy' Capgemini deal

NSW state insurer slammed for 'sloppy' Capgemini deal

Short procurement process appeared ‘predetermined’.
Justin Hendry May 4 2021 6:05PM Strategy
ATO prepares to market test its biggest IT outsourcing deals

ATO prepares to market test its biggest IT outsourcing deals

In bid to "reshape" its managed services ecosystem.
Justin Hendry May 4 2021 10:41AM Strategy
Treasury considers relaxing consumer data sharing rules

Treasury considers relaxing consumer data sharing rules

Accredited data recipients could vouch for or 'sponsor' other businesses.
Justin Hendry May 3 2021 1:06PM Strategy
Optus to end dual-band 3G network support in April 2022

Optus to end dual-band 3G network support in April 2022

Will reallocate 2100 MHz spectrum to 4G, 5G.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2021 5:46PM Telco/ISP
NSW govt agrees to open iVote code to public six months prior to elections

NSW govt agrees to open iVote code to public six months prior to elections

But questions remain over the length of non-disclosure agreements.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2021 1:41PM Strategy
NSW looks to extend spatial digital twin state-wide

NSW looks to extend spatial digital twin state-wide

Business case now underway.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2021 7:10AM Strategy
Senate committee urges further privacy guidance in data sharing laws

Senate committee urges further privacy guidance in data sharing laws

As Labor calls for 'deeply flawed' bill to be scrapped.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2021 7:05AM Security
ACT Policing may have unlawfully accessed location data, Ombudsman finds

ACT Policing may have unlawfully accessed location data, Ombudsman finds

Less than one percent of authorisations ‘proper’.
Justin Hendry Apr 28 2021 4:05PM Security
Govt to establish three 'cyber hubs' to uplift smaller agencies

Govt to establish three 'cyber hubs' to uplift smaller agencies

In Defence, Home Affairs and Services Australia.
Justin Hendry Apr 28 2021 12:36PM Strategy
NSW Customer Service dept to merge IT teams in restructure

NSW Customer Service dept to merge IT teams in restructure

CIO, CTO teams to combine.
Justin Hendry Apr 28 2021 6:55AM Strategy
ATO switches on new business portal

ATO switches on new business portal

Following 10-week public beta earlier this year.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 4:33PM Strategy
NSW electoral commissioner warns IT systems at risk without more funding

NSW electoral commissioner warns IT systems at risk without more funding

Systems ‘do not comply’ with NSW cyber policy, Essential Eight.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 12:55PM Strategy
My Health Record cyber chief takes flight to Airservices Australia

My Health Record cyber chief takes flight to Airservices Australia

Departs Australian Digital Health Agency after four years.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 12:55PM Training & Development
Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

Telstra emerges with the lion’s share.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 10:45AM Telco/ISP
Australia adds critical tech focus in new regional cyber strategy

Australia adds critical tech focus in new regional cyber strategy

Offers $37.5m to support neighbouring countries.
Justin Hendry Apr 21 2021 5:25PM Strategy
Australian policing agencies sent Microsoft 1746 data requests last year

Australian policing agencies sent Microsoft 1746 data requests last year

But only 'non-content' data released.
Justin Hendry Apr 21 2021 12:22PM Security
WA Health pilots SAP SuccessFactors, UKG for state-wide workforce system

WA Health pilots SAP SuccessFactors, UKG for state-wide workforce system

Deloitte selected for proof-of-concept.
Justin Hendry Apr 21 2021 6:50AM Strategy
Govt data access should be gated, privacy assessment finds

Govt data access should be gated, privacy assessment finds

No access under planned data sharing laws without accreditation.
Justin Hendry Apr 20 2021 3:04PM Strategy
IBM scores second Defence ERP deal for $128 million

IBM scores second Defence ERP deal for $128 million

Project enters build phase.
Justin Hendry Apr 20 2021 6:54AM Strategy

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