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

NSW govt IT spending to reach $4bn this year

NSW govt IT spending to reach $4bn this year

Public cloud still worth only a fraction.
Justin Hendry Oct 8 2020 5:59AM Strategy
WA Health looks for CIO to continue IT reform agenda

WA Health looks for CIO to continue IT reform agenda

After former tech chief resigned in June.
Justin Hendry Oct 8 2020 5:55AM Strategy
Victoria trials real-time occupancy data on public transport

Victoria trials real-time occupancy data on public transport

Sensors to feed commuters crowding estimates for physical distancing.
Justin Hendry Oct 7 2020 12:07PM Software
All the tech in the 2020 federal budget

All the tech in the 2020 federal budget

Hundreds of millions of dollars flows to IT.
Justin Hendry Oct 7 2020 12:45AM Strategy
Home Affairs gets cash to secure govt data

Home Affairs gets cash to secure govt data

Budget 2020: As GovERP moves forward.
Justin Hendry Oct 7 2020 12:28AM Strategy
Govt bankrolls election systems rebuild

Govt bankrolls election systems rebuild

Budget 2020: Fronts $97m for long-overdue overhaul.
Justin Hendry Oct 7 2020 12:28AM Strategy
Centrelink IT overhaul scores $540m for final tranche

Centrelink IT overhaul scores $540m for final tranche

Budget 2020: WPIT allocation surpasses $1.1bn.
Justin Hendry Oct 6 2020 9:50PM Strategy
Optus bags remaining ATO telco deals for $219m

Optus bags remaining ATO telco deals for $219m

Five of six bundles return to incumbent.
Justin Hendry Oct 6 2020 5:10PM Strategy
Qld Police promised thousands of new iPads, body-cams

Qld Police promised thousands of new iPads, body-cams

Under $77m Labor pledge.
Justin Hendry Oct 6 2020 12:23PM Strategy
NSW govt goes 'public cloud by default'

NSW govt goes 'public cloud by default'

Reveals new policy position for all IT procurements.
Justin Hendry Oct 2 2020 4:55PM Strategy
Ex-Jetstar CIO lands at Compass Group

Ex-Jetstar CIO lands at Compass Group

Takes on APAC digital and innovation director role.
Justin Hendry Oct 2 2020 12:05PM Training & Development
Govt fails to deliver identity review after two years

Govt fails to deliver identity review after two years

As identity crime climbs $1.1bn.
Justin Hendry Oct 2 2020 6:55AM Strategy
Qld agencies told to review IT projects after delays, budget blowouts

Qld agencies told to review IT projects after delays, budget blowouts

Auditor says six-month project freeze the ideal time.
Justin Hendry Oct 1 2020 1:11PM Strategy
NSW govt makes its first regulation machine-readable

NSW govt makes its first regulation machine-readable

Launches rules-as-code platform.
Justin Hendry Oct 1 2020 11:34AM Strategy
WA Health embarks on massive payroll system overhaul

WA Health embarks on massive payroll system overhaul

Kicks off procurement with $8.5m in initial funding.
Justin Hendry Sep 30 2020 6:58PM Strategy
Wipro, AWS open Western Sydney launch pad

Wipro, AWS open Western Sydney launch pad

To drive cloud adoption.
Justin Hendry Sep 30 2020 11:50AM Cloud
WA govt creates first cyber security operations centre

WA govt creates first cyber security operations centre

Sets aside $1.8m in upcoming budget.
Justin Hendry Sep 29 2020 4:26PM Strategy
Govt commits $800m to digital infrastructure upgrade

Govt commits $800m to digital infrastructure upgrade

Bulk of funding flows to digital ID, business register modernisation.
Justin Hendry Sep 29 2020 1:07PM Strategy
Son-of-myGov working beta quietly arrives

Son-of-myGov working beta quietly arrives

But most services still on their way.
Justin Hendry Sep 29 2020 6:55AM Software
ATO re-tenders for myGovID anti-spoofing facial recognition software

ATO re-tenders for myGovID anti-spoofing facial recognition software

Liveness detection public beta now not expected until September 2021.
Justin Hendry Sep 28 2020 11:41AM Strategy

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