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

Qld Health's SAP implementation led to $540m in invoices paid late

Qld Health's SAP implementation led to $540m in invoices paid late

System issues, poor staff training mar project.
Justin Hendry Sep 28 2020 10:02AM Strategy
Centrelink IT system risks 'largely' managed during WPIT overhaul

Centrelink IT system risks 'largely' managed during WPIT overhaul

But original purpose of billion-dollar rebuild in jeopardy, auditor finds.
Justin Hendry Sep 25 2020 12:58PM Strategy
Tasmania adopts NSW govt's FuelCheck price comparison app

Tasmania adopts NSW govt's FuelCheck price comparison app

Launches FuelCheck TAS.
Justin Hendry Sep 25 2020 10:09AM Software
DTA's govt-wide Microsoft cloud deal with Data#3 doubles to $200m

DTA's govt-wide Microsoft cloud deal with Data#3 doubles to $200m

Puts total contract value on track to exceed $300m.
Justin Hendry Sep 25 2020 7:00AM Strategy
AWS frets over proposed foreign investment reforms

AWS frets over proposed foreign investment reforms

Draft legislation 'broad', ambiguous.
Justin Hendry Sep 25 2020 6:55AM Strategy
Two arrested over large-scale SMS phishing scam

Two arrested over large-scale SMS phishing scam

Thousands of Aussies allegedly targeted.
Justin Hendry Sep 24 2020 11:35AM Security
Vic govt to merge IT buying registers, replace procurement cloud platform

Vic govt to merge IT buying registers, replace procurement cloud platform

Two registers to become one.
Justin Hendry Sep 23 2020 12:22PM Software
NSW Police refreshes IBM megadeal for $40 million

NSW Police refreshes IBM megadeal for $40 million

Further consolidates IT support.
Justin Hendry Sep 23 2020 6:44AM Strategy
Hydro Tasmania completes SAP S/4 HANA shift remotely

Hydro Tasmania completes SAP S/4 HANA shift remotely

ERP cutover, testing done from afar.
Justin Hendry Sep 22 2020 11:36AM Strategy
Apprentice wage subsidy faces data matching crackdown

Apprentice wage subsidy faces data matching crackdown

Education dept to access ATO data to stop JobKeeper double-dipping.
Justin Hendry Sep 22 2020 6:55AM Security
Optus, Vocus score first deals in ATO telco carve-up

Optus, Vocus score first deals in ATO telco carve-up

Bundles replace $1bn-plus Optus megadeal.
Justin Hendry Sep 21 2020 12:43PM Strategy
RBA still unconvinced by a digital Aussie dollar

RBA still unconvinced by a digital Aussie dollar

'No strong public policy case'.
Justin Hendry Sep 21 2020 6:43AM Financial Services
CSIRO IT contractor spared jail for mining Monero on supercomputer

CSIRO IT contractor spared jail for mining Monero on supercomputer

Intensive correction order imposed for 15 months.
Justin Hendry Sep 18 2020 1:15PM Security
NSW digital driver's licences to get greater sway in identity proof test

NSW digital driver's licences to get greater sway in identity proof test

Government introduces bill to expand use.
Justin Hendry Sep 18 2020 6:45AM Software
Services Australia to bring digital kiosks, wait tracking to service centres

Services Australia to bring digital kiosks, wait tracking to service centres

Becomes more like Service NSW.
Justin Hendry Sep 17 2020 12:15PM Strategy
Govt elevates consent in proposed public data sharing laws

Govt elevates consent in proposed public data sharing laws

Policy position altered after further consultation.
Justin Hendry Sep 17 2020 6:47AM Strategy
Australia's global tech talent visa attracts 4109 migrants in first year

Australia's global tech talent visa attracts 4109 migrants in first year

Offer of permanent residency comes through after slow start.
Justin Hendry Sep 16 2020 12:29PM Training & Development
WA strikes govt-wide cloud deal with Microsoft

WA strikes govt-wide cloud deal with Microsoft

Agreement to boost Azure adoption.
Justin Hendry Sep 16 2020 6:01AM Strategy
Telstra to block Services Australia SMS phishing scams

Telstra to block Services Australia SMS phishing scams

Launches pilot program.
Justin Hendry Sep 15 2020 3:34PM Strategy
Services Australia prepares to match payroll data to prevent overpayments

Services Australia prepares to match payroll data to prevent overpayments

Data exchange rises from the ashes of robodebt.
Justin Hendry Sep 15 2020 6:55AM Strategy

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