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

Vic Education IT manager misused position, directed $14m to own company

Vic Education IT manager misused position, directed $14m to own company

Corruption watchdog finds.
Justin Hendry May 27 2020 12:44PM Strategy
ACCC sets consumer data right 'IT backbone' live

ACCC sets consumer data right 'IT backbone' live

Launches data recipient accreditation platform.
Justin Hendry May 26 2020 6:17PM Financial Services
Virgin Australia's loyalty CIO decamps to icare NSW

Virgin Australia's loyalty CIO decamps to icare NSW

Moves on after two years.
Justin Hendry May 26 2020 12:07PM Training & Development
RBA looks to upgrade settlement system ahead of SWIFT reforms

RBA looks to upgrade settlement system ahead of SWIFT reforms

Gets ready for once-in-a-generation change.
Justin Hendry May 26 2020 6:48AM Financial Services
Centrelink loses welfare payments overhaul chief

Centrelink loses welfare payments overhaul chief

Former Human Services CTO drafted in.
Justin Hendry May 25 2020 5:15PM Strategy
Govt frets on critical infrastructure hack threat

Govt frets on critical infrastructure hack threat

Control systems in the firing line.
Justin Hendry May 22 2020 4:35PM Security
From zero to hero: Geoscience Australia nears cyber resiliency

From zero to hero: Geoscience Australia nears cyber resiliency

Closes in on ASD essential eight compliance after shocker audit.
Justin Hendry May 22 2020 12:10PM Strategy
DTA moves to replace $130 million-plus cloud services panel

DTA moves to replace $130 million-plus cloud services panel

Opens tenders for new cloud marketplace.
Justin Hendry May 22 2020 6:48AM Strategy
Amazon invests in second Australian solar farm

Amazon invests in second Australian solar farm

Advances renewable energy goals.
Justin Hendry May 21 2020 5:00PM Strategy
AIIA calls on feds to restore digital leadership

AIIA calls on feds to restore digital leadership

Wants dedicated digital minister appointed.
Justin Hendry May 21 2020 12:45PM Strategy
Services Australia's voice biometrics library passes 1.2 million

Services Australia's voice biometrics library passes 1.2 million

Customers sign-up in increasing numbers after user improvements.
Justin Hendry May 21 2020 6:48AM Strategy
Home Affairs spent $92 million on failed visa platform outsourcing

Home Affairs spent $92 million on failed visa platform outsourcing

Boston Consulting Group pocketed almost half.
Justin Hendry May 19 2020 5:54PM Strategy
Deloitte's son-of-myGov platform price doubles to $20m

Deloitte's son-of-myGov platform price doubles to $20m

GOVDXP development costs soar two months in.
Justin Hendry May 19 2020 4:30PM Strategy
My Health Record system hit by hack attempt

My Health Record system hit by hack attempt

Updated: ADHA reveals external perimeter targeted.
Justin Hendry May 19 2020 12:45PM Security
NDIS goes with Salesforce for second CRM

NDIS goes with Salesforce for second CRM

And starts developing a new participant app.
Justin Hendry May 19 2020 12:47AM Strategy
SA Health deploys Microsoft Teams to 40k staff in a single week

SA Health deploys Microsoft Teams to 40k staff in a single week

Rapid deployment in response to COVID-19.
Justin Hendry May 18 2020 12:40PM Strategy
Tech migrants shun Australia's new fast-track permanent residency visa

Tech migrants shun Australia's new fast-track permanent residency visa

Early results show limited interest, but there's hope on the horizon.
Justin Hendry May 18 2020 12:42AM Strategy
AusPost parcel tracking hit by technical issues

AusPost parcel tracking hit by technical issues

MyPost account, merchant lodgement also impacted.
Justin Hendry May 15 2020 1:07PM Software
Google pays largest Aussie tax bill in years

Google pays largest Aussie tax bill in years

Hands the ATO $133m in 2019.
Justin Hendry May 15 2020 1:00PM Strategy
Broadband tax start date delayed to January 2021

Broadband tax start date delayed to January 2021

As laws finally pass parliament.
Justin Hendry May 14 2020 5:00PM Telco/ISP

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