Paris Cowan

Paris Cowan joined iTnews in July 2013 after a stint at Intermedium, a news and data analysis firm based exclusively on government IT procurement. At Intermedium, Paris reported on new IT projects underway in state and federal agencies, interviewed public sector CIOs and was subsequently promoted to Online Editor in June 2012. While public sector IT will remain her key focus at iTnews, she has been given a broader remit to cover technology programs across several industries.

Recent articles by Paris Cowan

CenITex executives reshuffled as key deputies retire

CenITex executives reshuffled as key deputies retire

Peter Bon, Michael Delaney to vacate their posts.
Paris Cowan Nov 17 2015 6:31AM Strategy
Minister could demand data under proposed NSW analytics law

Minister could demand data under proposed NSW analytics law

Data Analytics Centre reveals its "teeth".
Paris Cowan Nov 16 2015 2:19PM Strategy
Qld Rail to fix 'piecemeal' passenger comms

Qld Rail to fix 'piecemeal' passenger comms

Wants streamlined approach to informing travellers.
Paris Cowan Nov 16 2015 11:34AM Software
Sydney Uni IT manager denies exchanging bribes for contracts

Sydney Uni IT manager denies exchanging bribes for contracts

Claims unexplained thousands came from 'cash tin under the bed'.
Paris Cowan Nov 13 2015 4:55PM Training & Development
Sexual assault complaints caught up in Qld Education hack

Sexual assault complaints caught up in Qld Education hack

More than 600 records accessed, 16 people notified.
Paris Cowan Nov 13 2015 11:55AM Security
Overpaid NZ teachers to be referred to debt collectors after payroll bungle

Overpaid NZ teachers to be referred to debt collectors after payroll bungle

Tying up the final loose ends of Novopay disaster.
Paris Cowan Nov 12 2015 3:31PM Software
Secret video puts evidence in doubt in Sydney Uni IT saga

Secret video puts evidence in doubt in Sydney Uni IT saga

Recruiter warned of consequences of lying to ICAC.
Paris Cowan Nov 12 2015 12:53PM Training & Development
Australia, NZ agree to share electronic identity checks

Australia, NZ agree to share electronic identity checks

Verification services expanded across the Tasman.
Paris Cowan Nov 11 2015 4:53PM Software
Gold Coast cops given state's first body-worn cameras

Gold Coast cops given state's first body-worn cameras

Police keep power to record when they want.
Paris Cowan Nov 11 2015 12:11PM Hardware
Qld TAFE, Education websites hacked

Qld TAFE, Education websites hacked

Anonymous assailants threaten state govt over stolen data.
Paris Cowan Nov 10 2015 11:34AM Security
Qld Housing gets to work replacing legacy SAP

Qld Housing gets to work replacing legacy SAP

Races the clock to the end of extended support.
Paris Cowan Nov 10 2015 6:35AM Software
ICAC to probe $29k paid to accused Sydney Uni IT exec

ICAC to probe $29k paid to accused Sydney Uni IT exec

Standover tactics alleged to have secured $1.6m in contractor placements.
Paris Cowan Nov 9 2015 11:49AM Training & Development
Health quietly passes Medicare payments sell-off deadline

Health quietly passes Medicare payments sell-off deadline

Department stays silent about offloading services.
Paris Cowan Nov 9 2015 6:30AM Software
WA auditors guess govt database passwords on first attempt

WA auditors guess govt database passwords on first attempt

Performance watchdog laments atrocious security.
Paris Cowan Nov 6 2015 10:37AM Security
Driverless cars to fill South Australia's manufacturing void

Driverless cars to fill South Australia's manufacturing void

New laws, ‘hardwired’ roadways bolster industry strategy.
Paris Cowan Nov 5 2015 3:55PM Networking
Mortgage Choice promotes CIO

Mortgage Choice promotes CIO

No immediate plans to refill role.
Paris Cowan Nov 3 2015 12:08PM Financial Services
NSW FACS signs Accenture in $54m cloud ERP deal

NSW FACS signs Accenture in $54m cloud ERP deal

Ten-year partnership to deliver SAP-as-a-service.
Paris Cowan Nov 3 2015 6:03AM Software
Qld police want new powers to access cloud-based evidence

Qld police want new powers to access cloud-based evidence

Call for modernisation of ten-year-old laws.
Paris Cowan Nov 2 2015 2:04PM Strategy
PSBA puts the A-team on life-saving tech

PSBA puts the A-team on life-saving tech

Critical support team given executive veto.
Paris Cowan Nov 2 2015 6:26AM Training & Development
Six ways the ATO uses data to catch tax-dodgers

Six ways the ATO uses data to catch tax-dodgers

How analytics will nab cheaters.
Paris Cowan Oct 30 2015 6:49AM Financial Services

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