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

Minister names first My Health Record opt-out sites

Minister names first My Health Record opt-out sites

North Qld, Nepean residents to get health records by default.
Paris Cowan Oct 28 2015 5:30PM Software
Sydney Uni IT projects chief hauled before ICAC

Sydney Uni IT projects chief hauled before ICAC

Another uni official to face corruption watchdog.
Paris Cowan Oct 28 2015 3:38PM Training & Development
SA Health’s pathology IT project likely to run out of money

SA Health’s pathology IT project likely to run out of money

EPLIS team might have to beg for more funding.
Paris Cowan Oct 28 2015 11:45AM Software
OAIC powering through with less staff, bigger workload

OAIC powering through with less staff, bigger workload

Voluntary breach notifications skyrocket.
Paris Cowan Oct 26 2015 2:11PM Strategy
NSW to open real-time transport data to more developers

NSW to open real-time transport data to more developers

Sydney prepares for an influx of new apps.
Paris Cowan Oct 23 2015 12:03PM Software
CenITex posts first surplus in five years

CenITex posts first surplus in five years

Cost cutting pays off for embattled agency.
Paris Cowan Oct 23 2015 6:42AM Strategy
NSW must be careful not to choke on its own cloud hype

NSW must be careful not to choke on its own cloud hype

[Blog post] Don't let marketing obscure real achievements.
Paris Cowan Oct 22 2015 12:25PM Strategy
Two more execs sacked over OneSchool IT failure

Two more execs sacked over OneSchool IT failure

Gravity of error demands "strong response".
Paris Cowan Oct 21 2015 4:04PM Strategy
Govt still treading water on national police system

Govt still treading water on national police system

Unions demand action.
Paris Cowan Oct 21 2015 9:20AM Software
Coding error behind missing child protection reports in Qld

Coding error behind missing child protection reports in Qld

Deloitte’s OneSchool findings made public.
Paris Cowan Oct 20 2015 12:06PM Software
NEC to build Australia's new apprenticeships system

NEC to build Australia's new apprenticeships system

Vendor chosen for $20 million IT modernisation.
Paris Cowan Oct 19 2015 3:24PM Software
Pilgrim given three more months as info commissioner

Pilgrim given three more months as info commissioner

OAIC limbo continues.
Paris Cowan Oct 19 2015 9:51AM Strategy
NSW Treasury recruiting for new CIO

NSW Treasury recruiting for new CIO

Leadership change in the midst of major budget systems overhaul.
Paris Cowan Oct 16 2015 3:10PM Strategy
NSW agencies risk catastrophe with no disaster recovery plans

NSW agencies risk catastrophe with no disaster recovery plans

Auditor finds some still floundering four years later.
Paris Cowan Oct 16 2015 10:51AM Hardware
Photos: Dial-a-data centre

Photos: Dial-a-data centre

Isaac Council's pre-fab facility and its 1000km journey on the back of a truck.
Paris Cowan Oct 16 2015 6:30AM Hardware
Melbourne’s city loop trains get mobile coverage

Melbourne’s city loop trains get mobile coverage

Underground black spots patched by Optus.
Paris Cowan Oct 15 2015 12:22PM Telco/ISP
Qld wants to embed robotics, software experts in schools

Qld wants to embed robotics, software experts in schools

IT front and centre of state's education plan.
Paris Cowan Oct 14 2015 4:58PM Training & Development
DTO reveals first targets on digital hit list

DTO reveals first targets on digital hit list

Medicare registrations, online doctor's bookings in its sights.
Paris Cowan Oct 14 2015 3:13PM Strategy
SA govt mainframe security standards unchecked since 2008

SA govt mainframe security standards unchecked since 2008

Legacy contracts cause more headaches in Adelaide.
Paris Cowan Oct 13 2015 4:48PM Software
House of Reps approves release of de-identified welfare data

House of Reps approves release of de-identified welfare data

Anonymous payments records could be made public.
Paris Cowan Oct 13 2015 10:05AM Strategy

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