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

Turnbull refuses to let go of DTO

Turnbull refuses to let go of DTO

Takes pet agency with him to PM&C.
Paris Cowan Sep 22 2015 9:35AM Strategy
DHS goes to market for $1bn welfare IT replacement

DHS goes to market for $1bn welfare IT replacement

Software vendor sought for high-profile project.
Paris Cowan Sep 18 2015 4:02PM Software
ACT: Cyber security lost down the back of the bureaucracy

ACT: Cyber security lost down the back of the bureaucracy

[Blog post] Buck passing takes its toll.
Paris Cowan Sep 18 2015 12:00PM Security
WA continues to wait for govt to make infosec a priority

WA continues to wait for govt to make infosec a priority

[Blog post] Collective patience is wearing thin in underperforming state.
Paris Cowan Sep 18 2015 6:38AM Security
Govt introduces bill for opt-out e-health records

Govt introduces bill for opt-out e-health records

New criminal penalties for breaches.
Paris Cowan Sep 17 2015 4:28PM Software
AGD nabs Industry tech chief as new CIO

AGD nabs Industry tech chief as new CIO

Boyley gets bigger remit.
Paris Cowan Sep 17 2015 2:23PM Strategy
Do Tasmanians deserve less when it comes to infosec?

Do Tasmanians deserve less when it comes to infosec?

[Blog post] Wilful infosec ignorance.
Paris Cowan Sep 17 2015 12:01PM Security
Victoria: A state of cyber confusion

Victoria: A state of cyber confusion

[Blog post] Is security a forgotten priority?
Paris Cowan Sep 17 2015 6:41AM Security
Queensland: Legacy IT bringing down infosec efforts

Queensland: Legacy IT bringing down infosec efforts

[Blog post] Can a tough IT security regime overcome the legacy risk?
Paris Cowan Sep 16 2015 6:20AM Security
South Australia: Where small doesn't equal insecure

South Australia: Where small doesn't equal insecure

[Blog post] Adelaide punching above its weight.
Paris Cowan Sep 15 2015 12:00PM Security
NSW: Can Australia’s largest state grow its infosec teeth?

NSW: Can Australia’s largest state grow its infosec teeth?

[Blog post] Turning around a decade of under-performance.
Paris Cowan Sep 15 2015 6:30AM Security
Canberra agencies prepare for digital scrutiny

Canberra agencies prepare for digital scrutiny

DTO to publish pass or fail assessments of electronic services.
Paris Cowan Sep 14 2015 11:58AM Strategy
Federal government: A worthy benchmark for IT security?

Federal government: A worthy benchmark for IT security?

[Blog post] Is Canberra living up to its own high standards?
Paris Cowan Sep 14 2015 6:45AM Security
DHS expands IT jobs program for young people with autism

DHS expands IT jobs program for young people with autism

‘Dandelion’ program grows into Brisbane.
Paris Cowan Sep 10 2015 11:27AM Training & Development
Former Defence CTO takes over Immigration’s strategic IT

Former Defence CTO takes over Immigration’s strategic IT

Michael Milford to oversee data analytics push.
Paris Cowan Sep 10 2015 6:00AM Strategy
NSW govt to appoint chief data scientist

NSW govt to appoint chief data scientist

To lead new analytics hub.
Paris Cowan Sep 9 2015 11:40AM Strategy
Qld Health asks for $227m to replace patient admin system

Qld Health asks for $227m to replace patient admin system

Prepares to kick off mammoth IT project.
Paris Cowan Sep 9 2015 6:00AM Software
NSW Finance recruiting for new CIO

NSW Finance recruiting for new CIO

Malcolm Freame steps into new role.
Paris Cowan Sep 8 2015 10:02AM Strategy
Contractor saw 'nothing strange' about alleged TAFE IT scammer

Contractor saw 'nothing strange' about alleged TAFE IT scammer

More than $55,000 paid for disappearing services.
Paris Cowan Sep 7 2015 1:35PM Training & Development
Dimension Data scores $32m SA govt email deal

Dimension Data scores $32m SA govt email deal

Swipes work from Telstra.
Paris Cowan Sep 7 2015 6:30AM Software

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