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

Aussie business leaders share agile war stories

Aussie business leaders share agile war stories

CommBank, AusPost and News Corp hope they’re past the hard part.
Paris Cowan Jun 18 2015 10:13AM Training & Development
NT legislates to protect driver data from Wilson Parking

NT legislates to protect driver data from Wilson Parking

Follows states to bolster privacy.
Paris Cowan Jun 17 2015 11:51AM Software
SA funds tablets, body-worn cameras for police

SA funds tablets, body-worn cameras for police

Copper cam on the chest of every officer.
Paris Cowan Jun 17 2015 7:02AM Hardware
Queensland Transport spins revolving CIO door

Queensland Transport spins revolving CIO door

Opens applications for top tech role.
Paris Cowan Jun 16 2015 12:21PM Training & Development
CrimTrac invites bids for national fingerprints system

CrimTrac invites bids for national fingerprints system

Puts $30 million deal out to market.
Paris Cowan Jun 15 2015 5:41PM Software
WA begins hunt for first government CIO

WA begins hunt for first government CIO

Tech boss will answer directly into Finance Minister.
Paris Cowan Jun 15 2015 9:41AM Strategy
Never waste a good crisis

Never waste a good crisis

After years of breakneck growth, a downturn in oil prices is giving WorleyParsons CIO Brian Adams the opportunity to iron out the crinkles in his back office.
Paris Cowan Jun 12 2015 2:35PM CXO Challenge
Superannuation via the smartphone

Superannuation via the smartphone

AustralianSuper's digital boss Shawn Blackmore wants his members to check their nest egg as often as they check their bank balance.
Paris Cowan Jun 12 2015 6:23AM CXO Challenge
Tech governance shake-up delays IT healing in Victoria

Tech governance shake-up delays IT healing in Victoria

Auditor finds digital state government still out of reach.
Paris Cowan Jun 10 2015 2:09PM Strategy
Adobe failed to properly protect customer data: Pilgrim

Adobe failed to properly protect customer data: Pilgrim

Lack of security on old server made hacker’s work too easy.
Paris Cowan Jun 9 2015 11:20AM Security
Inside the mind of the chief data officer

Inside the mind of the chief data officer

Veda's Lionel Lopez thinks Australian businesses need to hire a dedicated data chief to avoid getting washed away in the information high tide.
Paris Cowan Jun 5 2015 1:47PM CXO Challenge
Qld Health rehires payroll Mr Fix-It as new boss

Qld Health rehires payroll Mr Fix-It as new boss

Poaches NSW Health CIO.
Paris Cowan Jun 5 2015 11:44AM Strategy
Qld Police warns local business after aggressive hack attack

Qld Police warns local business after aggressive hack attack

Business executive’s family threatened.
Paris Cowan Jun 4 2015 3:52PM Security
Service delivery sweeteners sell Centrelink’s $1bn IT overhaul

Service delivery sweeteners sell Centrelink’s $1bn IT overhaul

Department begins pitch to its customers.
Paris Cowan Jun 4 2015 10:15AM Software
DHS discovers $1.7bn in welfare fraud through data matching

DHS discovers $1.7bn in welfare fraud through data matching

Tech advances open the way for DHS to chase extra payments.
Paris Cowan Jun 3 2015 4:01PM Software
ASD cyber chief praises Telstra for breach disclosure

ASD cyber chief praises Telstra for breach disclosure

Major General Stephen Day insists security is getting better.
Paris Cowan Jun 2 2015 4:19PM Security
WA launches inquiry into govt IT buying

WA launches inquiry into govt IT buying

Will look beyond state borders for tips on best practice.
Paris Cowan Jun 1 2015 4:58PM Strategy
Qantas trades data for points with frequent flyers

Qantas trades data for points with frequent flyers

Spun-out analytics business embarks on new customer insights program.
Paris Cowan Jun 1 2015 12:00PM Strategy
Westpac ponders next step in biometrics

Westpac ponders next step in biometrics

Fingerprint success opens potential for new markets.
Paris Cowan Jun 1 2015 8:27AM Hardware
Tassie budget funds $15m emergency dispatch system

Tassie budget funds $15m emergency dispatch system

Replaces 25 year-old police CAD.
Paris Cowan May 29 2015 11:09AM Software

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