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

Govt forced to spend more on troubled budget system

Govt forced to spend more on troubled budget system

Budget 2015: New contracts on the horizon.
Paris Cowan May 12 2015 8:27PM Software
Qld Govt knocks back 3D-printed guns bill

Qld Govt knocks back 3D-printed guns bill

No intention to revive lapsed PUP bill.
Paris Cowan May 12 2015 10:22AM Hardware
Trust in the age of the data-driven supermarket

Trust in the age of the data-driven supermarket

As the custodian of Australia's biggest loyalty database, Coles digital chief Roger Sniezek says he will never risk breaching the trust of his customers.
Paris Cowan May 12 2015 6:40AM CXO Challenge
How Vodafone uses data to guess customer’s satisfaction rating

How Vodafone uses data to guess customer’s satisfaction rating

Without even having to ask.
Paris Cowan May 11 2015 6:47AM Software
Govt to make e-health records opt-out

Govt to make e-health records opt-out

Backs Royle recommendations, including NeHTA closure.
Paris Cowan May 10 2015 3:45PM Software
NSW Privacy Commissioner renews call for data offshoring rules

NSW Privacy Commissioner renews call for data offshoring rules

Sends information protection wishlist to government.
Paris Cowan May 7 2015 5:22PM Strategy
NSW Electoral Commission answers iVote critics

NSW Electoral Commission answers iVote critics

CIO continues to lobby for e-voting despite hacking threat.
Paris Cowan May 6 2015 5:19PM Security
Victoria dumps RandL project, writes off $97m

Victoria dumps RandL project, writes off $97m

Troubled rego and licensing system taken off life support.
Paris Cowan May 6 2015 11:50AM Software
Comms, AFP cyber defences under scrutiny

Comms, AFP cyber defences under scrutiny

National auditor kicks off new security checks.
Paris Cowan May 5 2015 11:48AM Security
Top Aussie websites need to improve privacy policies: Pilgrim

Top Aussie websites need to improve privacy policies: Pilgrim

Data explainers still coming in at 18,000 words.
Paris Cowan May 4 2015 9:10AM Training & Development
Victoria to release real-time transport data

Victoria to release real-time transport data

Access to long-awaited feed to arrive 'in coming weeks'.
Paris Cowan May 1 2015 5:21PM Software
TPG share raid delays Vocus/Amcom merger

TPG share raid delays Vocus/Amcom merger

Buying time to rally shareholders.
Paris Cowan May 1 2015 5:00PM Telco/ISP
Victoria commits $14.7m to fix video conferencing in courts

Victoria commits $14.7m to fix video conferencing in courts

Network upgrade to boost bandwidth 300 percent.
Paris Cowan May 1 2015 12:12PM Networking
Inside La Trobe's cloud-based finance overhaul

Inside La Trobe's cloud-based finance overhaul

Execs to check real-time cashflow on Apple Watch.
Paris Cowan May 1 2015 6:04AM Software
How Australia plans to mark NAPLAN with cognitive computing

How Australia plans to mark NAPLAN with cognitive computing

National schools test to be scored electronically from 2017.
Paris Cowan Apr 29 2015 12:25PM Software
Victorian govt to encrypt all police radios

Victorian govt to encrypt all police radios

Promises an extra $25m for digital network replacement.
Paris Cowan Apr 29 2015 10:07AM Hardware
NSW Health CIO commends data centre flood recovery

NSW Health CIO commends data centre flood recovery

Central facility back up and running within hours.
Paris Cowan Apr 28 2015 1:33PM Networking
NT budget 2015 sinks $17m into health IT

NT budget 2015 sinks $17m into health IT

Police to begin core systems replacement.
Paris Cowan Apr 28 2015 12:52PM Strategy
PwC to guide Victoria Police through major tech renewal

PwC to guide Victoria Police through major tech renewal

Signs 14-month 'strategic partnership'.
Paris Cowan Apr 28 2015 6:35AM Strategy
Vic govt to sell off bespoke energy rating software

Vic govt to sell off bespoke energy rating software

Sustainability agency turns tech vendor.
Paris Cowan Apr 27 2015 12:35PM Software

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