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

Defence ehealth blowout scrutinised by auditor

Defence ehealth blowout scrutinised by auditor

Studies how a $56m project ballooned to $133m.
Paris Cowan Feb 5 2015 6:40AM Software
ICAC investigates Sydney, Macquarie uni IT manager

ICAC investigates Sydney, Macquarie uni IT manager

[Updated] Alleges false invoices issued to employers.
Paris Cowan Feb 4 2015 11:42AM Oddware
Eagle Boys shifts ordering system to Azure

Eagle Boys shifts ordering system to Azure

Push to get 50 percent more out of every customer.
Paris Cowan Feb 3 2015 10:42AM Software
Victoria Police CIO lays the foundations for change

Victoria Police CIO lays the foundations for change

Does the force even need to replace LEAP?
Paris Cowan Feb 2 2015 2:41PM Strategy
WA govt investigates alleged council software kickbacks

WA govt investigates alleged council software kickbacks

Prosecution decision pending.
Paris Cowan Feb 2 2015 11:20AM Training & Development
SA govt CIO ousted in executive reshuffle

SA govt CIO ousted in executive reshuffle

Office of the CIO dissolved.
Paris Cowan Feb 2 2015 6:19AM Strategy
SA govt stands firm against offshore data hosting

SA govt stands firm against offshore data hosting

Kicks off statewide cloud panel.
Paris Cowan Jan 30 2015 12:00PM Security
Qld Labor commits to body-worn cameras for police

Qld Labor commits to body-worn cameras for police

Pledges $5m to rollout.
Paris Cowan Jan 30 2015 6:28AM Hardware
Qantas to offer virtual reality headsets in first class

Qantas to offer virtual reality headsets in first class

Samsung Gear VR on A380 flights, first class lounges.
Paris Cowan Jan 29 2015 1:40PM Hardware
NSW Trade & Investment sends DR to AWS

NSW Trade & Investment sends DR to AWS

Inks infrastructure-as-a-service deal with ASG Group.
Paris Cowan Jan 29 2015 6:35AM Strategy
Running an IT shop in a combat zone

Running an IT shop in a combat zone

Meet Australia’s IT boots on the ground in the Middle East.
Paris Cowan Jan 28 2015 6:28AM Software
Technology leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

Technology leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

Privacy Commissioner awarded public service medal.
Paris Cowan Jan 27 2015 12:02PM Training & Development
Turnbull’s dept snags digital delivery from Finance

Turnbull’s dept snags digital delivery from Finance

Customer service tech finds a new home in Canberra.
Paris Cowan Jan 23 2015 3:55PM Strategy
Aussie study aims to capture true value of public wi-fi

Aussie study aims to capture true value of public wi-fi

Will a toned-down NBN force local communities to innovate?
Paris Cowan Jan 23 2015 12:29PM Telco/ISP
SA govt finalises $525m telco panel

SA govt finalises $525m telco panel

Three-year market testing returns deal to same six suppliers.
Paris Cowan Jan 23 2015 6:34AM Telco/ISP
Service NSW to build whole-of-govt payments platform

Service NSW to build whole-of-govt payments platform

Continues to consolidate state's back-office tech.
Paris Cowan Jan 22 2015 11:18AM Financial Services
Auditor says hackers could cause trouble on NSW roads

Auditor says hackers could cause trouble on NSW roads

Roads and Maritime refutes vulnerability claims.
Paris Cowan Jan 21 2015 12:21PM Security
Tasmania to overhaul authentication in new network deal

Tasmania to overhaul authentication in new network deal

Tendering to start ‘very soon’.
Paris Cowan Jan 21 2015 6:16AM Networking
Qld Police to get 5400 more iPads under re-elected LNP

Qld Police to get 5400 more iPads under re-elected LNP

Science and technology research offered $90m in funding.
Paris Cowan Jan 19 2015 12:41PM Hardware
ABS to expand statistical tracking of the digital economy

ABS to expand statistical tracking of the digital economy

Pairs up with Comms department for IT stats review.
Paris Cowan Jan 16 2015 2:21PM Training & Development

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