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

New Zealand faces important Novopay test

New Zealand faces important Novopay test

Desperate not to repeat last year’s troubles.
Paris Cowan Jan 16 2015 11:46AM Software
CIO switch at Public Transport Victoria

CIO switch at Public Transport Victoria

New blood needed as authority embarks on real-time journey.
Paris Cowan Jan 15 2015 4:07PM Strategy
Coalition lagging on key IT strategies

Coalition lagging on key IT strategies

No action on whole-of-gov policy in over a year.
Paris Cowan Jan 15 2015 1:40PM Strategy
Fortescue CIO swept up in executive cuts

Fortescue CIO swept up in executive cuts

Exclusive: Vito Forte to part ways with iron ore group.
Paris Cowan Jan 15 2015 6:16AM Strategy
NSW after CIO to lead 'unprecedented' library digitisation

NSW after CIO to lead 'unprecedented' library digitisation

State Library kicks off recruitment.
Paris Cowan Jan 13 2015 4:01PM Storage
UK PM wants to ban encrypted comms

UK PM wants to ban encrypted comms

Election pledge aims to keep chatter within intelligence's reach.
Paris Cowan Jan 13 2015 11:23AM Telco/ISP
Revealed: Queensland’s case against IBM

Revealed: Queensland’s case against IBM

State government says it was misled.
Paris Cowan Jan 13 2015 6:33AM Software
Qld to overhaul wi-fi in state schools

Qld to overhaul wi-fi in state schools

Classroom networks struggle with device boom.
Paris Cowan Jan 12 2015 11:34AM Networking
Microsoft dumps free pre-Patch Tuesday notices

Microsoft dumps free pre-Patch Tuesday notices

Advance notification service limited to premier customers.
Paris Cowan Jan 9 2015 1:45PM Security
Rio Tinto looks for CIO to lead iron ore tech

Rio Tinto looks for CIO to lead iron ore tech

IT critical to growth strategy.
Paris Cowan Jan 9 2015 11:18AM Strategy
IBM names new Aus/NZ chief

IBM names new Aus/NZ chief

New Zealander Kerry Purcell flown in.
Paris Cowan Jan 8 2015 10:14AM Strategy
Google hands out largest-ever VRP bug bounty

Google hands out largest-ever VRP bug bounty

Polish researchers awarded $61k for finding App Engine flaw.
Paris Cowan Dec 31 2014 1:17PM Security
ABC, Telstra drones to capture NYE fireworks from 1000ft

ABC, Telstra drones to capture NYE fireworks from 1000ft

Live-feed from above.
Paris Cowan Dec 31 2014 12:23PM Hardware
FBI ups the ante to recruit “a lot” of cyber-agents

FBI ups the ante to recruit “a lot” of cyber-agents

Ethical hackers invited to apply.
Paris Cowan Dec 30 2014 5:30PM Training & Development
SA Police to buy facial recognition mobile app

SA Police to buy facial recognition mobile app

Database check from an Android smartphone.
Paris Cowan Dec 30 2014 11:37AM Software
The crypto protocols even the NSA can’t crack

The crypto protocols even the NSA can’t crack

Latest document dump reveals cyber-spy hit-list.
Paris Cowan Dec 29 2014 2:29PM Security
Core Qld Health system could turn 30 before it is replaced

Core Qld Health system could turn 30 before it is replaced

Parliamentary committee still holds fears for HBCIS.
Paris Cowan Dec 23 2014 8:29AM Software
NSW Police to equip 1000 cops with body-worn cameras

NSW Police to equip 1000 cops with body-worn cameras

Issues spec sheet for 267 devices.
Paris Cowan Dec 18 2014 12:38PM Hardware
NSW ServiceFirst to outsource to Infosys, Unisys

NSW ServiceFirst to outsource to Infosys, Unisys

Onshore/offshore split still to be nutted out.
Paris Cowan Dec 17 2014 12:02PM Strategy
Cost of NSW Education's LMBR to soar past $573m

Cost of NSW Education's LMBR to soar past $573m

Agency to plead for more funds to finish troubled rollout.
Paris Cowan Dec 16 2014 12:13PM Software

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