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

Qld Govt lawyers up for battle against IBM

Qld Govt lawyers up for battle against IBM

First stirrings in dormant case.
Paris Cowan Nov 28 2014 11:35AM Software
Lundy to stay in touch with tech beyond politics

Lundy to stay in touch with tech beyond politics

Senator won't re-contest upper house seat.
Paris Cowan Nov 27 2014 2:14PM Training & Development
Prime Minister’s department to set up its own MOOC

Prime Minister’s department to set up its own MOOC

Takes a fresh approach to training public servants.
Paris Cowan Nov 27 2014 10:58AM Training & Development
First 3D printer in space goes to work for NASA

First 3D printer in space goes to work for NASA

Manufacturing self-sufficiency in Earth's orbit.
Paris Cowan Nov 27 2014 6:49AM Hardware
WA Police on the hunt for a new CIO

WA Police on the hunt for a new CIO

Leader will steer $25m CAD replacement.
Paris Cowan Nov 26 2014 8:59AM Training & Development
Senate committee backs dumping OAIC

Senate committee backs dumping OAIC

Opinion split down party lines.
Paris Cowan Nov 26 2014 6:32AM Strategy
Vic Coalition promises $25m for police smart devices

Vic Coalition promises $25m for police smart devices

Re-elected government will stump up for mobility vision.
Paris Cowan Nov 25 2014 6:27AM Hardware
Telstra, DiData battle for Canberra cloud market

Telstra, DiData battle for Canberra cloud market

Big players announce govt-focused services.
Paris Cowan Nov 24 2014 11:56AM Strategy
SA Minister apologises for handling of rego systems outage

SA Minister apologises for handling of rego systems outage

Promises refunds for customers charged more than once.
Paris Cowan Nov 21 2014 5:37PM Software
Qld chopper rescue bases go high-tech

Qld chopper rescue bases go high-tech

Sharing screen views between sites.
Paris Cowan Nov 21 2014 11:14AM Hardware
Wife of accused Sydney Uni IT fraudster admits lying to ICAC

Wife of accused Sydney Uni IT fraudster admits lying to ICAC

Faces up to five years in prison.
Paris Cowan Nov 21 2014 6:14AM Oddware
MPs reject e-voting over cost, integrity fears

MPs reject e-voting over cost, integrity fears

No need to tempt the ‘luck of the Irish’.
Paris Cowan Nov 20 2014 4:31PM Security
SA votes to protect itself from open data lawsuits

SA votes to protect itself from open data lawsuits

Immunity laws cover government against civil suits.
Paris Cowan Nov 20 2014 11:54AM Strategy
Can technology save the ABC & SBS from deep cuts?

Can technology save the ABC & SBS from deep cuts?

Shared services, pay-per-view streaming on the table.
Paris Cowan Nov 19 2014 3:10PM Strategy
NSW agencies urged to consider good privacy in customer service

NSW agencies urged to consider good privacy in customer service

State Privacy Commissioner talks up trust.
Paris Cowan Nov 19 2014 6:25AM Strategy
Veterans' Affairs forced to apologise over privacy breach

Veterans' Affairs forced to apologise over privacy breach

Pilgrim calls an end to three year dispute.
Paris Cowan Nov 18 2014 3:39PM Training & Development
NSW Transport’s mammoth SAP overhaul hits delays

NSW Transport’s mammoth SAP overhaul hits delays

IT team forced to deal with team, scope changes.
Paris Cowan Nov 18 2014 12:22PM Software
Inside the early days of Singapore's first privacy regime

Inside the early days of Singapore's first privacy regime

"Still a fair amount of work to do" in data hosting hotspot.
Paris Cowan Nov 18 2014 6:06AM Security
Photos: Angela Merkel tours NICTA

Photos: Angela Merkel tours NICTA

Showcasing the best of Australian/German collaboration.
Paris Cowan Nov 17 2014 12:52PM Training & Development
NSW Corrective Services uses data to calculate risk of re-offending

NSW Corrective Services uses data to calculate risk of re-offending

Analyst wins 2014 Premier's award.
Paris Cowan Nov 17 2014 6:19AM Training & Development

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