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

Vic Coalition pledges $7m for IT to stop 'doctor-shopping'

Vic Coalition pledges $7m for IT to stop 'doctor-shopping'

“Long-overdue” prescription monitoring system promised.
Paris Cowan Nov 14 2014 12:11PM Software
SA Premier directs agencies to offer services online

SA Premier directs agencies to offer services online

"A modern public service should be paper-free".
Paris Cowan Nov 13 2014 11:46AM Strategy
Victorian Labor distances itself from Ultranet failure

Victorian Labor distances itself from Ultranet failure

Puts alleged probity failures down to “individual actions”.
Paris Cowan Nov 13 2014 6:19AM Software
WA’s housing department hunts for a new CIO

WA’s housing department hunts for a new CIO

Wants tech help to realise "ambitious vision".
Paris Cowan Nov 12 2014 11:50AM Training & Development
AHRC wasn't consulted on privacy commission merger

AHRC wasn't consulted on privacy commission merger

Proposal ‘unworkable’ in current form.
Paris Cowan Nov 10 2014 4:41PM Strategy
Qld govt performance improving 'in spite of IT'

Qld govt performance improving 'in spite of IT'

Public sector reform chief calls efforts “spectacularly unsuccessful”.
Paris Cowan Nov 10 2014 1:02PM Strategy
States go into bat to save the OAIC

States go into bat to save the OAIC

Senate committee to report on proposed disbanding.
Paris Cowan Nov 7 2014 4:22PM Strategy
How to pick a dodgy cop before they're even hired

How to pick a dodgy cop before they're even hired

Victoria's corruption watchdog uses data to read the signs.
Paris Cowan Nov 7 2014 6:33AM Training & Development
BYOD in schools stirs up controversy in Qld

BYOD in schools stirs up controversy in Qld

How to get tech in the classroom within a budget?
Paris Cowan Nov 6 2014 1:24PM Hardware
Telstra fined $18k for publishing judge's home address

Telstra fined $18k for publishing judge's home address

Phone directory listing 'breached Privacy Act'.
Paris Cowan Nov 5 2014 5:56PM Telco/ISP
Vic DHS appoints analyst as new CIO

Vic DHS appoints analyst as new CIO

Hodgkinson returns to state government.
Paris Cowan Nov 5 2014 6:24AM Strategy
Whole-of-govt IT hardware panel to open for bids

Whole-of-govt IT hardware panel to open for bids

Finance takes last minute feedback.
Paris Cowan Nov 4 2014 10:12AM Hardware
South Australia races the clock to iron out ehealth bugs

South Australia races the clock to iron out ehealth bugs

Open date for high-tech hospital looms.
Paris Cowan Nov 4 2014 5:31AM Software
Govt agencies struggle to keep up with patching load

Govt agencies struggle to keep up with patching load

"I have never seen anything like it," says DHS CIO.
Paris Cowan Nov 3 2014 12:52PM Security
Inside Barclays and CommBank's open source collaboration

Inside Barclays and CommBank's open source collaboration

Using people power to drive down the costs of big data analytics.
Paris Cowan Nov 3 2014 6:23AM Financial Services
Victoria kicks off $80m eHealth spending spree

Victoria kicks off $80m eHealth spending spree

Millions allocated in 2012 finally make it to hospitals.
Paris Cowan Oct 30 2014 3:00PM Strategy
PCEHR privacy breached twice in 12 months

PCEHR privacy breached twice in 12 months

Users accidentally link to someone else's health record.
Paris Cowan Oct 30 2014 9:07AM Security
Defacto Aus Govt CIO leaves after six months

Defacto Aus Govt CIO leaves after six months

Rosemary Deininger to take on new Canberra role.
Paris Cowan Oct 30 2014 6:47AM Strategy
iiNet wins Victorian free wi-fi deal

iiNet wins Victorian free wi-fi deal

Claims $6.7m network will be Australia’s biggest.
Paris Cowan Oct 29 2014 2:13PM Telco/ISP
Govt proposes cyberbullying ‘naughty corner’ for web giants

Govt proposes cyberbullying ‘naughty corner’ for web giants

Legislative force to be reserved for repeat offenders.
Paris Cowan Oct 29 2014 12:59PM Strategy

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