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 invites tenders for $20m apprenticeships system

Govt invites tenders for $20m apprenticeships system

Upgrade expected to reap $93 million in savings.
Paris Cowan Oct 29 2014 12:01PM Software
Telstra CIO resigns

Telstra CIO resigns

Telco begins global hunt for new tech chief.
Paris Cowan Oct 29 2014 10:12AM Telco/ISP
Images: the next frontier in data analytics?

Images: the next frontier in data analytics?

Barclay’s global data chief says we’re still at the starting line.
Paris Cowan Oct 29 2014 5:27AM Software
Sterrenberg takes lessons from CBA for Centrelink IT overhaul

Sterrenberg takes lessons from CBA for Centrelink IT overhaul

Human Services reveals the depths of its IT woes.
Paris Cowan Oct 28 2014 6:35AM Strategy
Vic Govt promises 3D printers for all state high schools

Vic Govt promises 3D printers for all state high schools

Grants to "nurture scientific endeavour".
Paris Cowan Oct 27 2014 12:19PM Hardware
NSW Privacy Commissioner 'disappointed' by slow rate of progress

NSW Privacy Commissioner 'disappointed' by slow rate of progress

Resourcing fails to grow despite agency pleading.
Paris Cowan Oct 24 2014 1:53PM Training & Development
Adelaide City Council on the hunt for a new CIO

Adelaide City Council on the hunt for a new CIO

Veteran IT chief Luu Nguyen retires.
Paris Cowan Oct 24 2014 10:45AM Training & Development
Vic emergency services to use drones as 'eyes in the sky'

Vic emergency services to use drones as 'eyes in the sky'

Vision for the future includes airborne video feed.
Paris Cowan Oct 24 2014 6:15AM Networking
NSW wants to appoint a 'data broker' to drive reform

NSW wants to appoint a 'data broker' to drive reform

Agency execs reveal what's top of their data wish-list.
Paris Cowan Oct 23 2014 6:59AM Strategy
Victorian Govt could sell off CenITex

Victorian Govt could sell off CenITex

All options on the table in new tender process.
Paris Cowan Oct 23 2014 6:24AM Strategy
Centrelink IT hindering welfare reform: Minister

Centrelink IT hindering welfare reform: Minister

Andrews puts $1b replacement on the 2015 budget agenda.
Paris Cowan Oct 21 2014 4:22PM Software
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joins UTS

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joins UTS

Takes up adjunct professor role.
Paris Cowan Oct 21 2014 2:06PM Training & Development
Qld govt criticised for ignoring costly health IT risks

Qld govt criticised for ignoring costly health IT risks

Auditor slams ‘announce now, plan later’ health policy.
Paris Cowan Oct 21 2014 12:53PM Strategy
Govt grant buys Victorian supercomputer two more years

Govt grant buys Victorian supercomputer two more years

As original VLSCI funding dries up.
Paris Cowan Oct 21 2014 6:23AM Hardware
AFP investigates alleged asylum seeker data theft

AFP investigates alleged asylum seeker data theft

Second breach “completely unacceptable” if true, says secretary.
Paris Cowan Oct 20 2014 3:40PM Security
NSW to add offshore data rules into privacy legislation

NSW to add offshore data rules into privacy legislation

Privacy Commissioner welcomes the news.
Paris Cowan Oct 20 2014 6:30AM Storage
Qld finds cash for real-time public transport tracking

Qld finds cash for real-time public transport tracking

Makes APIs available.
Paris Cowan Oct 17 2014 2:06PM Software
SA govt staff warned not to skirt FOI with personal email

SA govt staff warned not to skirt FOI with personal email

ICAC chief suspects dodgy tactics.
Paris Cowan Oct 16 2014 2:11PM Training & Development
Veteran AMP CIO steps down

Veteran AMP CIO steps down

New tech chief named as replacement.
Paris Cowan Oct 16 2014 11:38AM Financial Services
Vic Govt agencies failing to patch, monitor access controls

Vic Govt agencies failing to patch, monitor access controls

Auditor-General calls on CIOs to focus on security.
Paris Cowan Oct 15 2014 1:49PM Security

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