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

Victorian triple-zero systems buckle under growing demand

Victorian triple-zero systems buckle under growing demand

Auditor-General stresses the need for an urgent upgrade.
Paris Cowan Oct 15 2014 6:23AM Software
SA Police gets $1.5m for 350 more smartphones

SA Police gets $1.5m for 350 more smartphones

Red tape review to clear path to 'paperless policing'.
Paris Cowan Oct 14 2014 12:36PM Hardware
Photos: The IT helpdesk that goes the extra (100) miles

Photos: The IT helpdesk that goes the extra (100) miles

Tech in the top end with Australia's most airborne IT workers.
Paris Cowan Oct 14 2014 10:26AM Training & Development
WA Health appoints fourth temporary CIO

WA Health appoints fourth temporary CIO

Revolving door spins again.
Paris Cowan Oct 13 2014 10:33AM Training & Development
Federal Govt IT audit to be finished this year

Federal Govt IT audit to be finished this year

Deadline also looming for e-government strategy.
Paris Cowan Oct 10 2014 11:41AM Strategy
Yes Minister, let's do the 'cloud-first' thing

Yes Minister, let's do the 'cloud-first' thing

[Blog post] We would have been happy with 'cloud is OK'.
Paris Cowan Oct 9 2014 12:00PM Strategy
State CIOs get preview of SA Govt cloud policy this month

State CIOs get preview of SA Govt cloud policy this month

Chance to give their two cents.
Paris Cowan Oct 9 2014 6:14AM Strategy
Federal Govt locks in ‘cloud first’ stance

Federal Govt locks in ‘cloud first’ stance

Coalition cloud policy released.
Paris Cowan Oct 8 2014 1:58PM Strategy
Vic Premier promises $30m in IT grants for manufacturers

Vic Premier promises $30m in IT grants for manufacturers

Parties compete for tech jobs mantle.
Paris Cowan Oct 7 2014 3:10PM Training & Development
NSW Police makes 29th arrest in Liberty Reserve fraud ring

NSW Police makes 29th arrest in Liberty Reserve fraud ring

Sydney man charged over $139,000 theft.
Paris Cowan Oct 3 2014 11:41AM Security
NSW Govt issues telco procurement demands

NSW Govt issues telco procurement demands

Agency purchases must comply with new standards.
Paris Cowan Oct 2 2014 2:40PM Telco/ISP
Senate to launch Bitcoin inquiry

Senate to launch Bitcoin inquiry

Economics committee to scrutinise taxation stance.
Paris Cowan Oct 2 2014 1:18PM Financial Services
US cracks suspected hacking ring with Aussie roots

US cracks suspected hacking ring with Aussie roots

Two plead guilty to theft of Xbox source code, US Army software.
Paris Cowan Oct 1 2014 2:20PM Security
Zen Telecom fined for faking Telstra partnership

Zen Telecom fined for faking Telstra partnership

ACCC imposes $225,000 penalty.
Paris Cowan Oct 1 2014 11:03AM Telco/ISP
NSW Govt data cube to encourage 'citizen auditors' for spending

NSW Govt data cube to encourage 'citizen auditors' for spending

But can the state walk the transparency talk?
Paris Cowan Oct 1 2014 9:38AM Strategy
WA teachers access student email with tweaked Office 365

WA teachers access student email with tweaked Office 365

Lack of independent oversight raises privacy ire.
Paris Cowan Sep 30 2014 6:27AM Security
AusPost weighs up outsourcing end user IT

AusPost weighs up outsourcing end user IT

Union leaps to defend cut-weary workers.
Paris Cowan Sep 29 2014 1:02PM Training & Development
Magnus supercomputer offered up to 'Petascale pioneers'

Magnus supercomputer offered up to 'Petascale pioneers'

Pawsey team aims to challenge the ambitions of Aussie science.
Paris Cowan Sep 29 2014 6:04AM Hardware
Finance floats whole-of-govt cloud email, desktop buying scheme

Finance floats whole-of-govt cloud email, desktop buying scheme

Feasibility study underway.
Paris Cowan Sep 26 2014 10:12AM Software
Inside the legalities of digital signatures

Inside the legalities of digital signatures

What is okay to e-sign in the eyes of the law?
Paris Cowan Sep 25 2014 11:49AM Software

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