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 police need better digital protection: union

Qld police need better digital protection: union

Encrypted radio, smart devices required under heightened terror threat.
Paris Cowan Sep 25 2014 6:17AM Security
Victorian govt IT subject to three-year rolling review

Victorian govt IT subject to three-year rolling review

‘Digital dashboard’ to step up scrutiny.
Paris Cowan Sep 24 2014 12:47PM Strategy
Winner takes all in revised CenITex outsourcing

Winner takes all in revised CenITex outsourcing

Bidding to be re-opened to the full market.
Paris Cowan Sep 23 2014 1:33PM Strategy
Telstra expands into digital signatures service

Telstra expands into digital signatures service

Buys stake in DocuSign.
Paris Cowan Sep 23 2014 11:10AM Security
Queensland's Govt IT ranks begin to grow back

Queensland's Govt IT ranks begin to grow back

But tech department continues to slim.
Paris Cowan Sep 23 2014 6:37AM Training & Development
Competition review joins chorus against 'Australia tax'

Competition review joins chorus against 'Australia tax'

Backs circumvention techniques.
Paris Cowan Sep 22 2014 2:03PM Financial Services
Victoria appoints privacy and data protection commissioner

Victoria appoints privacy and data protection commissioner

Familiar face to fill new role.
Paris Cowan Sep 22 2014 6:02AM Strategy
Vic 000 operator slams telcos over mobile location delays

Vic 000 operator slams telcos over mobile location delays

Telstra says capability should be ready in weeks.
Paris Cowan Sep 19 2014 9:30AM Telco/ISP
CenITex finances recover as agency prepares to shut down

CenITex finances recover as agency prepares to shut down

Closure set for '18 to 24 months’.
Paris Cowan Sep 19 2014 7:00AM Strategy
Victoria Police to get ASIO-like spying powers

Victoria Police to get ASIO-like spying powers

But commissioner remains concerned about data security.
Allie Coyne , Paris Cowan Sep 17 2014 1:12PM Security
Rackspace dumps plans to sell

Rackspace dumps plans to sell

Names new CEO.
Paris Cowan Sep 17 2014 12:36PM Storage
Qld Police not convinced by body worn cameras

Qld Police not convinced by body worn cameras

Privacy, resourcing hurdles for Brisbane 'robocops'.
Paris Cowan Sep 17 2014 6:32AM Hardware
DHS works to fix aged care processing glitch

DHS works to fix aged care processing glitch

Staff forced to manually generate advice.
Paris Cowan Sep 16 2014 11:46AM Software
Qld MPs push for faster NBN rollout to remote areas

Qld MPs push for faster NBN rollout to remote areas

Poor internet connections block telehealth benefits.
Paris Cowan Sep 15 2014 2:16PM Telco/ISP
Parliament urges Qld Govt to recruit privacy commissioner

Parliament urges Qld Govt to recruit privacy commissioner

Position remains vacant after nearly three years.
Paris Cowan Sep 15 2014 6:12AM Strategy
Union hits out at proposed offshoring of ATO test & dev

Union hits out at proposed offshoring of ATO test & dev

Tax Office insists no financial data will be stored overseas.
Paris Cowan Sep 12 2014 12:34PM Training & Development
Optus crowns new CEO

Optus crowns new CEO

SingTel exec to lead Aussie operations; O'Sullivan to become part-time chair.
Paris Cowan Sep 12 2014 10:18AM Telco/ISP
NSW Ambulance farewells 15-year IT veteran

NSW Ambulance farewells 15-year IT veteran

Kicks off recruitment for new CIO.
Paris Cowan Sep 11 2014 3:41PM Strategy
Turnbull seeks wholesale access from all FTTB carriers

Turnbull seeks wholesale access from all FTTB carriers

Looks to contain telco market ‘instability’ caused by ACCC ruling.
Paris Cowan Sep 11 2014 10:22AM Telco/ISP
Photos: Westpac launches Sydney innovation hub

Photos: Westpac launches Sydney innovation hub

Australia's oldest bank turns Kogarah into its invention epicentre.
Paris Cowan Sep 11 2014 6:26AM Financial Services

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