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

Doubts cast on Queensland's ICT Dashboard

Doubts cast on Queensland's ICT Dashboard

Opposition, former Govt CIO say it can't be trusted.
Paris Cowan Jul 22 2014 6:38AM Strategy
CrimTrac to outsource IT management

CrimTrac to outsource IT management

Says security of crime records, biometrics not a concern.
Paris Cowan Jul 21 2014 10:36AM Security
Qld to roll out ID scanner network for pubs and clubs

Qld to roll out ID scanner network for pubs and clubs

Security still up in the air.
Paris Cowan Jul 18 2014 11:38AM Hardware
DSITIA completes Office 365 rollout

DSITIA completes Office 365 rollout

But not without hiccups along the way.
Paris Cowan Jul 18 2014 6:39AM Software
Could fingerprint scans replace Queensland’s Go Card?

Could fingerprint scans replace Queensland’s Go Card?

Smart card program expands to bike hire, taxis.
Paris Cowan Jul 17 2014 10:37AM Hardware
Stevens retires as IBM Aus/NZ boss

Stevens retires as IBM Aus/NZ boss

Successor identified.
Paris Cowan Jul 16 2014 2:26PM Strategy
Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery

Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery

Privacy Commissioner not impressed.
Paris Cowan Jul 15 2014 11:51AM Security
Queensland Treasury appoints inaugural CIO

Queensland Treasury appoints inaugural CIO

Newfound emphasis on information management.
Paris Cowan Jul 15 2014 6:07AM Strategy
Shaky IT threatens school leaver results in SA

Shaky IT threatens school leaver results in SA

Students nearly left high and dry in 2011.
Paris Cowan Jul 14 2014 3:41PM Training & Development
Photos: Innovation sprouts up among the lettuces

Photos: Innovation sprouts up among the lettuces

Inside the 21st Century farms managed from a smartphone.
Paris Cowan Jul 14 2014 5:46AM Hardware
Queensland Govt information security goes backwards

Queensland Govt information security goes backwards

Auditor finds system controls lacking.
Paris Cowan Jul 11 2014 12:04PM Security
SBS celebrates World Cup streaming success

SBS celebrates World Cup streaming success

Web traffic records fall, but uptime rate stays on track.
Paris Cowan Jul 11 2014 5:15AM Hardware
SA ICT board dodges review

SA ICT board dodges review

Updated: Not part of Jay Weatherill reforms.
Paris Cowan Jul 9 2014 12:00PM Strategy
Queensland Health to get new IT boss

Queensland Health to get new IT boss

Ray Brown sidelined.
Paris Cowan Jul 9 2014 6:31AM Strategy
WA opposition promises to appoint IT minister

WA opposition promises to appoint IT minister

Labor fears IT mismanagement will push skills out of the state.
Paris Cowan Jul 8 2014 12:58PM Strategy
Crack team hired to probe Canberra's shared services plan

Crack team hired to probe Canberra's shared services plan

Former CIO poached to lead Federal Government initiative.
Paris Cowan Jul 7 2014 1:24PM Strategy
Is the legacy of shared services holding WA back?

Is the legacy of shared services holding WA back?

Auditor-General explains wariness towards central control.
Paris Cowan Jul 7 2014 6:24AM Strategy
Your Say: Setting the agenda for the State of IT

Your Say: Setting the agenda for the State of IT

[Blog post] We have judged governments across the country, now you judge us.
Paris Cowan Jul 4 2014 1:05PM Strategy
Corrupt NSW Education IT contractor jailed

Corrupt NSW Education IT contractor jailed

ICAC investigation goes all the way to Long Bay.
Paris Cowan Jul 4 2014 6:19AM Software
Auditor puts big IT projects on notice

Auditor puts big IT projects on notice

Telco interception, DHS outsourcing on the watchlist.
Paris Cowan Jul 3 2014 12:26PM Strategy

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