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

WA pours another $40m into Fiona Stanley Hospital IT

WA pours another $40m into Fiona Stanley Hospital IT

Embarks on its next hospital fit-out.
Paris Cowan May 12 2014 6:46AM Software
Is an opt-out myGov the new Australia Card?

Is an opt-out myGov the new Australia Card?

Information Commissioner prepares for an old debate on new grounds.
Paris Cowan May 9 2014 6:22AM Security
Billion-dollar ISIS replacement "like peeling an onion"

Billion-dollar ISIS replacement "like peeling an onion"

DHS CIO takes one layer at a time.
Paris Cowan May 8 2014 12:48PM Strategy
Australian Government abandons CIO role

Australian Government abandons CIO role

AGIMO restructured.
Paris Cowan May 7 2014 11:30AM Strategy
Budget commits $26m to Victoria Police IT

Budget commits $26m to Victoria Police IT

But nothing for LEAP replacement .
Paris Cowan May 7 2014 6:13AM Software
CommBank, Coles see future in onshore data

CommBank, Coles see future in onshore data

Impact of new privacy rules.
Paris Cowan May 6 2014 1:06PM Security
Cyber crime boss opens up on post-Snowden policing

Cyber crime boss opens up on post-Snowden policing

AFP investigations 'pointless' without metadata.
Paris Cowan May 6 2014 6:02AM Security
Privacy Commissioner to look favourably on voluntary breach notifications

Privacy Commissioner to look favourably on voluntary breach notifications

Fast track into the OAIC's good books.
Paris Cowan May 5 2014 11:47AM Security
Victoria to invest $9.5m into single government network

Victoria to invest $9.5m into single government network

Enabling the government cloud.
Paris Cowan May 2 2014 3:29PM Networking
Defence picks Lockheed Martin for mammoth compute deal

Defence picks Lockheed Martin for mammoth compute deal

Exclusive: IBM misses out on key contract.
Paris Cowan May 1 2014 5:48PM Networking
Commission of Audit recommends IT outsourcing agenda

Commission of Audit recommends IT outsourcing agenda

Promotes digital, cloud-first approach to whole-of-government IT.
John Hilvert , Allie Coyne , Paris Cowan May 1 2014 1:58PM Strategy
Dutton confirms Govt will keep PCEHR

Dutton confirms Govt will keep PCEHR

Changes to rollout flagged.
Paris Cowan May 1 2014 12:34PM Software
Concerns raised over security clearance in QLD's new shared services agency

Concerns raised over security clearance in QLD's new shared services agency

Under-vetted staff could access criminal databases.
Paris Cowan May 1 2014 6:22AM Training & Development
NSW IT minister releases location intelligence strategy

NSW IT minister releases location intelligence strategy

Wants funding for automatic address mapping service.
Paris Cowan Apr 30 2014 12:30PM Strategy
Tech chief sought to manage Melbourne’s water supply

Tech chief sought to manage Melbourne’s water supply

Following 2013 budget injection.
Paris Cowan Apr 29 2014 12:05PM Strategy
Aus Govt CTO hits back at procurement criticism

Aus Govt CTO hits back at procurement criticism

Sheridan says IT arrangements are working fine.
Paris Cowan Apr 29 2014 6:38AM Strategy
Former Aus Govt CIO Archer joins Gartner

Former Aus Govt CIO Archer joins Gartner

Takes on e-govt research role.
Paris Cowan Apr 28 2014 12:46PM Strategy
Hockey flags billion-dollar Centrelink mainframe replacement

Hockey flags billion-dollar Centrelink mainframe replacement

Claims 30 year-old tech is holding Govt back.
Paris Cowan Apr 24 2014 3:31PM Software
NSW Govt CIO ousted in departmental shake-up

NSW Govt CIO ousted in departmental shake-up

Finance department merged into Treasury.
Paris Cowan Apr 24 2014 11:16AM Strategy
WA Police prepares computer-aided dispatch system replacement

WA Police prepares computer-aided dispatch system replacement

New tools to cope with growing demand.
Paris Cowan Apr 23 2014 11:59AM Software

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