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

Conroy accuses NBN Co of cooking rollout estimates

Conroy accuses NBN Co of cooking rollout estimates

Setting the bar "as low as a pencil on the floor".
Paris Cowan Feb 25 2014 1:33PM Telco/ISP
Vic tech minister shoots down hopes of IT spending spree

Vic tech minister shoots down hopes of IT spending spree

Don’t expect any pre-election sweeteners, Rich-Phillips warns.
Paris Cowan Feb 25 2014 6:36AM Financial Services
Hacked companies off the hook under new privacy laws

Hacked companies off the hook under new privacy laws

Commissioner releases final guidelines.
Paris Cowan Feb 24 2014 6:41AM Security
Victorian minister quizzed on IT offshoring

Victorian minister quizzed on IT offshoring

Opposition asks about negotiations taking place in India.
Paris Cowan Feb 21 2014 6:13AM Software
Liberal WA minister deflects blame for hospital IT delays

Liberal WA minister deflects blame for hospital IT delays

Claims setbacks don't compare to cost of Labor's shared services.
Paris Cowan Feb 19 2014 3:50PM Strategy
Privacy commissioner to investigate Immigration data breach

Privacy commissioner to investigate Immigration data breach

Updated: KPMG appointed by dept to review incident.
Allie Coyne , Paris Cowan Feb 19 2014 2:12PM Security
Immigration dept confirms asylum seeker data breach

Immigration dept confirms asylum seeker data breach

Updated: Personal details of up to 10,000 exposed.
Allie Coyne , Paris Cowan Feb 19 2014 11:43AM Security
Qld emergency services to buy payroll “as-a-service”

Qld emergency services to buy payroll “as-a-service”

Looks to outsource pay run of 13,000 workers.
Paris Cowan Feb 19 2014 6:35AM Software
SA government jumps the gun on police tech

SA government jumps the gun on police tech

More than $3 million invested without enabling legislation.
Paris Cowan Feb 18 2014 6:22AM Hardware
Human Services decides to keep Hobart IT staff

Human Services decides to keep Hobart IT staff

Reshuffle of functions keeps jobs ahead of Tassie election.
Paris Cowan Feb 17 2014 4:26PM Training & Development
Fiona Stanley Hospital IT could cost another $50 million

Fiona Stanley Hospital IT could cost another $50 million

Botched build sucking investment out of eHealth, says Treasury boss.
Paris Cowan Feb 17 2014 12:42PM Software
Queensland restructures IT department

Queensland restructures IT department

Senior IT roles to be filled, including CIO.
Paris Cowan Feb 14 2014 6:37AM Strategy
Cost cutting saves Optus profit from customer churn

Cost cutting saves Optus profit from customer churn

Mobile subscriber numbers continue to drop.
Paris Cowan Feb 13 2014 12:15PM Telco/ISP
Commissioner to launch privacy guidance next week

Commissioner to launch privacy guidance next week

Having compliance on your agenda isn't enough, says commissioner.
Paris Cowan Feb 13 2014 6:29AM Strategy
DSTO, IBM partner for R&D staff swap

DSTO, IBM partner for R&D staff swap

Sharing resources in tough budgetary times.
Paris Cowan Feb 12 2014 5:22AM Training & Development
Synergy starts bringing IT back onshore

Synergy starts bringing IT back onshore

WA energy retailer's billing project draws to a close.
Paris Cowan Feb 11 2014 1:13PM Software
HP’s quest for a predictable future

HP’s quest for a predictable future

Analysis: Deciphering Whitman’s firmware squeeze.
Brett Winterford , Paris Cowan Feb 11 2014 6:35AM Hardware
Greens go black to fight online surveillance

Greens go black to fight online surveillance

Ludlam to highlight Australia's "complicity" with NSA.
Paris Cowan Feb 11 2014 12:23AM Security
Asos IT upgrade causes global delivery delays

Asos IT upgrade causes global delivery delays

Tech woes not exclusive to traditional retailers.
Paris Cowan Feb 7 2014 4:35PM Software
Victoria to lobby Feds for mobile blackspot funding

Victoria to lobby Feds for mobile blackspot funding

Bushfire-prone areas should be a priority, MPs say.
Paris Cowan Feb 7 2014 12:12PM Telco/ISP

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