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

Data analytics to predict how Victorians react to a fire

Data analytics to predict how Victorians react to a fire

Will they stay or will they go?
Paris Cowan Sep 10 2013 1:54PM Software
Queensland gets new technology chief

Queensland gets new technology chief

Newman announces public service shake-up.
Paris Cowan Sep 9 2013 12:32PM Strategy
Qld Health to be tested by new system replacement project

Qld Health to be tested by new system replacement project

Could be bigger than failed payroll platform.
Paris Cowan Sep 9 2013 6:24AM Strategy
Public Transport Victoria appoints new CIO

Public Transport Victoria appoints new CIO

Fledgling agency to review its IT.
Paris Cowan Sep 9 2013 6:03AM Strategy
Coalition to reverse NICTA funding extension

Coalition to reverse NICTA funding extension

Reprieve might be short lived.
Paris Cowan Sep 5 2013 4:17PM Training & Development
Election 2013: A tech-first guide to the minor parties

Election 2013: A tech-first guide to the minor parties

Tech-friendly policies you might see in Parliament.
Paris Cowan Sep 5 2013 1:22PM Training & Development
PayPal targets large Aussie retailers with mobile security push

PayPal targets large Aussie retailers with mobile security push

Looks to boost business confidence in mobile payments.
Paris Cowan Sep 5 2013 6:30AM Security
PayPal to absorb fraud cost for Aussie sellers

PayPal to absorb fraud cost for Aussie sellers

'Dozens of PhDs' used to build better fraud algos.
Paris Cowan Sep 4 2013 4:47PM Security
Agriculture Dept gives telco outsourcing deal to Optus

Agriculture Dept gives telco outsourcing deal to Optus

Snatches contract from incumbent.
Paris Cowan Sep 4 2013 7:02AM Telco/ISP
Origin Energy lifts itself out of SAP doldrums

Origin Energy lifts itself out of SAP doldrums

Late billing peaks at 180,000, impacts cash flow.
Paris Cowan Sep 4 2013 7:00AM Strategy
NSW Govt releases cloud policy

NSW Govt releases cloud policy

Agencies required to canvas cloud options.
Paris Cowan Sep 3 2013 10:39AM Strategy
NSW Police forays into public cloud

NSW Police forays into public cloud

New tech keeps cops away from their desks.
Paris Cowan Sep 3 2013 6:48AM Training & Development
Why PayPal chose OpenStack

Why PayPal chose OpenStack

Payments provider takes control of release cycle.
Paris Cowan Aug 30 2013 12:36PM Strategy
No Aussie date for VMware hybrid cloud

No Aussie date for VMware hybrid cloud

Expected 'sometime after 2014'.
Paris Cowan Aug 27 2013 6:35AM Software
Newman still considering legal action against IBM

Newman still considering legal action against IBM

Confirms sacking of senior bureaucrats.
Paris Cowan Aug 23 2013 1:32PM Strategy
NSW firies jump on vehicle tracking bandwagon

NSW firies jump on vehicle tracking bandwagon

Next step: mobility.
Paris Cowan Aug 23 2013 10:46AM Strategy
Internet sales climb 25 percent: ABS

Internet sales climb 25 percent: ABS

Volumes increase.
Paris Cowan Aug 22 2013 4:46PM Financial Services
Ageing IT system adds to Victoria's revenue leak

Ageing IT system adds to Victoria's revenue leak

Ombudsman adds another project to his black-list.
Paris Cowan Aug 22 2013 12:25PM Strategy
NSW bureaucrats fear IT contractor corruption

NSW bureaucrats fear IT contractor corruption

Knowledge imbalance opens door to exploitation, says ICAC.
Paris Cowan Aug 22 2013 6:45AM Strategy
Early cloud adopters emerge in WA Government

Early cloud adopters emerge in WA Government

Small agencies test the water.
Paris Cowan Aug 21 2013 6:55AM Strategy

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