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

Queensland begins planning new Health payroll system

Queensland begins planning new Health payroll system

Adopts all Chesterman recommendations.
Paris Cowan Aug 20 2013 11:56AM Strategy
Queensland Rail seeks new rostering system

Queensland Rail seeks new rostering system

Will consolidate three solutions into one.
Paris Cowan Aug 19 2013 12:56PM Strategy
Coalition to boost funding for Tasmanian data project

Coalition to boost funding for Tasmanian data project

Parties race to back leading big data team.
Paris Cowan Aug 15 2013 12:44PM Strategy
Online self-service to save Govt $47m a year

Online self-service to save Govt $47m a year

Apprentices encouraged to become IT savvy.
Paris Cowan Aug 14 2013 4:29PM Strategy
Qld Police speeds up digital evidence handling

Qld Police speeds up digital evidence handling

New system services onslaught of information.
Paris Cowan Aug 14 2013 7:03AM Storage
Organisations unprepared for big data boom: report

Organisations unprepared for big data boom: report

Companies urged to look for skills within existing teams.
Paris Cowan Aug 13 2013 7:19PM Training & Development
WA to pay $370m to scrap Shared Services

WA to pay $370m to scrap Shared Services

Shutdown causes buying spree.
Allie Coyne , Paris Cowan Aug 12 2013 10:02AM Software
Universities not threatened by MOOCs

Universities not threatened by MOOCs

Predict development of new, not competing, markets.
Paris Cowan Aug 9 2013 12:33PM Training & Development
Inside the AFP's $145 million investigation system replacement

Inside the AFP's $145 million investigation system replacement

Time for work to begin.
Paris Cowan Aug 9 2013 6:42AM Strategy
NICTA and CommBank team up for data project

NICTA and CommBank team up for data project

Application will help bank foresee opportunities.
Paris Cowan Aug 8 2013 6:45AM Financial Services
Ageing DHS system fails to catch welfare scams

Ageing DHS system fails to catch welfare scams

More funding required.
Paris Cowan Aug 7 2013 12:34PM Strategy
Sabre outage causes airport delays

Sabre outage causes airport delays

Update: Virgin Australia staff handwrite boarding passes.
Paris Cowan Aug 6 2013 3:26PM Strategy
Post-election jump in ICT jobs predicted

Post-election jump in ICT jobs predicted

But will it be sustained?
Paris Cowan Aug 6 2013 12:01AM Training & Development
Queensland to centrally manage software assets

Queensland to centrally manage software assets

Plans to hunt down dormant licences.
Paris Cowan Aug 5 2013 1:15PM Strategy
AGIMO locks in big data strategy

AGIMO locks in big data strategy

Seeks to become 'world leader'.
Paris Cowan Aug 5 2013 6:35AM Strategy
Turnbull calls for global cyber espionage agreement

Turnbull calls for global cyber espionage agreement

Says countries should admit to surveillance.
Paris Cowan Aug 2 2013 11:37AM Security
ABS prepares big data transformation

ABS prepares big data transformation

Wants access to more personal data.
Paris Cowan Aug 2 2013 7:10AM Strategy
Brisbane City Council seeks new CIO

Brisbane City Council seeks new CIO

Halfway through $353 million SAP project.
Paris Cowan Aug 1 2013 11:14AM Strategy
Data scientists wanted to solve Victoria's 'wicked problems'

Data scientists wanted to solve Victoria's 'wicked problems'

Chief Technology Advocate looks to industry for help.
Paris Cowan Jul 31 2013 9:23AM Strategy
ACS asks government to update ICT curriculum

ACS asks government to update ICT curriculum

Recommends ICT support staff for teachers.
Paris Cowan Jul 30 2013 12:51PM Training & Development

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