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

Transport for NSW gives $113m network deal to UXC

Transport for NSW gives $113m network deal to UXC

Last tranche of outsourcing refresh tied up.
Paris Cowan Apr 19 2016 1:32PM Networking
SAP picks CDC for Canberra cloud site

SAP picks CDC for Canberra cloud site

Continues onshore push.
Paris Cowan Apr 19 2016 10:39AM Software
Can NSW commuters trust contactless card payments?

Can NSW commuters trust contactless card payments?

Security at the turnstile.
Paris Cowan Apr 19 2016 9:36AM Strategy
Sydney to trial bank card tapping on Opal network

Sydney to trial bank card tapping on Opal network

Pay for travel, Opal-free.
Paris Cowan Apr 18 2016 9:12AM Hardware
NSW politicians ponder driverless cars

NSW politicians ponder driverless cars

Recommendations due to government later this year.
Paris Cowan Apr 15 2016 3:52PM Hardware
WA reveals shortlist for major cloud infrastructure panel

WA reveals shortlist for major cloud infrastructure panel

Six in contention for GovNext.
Paris Cowan Apr 14 2016 3:35PM Networking
The turmoil inside Telstra's billion-dollar Defence deal

The turmoil inside Telstra's billion-dollar Defence deal

Exclusive: Telco years behind delivering biggest contract.
Paris Cowan Apr 14 2016 6:42AM Telco/ISP
WA Health locked into paying dubious data centre invoices

WA Health locked into paying dubious data centre invoices

Lawyers say no recourse on $44m contract amendments.
Paris Cowan Apr 13 2016 6:47AM Hardware
DTO takes UK emulation to the next level

DTO takes UK emulation to the next level

Signs sharing MOU with Government Digital Service.
Paris Cowan Apr 12 2016 5:37PM Training & Development
Victorian video tech laws to keep prisoners out of court

Victorian video tech laws to keep prisoners out of court

IT investment to ease administrative burden.
Paris Cowan Apr 12 2016 11:21AM Networking
Data61 out to bust Sydney congestion

Data61 out to bust Sydney congestion

Secures premier's innovation grant for big data project.
Paris Cowan Apr 11 2016 11:52AM Software
NSW state library to turn $3bn collection over to private sector

NSW state library to turn $3bn collection over to private sector

In exchange for free digitisation.
Paris Cowan Apr 8 2016 11:38AM Software
Defence's cyber chief switches to Immigration

Defence's cyber chief switches to Immigration

Franzi parachuted into biometrics role.
Paris Cowan Apr 4 2016 6:33AM Strategy
Pentagon launches first bug bounty program

Pentagon launches first bug bounty program

Hackers to undergo criminal checks before they can claim their prize.
Paris Cowan Apr 1 2016 11:34AM Security
South Australia becomes first state to allow driverless cars

South Australia becomes first state to allow driverless cars

Parliament waves through legislation.
Paris Cowan Mar 31 2016 3:33PM Training & Development
Australia relaxes drone rules

Australia relaxes drone rules

No certification needed for sub-2kg commercial ops.
Paris Cowan Mar 31 2016 2:44PM Hardware
Photos: Victoria's high-tech mobile emergency command

Photos: Victoria's high-tech mobile emergency command

How much IT can you fit in the back of one truck?
Paris Cowan Mar 31 2016 6:41AM Hardware
Changes to Australian drone regulations due this year

Changes to Australian drone regulations due this year

CASA after a more nuanced approach.
Paris Cowan Mar 30 2016 10:56AM Hardware
Top tips from NZ Police's mobility journey

Top tips from NZ Police's mobility journey

Learning from the leaders in the region.
Paris Cowan Mar 30 2016 6:04AM Hardware
Broke NT Police thinks outside the box to access tech

Broke NT Police thinks outside the box to access tech

Tees up body-worn camera arrangement with NSW.
Paris Cowan Mar 29 2016 6:32AM Strategy

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