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

Former Microsoft exec to overhaul CenITex customer service

Former Microsoft exec to overhaul CenITex customer service

Vanderheide hires private sector big-hitters.
Paris Cowan Mar 24 2016 11:12AM Strategy
Inside NSW Police's drone experiment

Inside NSW Police's drone experiment

Cops in the sky.
Paris Cowan Mar 24 2016 6:14AM Hardware
AusPost locked in digital fight to keep passport business

AusPost locked in digital fight to keep passport business

DFAT puts contract out to market.
Paris Cowan Mar 22 2016 11:28AM Strategy
Australia's banks could be forced to share data with fintech start-ups

Australia's banks could be forced to share data with fintech start-ups

Morrison unveils policy vision.
Paris Cowan Mar 21 2016 12:58PM Networking
NSW Health hires new CIO

NSW Health hires new CIO

Acting chief wins role.
Paris Cowan Mar 18 2016 4:17PM Strategy
NSW Labor moves to close privacy loophole

NSW Labor moves to close privacy loophole

Major utilities still exempt from rules.
Paris Cowan Mar 18 2016 2:30PM Strategy
Photos: Inside the NSW govt's outsourced IT support centre

Photos: Inside the NSW govt's outsourced IT support centre

Rhodes calling.
Paris Cowan Mar 11 2016 12:24PM Strategy
Outsourced support centres a 'blueprint' for NSW govt

Outsourced support centres a 'blueprint' for NSW govt

Minister looks towards expansion of shared services model.
Paris Cowan Mar 11 2016 12:22PM Strategy
Under-fire Ultranet boss forced to front corruption inquiry

Under-fire Ultranet boss forced to front corruption inquiry

Fraser loses bid to be exempted from public grilling.
Paris Cowan Mar 10 2016 2:49PM Software
Corruption watchdog tapped phone of former Ultranet minister

Corruption watchdog tapped phone of former Ultranet minister

Bronwyn Pike fronts IBAC.
Paris Cowan Mar 10 2016 12:04PM Software
Victoria’s $60m IT failure blocking law reform

Victoria’s $60m IT failure blocking law reform

Agency admits it was “out of its depth” during abandoned project.
Paris Cowan Mar 9 2016 4:19PM Strategy
Victoria jumps aboard AusPost's China e-commerce push

Victoria jumps aboard AusPost's China e-commerce push

Getting a foothold into $250b market.
Paris Cowan Mar 9 2016 10:20AM Strategy
Datacom and Qld govt limp to HR solutions deal

Datacom and Qld govt limp to HR solutions deal

Four years and $30m later.
Paris Cowan Mar 9 2016 6:35AM Software
Mater Health back in the market for a CIO

Mater Health back in the market for a CIO

Consolidation drive to target 2500 applications.
Paris Cowan Mar 8 2016 11:52AM Strategy
Canberra's outsourced IT labour hits seven-year high

Canberra's outsourced IT labour hits seven-year high

External techies make up a quarter of the IT workforce.
Paris Cowan Mar 8 2016 6:30AM Training & Development
Heavy-hitters to take the stand at Ultranet corruption hearings

Heavy-hitters to take the stand at Ultranet corruption hearings

Darrell Fraser testimony expected next week.
Paris Cowan Mar 7 2016 12:20PM Software
High-profile CIO quits NSW electoral commission after 11 years

High-profile CIO quits NSW electoral commission after 11 years

E-voting champion frustrated by new management.
Paris Cowan Mar 7 2016 12:00PM Security
Qld to sink $91m into replacement of expiring pathology system

Qld to sink $91m into replacement of expiring pathology system

Tenders to open soon.
Paris Cowan Feb 29 2016 11:46AM Software
Qld finally hires IT department chief

Qld finally hires IT department chief

Jamie Merrick made permanent one year on.
Paris Cowan Feb 26 2016 3:28PM Strategy
NSW drivers to get real-time petrol price data

NSW drivers to get real-time petrol price data

Govt to force servos to hand over info for new app.
Paris Cowan Feb 26 2016 11:47AM Software

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