Spotlight on Federal Government Spotlight on Federal Government

Governments everywhere have come to realise that digital service delivery can be both more effective and less costly.

Which is why Australia’s Federal government established the Digital Transformation Agency to pave the way for an aggressive push into digital services.

iTnews has chronicled the resulting stream of new initiatives that change the way citizens and businesses work with government.

For this year’s benchmark we received entries from federal agencies detailing such efforts and showcasing how Canberra is not just talking technology, but using it to deliver outcomes that matter for Australians.

ASIO won't be drawn on ZTE's NBN tender

ASIO won't be drawn on ZTE's NBN tender

Reasoning remains confidential.
Darren Pauli Jul 5 2013 1:20PM Security
One in five Australians ditch fixed-line phones

One in five Australians ditch fixed-line phones

Shift to mobiles for broadband substitution also grows.
Juha Saarinen Jul 5 2013 6:01AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co passes 207,500 premises with fibre

NBN Co passes 207,500 premises with fibre

Target reached, but some not serviceable.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2013 2:23PM Telco/ISP
Aussies to rally for privacy on Saturday

Aussies to rally for privacy on Saturday

Political parties and advocates call national day of action.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2013 12:31PM Security
NBN service terms stall again

NBN service terms stall again

Clock ticks for special access undertaking.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2013 12:04PM Telco/ISP
Flaw makes Android phones open to hijacking

Flaw makes Android phones open to hijacking

Signatures silently modified.
Darren Pauli Jul 4 2013 11:17AM Security
Copper broadband beats 1Gbps speeds in trial

Copper broadband beats 1Gbps speeds in trial

G.Fast technology used.
Juha Saarinen Jul 3 2013 12:01PM Telco/ISP
ACMA introduces standard to target roaming bill shock

ACMA introduces standard to target roaming bill shock

Telcos to provide SMS alerts, spending tools.
Juha Saarinen Jul 3 2013 6:50AM Telco/ISP
A double standard for Chinese NBN bidders

A double standard for Chinese NBN bidders

Opinion: Why was ZTE allowed where Huawei wasn't?
David Binning Jul 2 2013 1:01PM Security
Industry welcomes Albanese to Comms portfolio

Industry welcomes Albanese to Comms portfolio

Infrastructure experience deemed helpful to NBN.
Allie Coyne Jul 1 2013 3:00PM Networking
Meet Australia's new Communications Minister

Meet Australia's new Communications Minister

Albanese replaces Conroy; Husic, Carr, Lundy promoted.
Allie Coyne Jul 1 2013 8:39AM Networking
Tech giants to face tax scrutiny under new law

Tech giants to face tax scrutiny under new law

Tax filings to be made public.
Allie Coyne Jun 28 2013 12:20PM Financial Services
Video: Google-backed O3b launches four satellites

Video: Google-backed O3b launches four satellites

Will deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband.
Juha Saarinen Jun 27 2013 1:26PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co paid iiNet $110k for new customers

NBN Co paid iiNet $110k for new customers

Just 18 percent of NBN connections eligible.
Allie Coyne Jun 27 2013 10:06AM Networking
TSA members in split from Australian Computer Society

TSA members in split from Australian Computer Society

UPDATE: Breakaway members upset at lack of autonomy.
Juha Saarinen Jun 27 2013 6:49AM Telco/ISP
Top 20 Stephen Conroy memories and milestones

Top 20 Stephen Conroy memories and milestones

Analysis: From gaffes to greatness.
Ry Crozier Jun 27 2013 6:38AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co urges residents to stand up in MDU disputes

NBN Co urges residents to stand up in MDU disputes

Unit owners compelled to act by limiting internet choice?
Ry Crozier Jun 25 2013 12:30PM Telco/ISP
Telstra avoids 50 Mbps NBN speed tier

Telstra avoids 50 Mbps NBN speed tier

Won't rule out plan revamp, but not happening yet.
Ry Crozier Jun 25 2013 9:06AM Telco/ISP
NBN will boost agribusiness productivity: study

NBN will boost agribusiness productivity: study

But farmers slow to adopt new technology.
Sunanda Creagh Jun 25 2013 6:22AM Networking
Australian internet traffic to grow fivefold by 2016

Australian internet traffic to grow fivefold by 2016

Growth higher than expected.
Staff Writers Jun 21 2013 12:17PM Networking

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