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.

NBN Co sinks Telstra's NBN info-sharing plan

NBN Co sinks Telstra's NBN info-sharing plan

Joins laundry-list of ISPs.
Ry Crozier Jun 17 2013 6:34AM Telco/ISP
Google pilots 'balloon internet' above New Zealand

Google pilots 'balloon internet' above New Zealand

Innovative network to come to Australia in mid-2014.
Ry Crozier Jun 15 2013 3:31PM Telco/ISP
Could the NBN be used for systematic surveillance?

Could the NBN be used for systematic surveillance?

Opinion: Interception as a service.
David Glance Jun 14 2013 7:09AM Security
iiNet, Optus reject Telstra's revised NBN infosec plan

iiNet, Optus reject Telstra's revised NBN infosec plan

Changes welcome but below standard.
Ry Crozier Jun 14 2013 6:37AM Security
Aussie telcos mull mixed cellular-Wi-Fi networks

Aussie telcos mull mixed cellular-Wi-Fi networks

Traffic steering buoys HetNet talk.
Ry Crozier Jun 14 2013 6:34AM Telco/ISP
NBN contractor halts trading

NBN contractor halts trading

Syntheo blamed.
Allie Coyne Jun 11 2013 12:28PM Telco/ISP
Slow work internet 'frustrates' Aussies

Slow work internet 'frustrates' Aussies

As does browser lockdown and download permissions.
Ry Crozier Jun 7 2013 12:36PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft, FBI crack Citadel botnets

Microsoft, FBI crack Citadel botnets

Australian law enforcement contributes to bust.
Jim Finkle Jun 6 2013 1:17PM Security
The NBN stop-work demand that wasn't

The NBN stop-work demand that wasn't

Analysis: Something even the Ministers can agree on.
Ry Crozier Jun 6 2013 6:25AM Telco/ISP
Qld Govt widens asbestos scandal

Qld Govt widens asbestos scandal

Unclear if issues relate to Telstra or NBN Co.
Allie Coyne Jun 3 2013 4:12PM Telco/ISP
Thodey endorses asbestos register

Thodey endorses asbestos register

Telstra first notified of asbestos in 2009.
Allie Coyne Jun 3 2013 2:43PM Telco/ISP
Telstra soothes investors over asbestos scandal

Telstra soothes investors over asbestos scandal

No current 'material risk'.
Allie Coyne Jun 3 2013 10:56AM Networking
Optus mulls fibre-to-the-home product

Optus mulls fibre-to-the-home product

Preparing for possible Coalition government.
Charis Palmer Jun 3 2013 6:39AM Telco/ISP
Man dies in Kiama NBN build

Man dies in Kiama NBN build

Updated: Concrete worker fatally trapped.
Allie Coyne May 31 2013 3:36PM Networking
Five NBN Co lessons from Budget Estimates

Five NBN Co lessons from Budget Estimates

Who's who, antagonism and a circus trip.
Ry Crozier May 31 2013 9:27AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's take-up rates soar

NBN Co's take-up rates soar

Analysis: Big numbers, big growth in just five weeks.
Ry Crozier May 31 2013 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Telstra recruiting asbestos team to oversee pit works

Telstra recruiting asbestos team to oversee pit works

Action taken after twin contamination cases.
Ry Crozier May 30 2013 4:38PM Telco/ISP
Photos: CeBIT 2013

Photos: CeBIT 2013

What our friends at BIT.com.au spotted at this week's CeBIT expo.
William Maher May 30 2013 6:09AM Hardware
Australian Government ICT Awards 2013 decided

Australian Government ICT Awards 2013 decided

Pia Waugh wins Innovator Award.
Juha Saarinen May 30 2013 6:00AM Training & Development
Tech giants face tax scrutiny under proposed laws

Tech giants face tax scrutiny under proposed laws

Australia makes transparency move.
Ry Crozier May 29 2013 1:52PM Financial Services

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