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 launches 25/5 Mbps fixed wireless services

NBN Co launches 25/5 Mbps fixed wireless services

First retail plans appear.
Ry Crozier Jun 20 2013 1:10PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone has no plans for 4G modems

Vodafone has no plans for 4G modems

Unlikely in 2013.
Ry Crozier Jun 20 2013 6:21AM Telco/ISP
Transfield wins new NBN contracts

Transfield wins new NBN contracts

Worth up to $366 million.
Allie Coyne Jun 19 2013 2:04PM Networking
NBN Co could miss revised June fibre targets

NBN Co could miss revised June fibre targets

Analysis: Cutting it fine in the race to the line.
Ry Crozier Jun 19 2013 6:30AM Telco/ISP
IT managers dodge ATO expenses crackdown

IT managers dodge ATO expenses crackdown

But spare a thought for sales and marketing.
Ry Crozier Jun 18 2013 6:30AM Financial Services
Govt plays terrorism card to block PRISM questions

Govt plays terrorism card to block PRISM questions

Still hiding behind 'national security'.
Allie Coyne Jun 17 2013 5:01PM Security
Committee urges NBN Co to prepare for new govt

Committee urges NBN Co to prepare for new govt

Pushes for updated corporate plan.
Charis Palmer Jun 17 2013 2:10PM Telco/ISP
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

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