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 to fast-track more users onto fibre

NBN Co to fast-track more users onto fibre

Reveals plan to get more people connected.
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2013 7:00AM Telco/ISP
DFAT keeps Australians in dark on TPP stance

DFAT keeps Australians in dark on TPP stance

Fresh set of redacted documents released.
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2013 6:40AM Software
Verizon adds more floor space in Canberra

Verizon adds more floor space in Canberra

Expanding government business.
Juha Saarinen Apr 12 2013 7:13AM Networking
ACCC braces for poor-performing NBN services

ACCC braces for poor-performing NBN services

Expects complaints over internet, voice quality.
Ry Crozier Apr 12 2013 7:00AM Telco/ISP
'Faster and cheaper for less of a network'

'Faster and cheaper for less of a network'

Internode chief Hackett slams Opposition policy.
Allie Coyne Apr 10 2013 12:56PM Telco/ISP
Coalition takes NBN back to the drawing board

Coalition takes NBN back to the drawing board

Opinion: Might not get off the ground before 2020.
Mark Gregory Apr 10 2013 12:45PM Telco/ISP
Missing data in Turnbull's second-best NBN

Missing data in Turnbull's second-best NBN

NBN-Lite will still need to be heavy on negotiation.
Charis Palmer Apr 9 2013 3:42PM Telco/ISP
Aussie space policy to focus on satellites

Aussie space policy to focus on satellites

GPS to reach earnings of $12bn.
Juha Saarinen Apr 9 2013 1:37PM Strategy
Coalition unveils long-awaited NBN policy

Coalition unveils long-awaited NBN policy

User pays for FTTP.
Allie Coyne Apr 9 2013 1:22PM Networking
Coalition promises NBN-lite

Coalition promises NBN-lite

Pricing of Coalition plan leaked.
Juha Saarinen Apr 9 2013 6:47AM Telco/ISP
Deadline slides for Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement

Deadline slides for Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement

China needs to join, NZ PM says.
Juha Saarinen Apr 8 2013 2:03PM Strategy
ACCC rejects NBN Co special access terms

ACCC rejects NBN Co special access terms

Updated: Vigorous retail competition sought.
Juha Saarinen Apr 4 2013 10:31AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co chalks up $400 million loss

NBN Co chalks up $400 million loss

Report delivered later than requested.
Juha Saarinen Apr 4 2013 6:16AM Telco/ISP
Saudi orders telcos to crack down on Skype, Whatsapp

Saudi orders telcos to crack down on Skype, Whatsapp

Protecting society from "negative aspects".
Matt Smith Apr 2 2013 12:30PM Telco/ISP
China unhappy with equipment risk audits

China unhappy with equipment risk audits

US telcos Sprint from chinese kit.
Danielle Walker Apr 2 2013 8:50AM Security
Scientists track whales, without killing them

Scientists track whales, without killing them

Whale worth it.
Juha Saarinen Apr 2 2013 7:01AM Software
Transfield awarded Sydney NBN contract

Transfield awarded Sydney NBN contract

Major contract to work alongside Silcar.
Charis Palmer Mar 26 2013 11:09AM Strategy
NBN Co to simplify fibre approvals for new estates

NBN Co to simplify fibre approvals for new estates

Updates maps.
Ry Crozier Mar 26 2013 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Feds urged to retain Telstra copper in NBN world

Feds urged to retain Telstra copper in NBN world

Fixed-line diversity.
Ry Crozier Mar 26 2013 6:45AM Telco/ISP
SA Govt releases ICT strategy paper

SA Govt releases ICT strategy paper

Calls for focus on sharing, buying services over software.
Charis Palmer Mar 25 2013 11:37AM Strategy

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