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.

Conroy skirts commitment to NBN target

Conroy skirts commitment to NBN target

Says government is 'seeking more information'.
Ry Crozier Mar 20 2013 3:13PM Telco/ISP
Syntheo gives NT back to NBN Co

Syntheo gives NT back to NBN Co

Delays force handover.
Allie Coyne Mar 20 2013 10:02AM Telco/ISP
Ruskies say spooks can intercept Skype

Ruskies say spooks can intercept Skype

Claims traffic can be routed through central server.
Juha Saarinen Mar 19 2013 7:30AM Security
NBN Co commits millionth premise to rollout plan

NBN Co commits millionth premise to rollout plan

Milestone met with maths.
Ry Crozier Mar 15 2013 3:04PM Telco/ISP
Visionstream lands NBN contract worth up to $1bn

Visionstream lands NBN contract worth up to $1bn

Plots integration of John Holland's comms business.
Ry Crozier Mar 15 2013 1:18PM Telco/ISP
Airservices calibrates upgraded Sydney landing system

Airservices calibrates upgraded Sydney landing system

As upgrade tests airlines' patience.
Ry Crozier Mar 15 2013 10:15AM Hardware
Gen-i slashes Aussie numbers

Gen-i slashes Aussie numbers

Moves some business to AAPT.
Juha Saarinen Mar 13 2013 10:29AM Software
Coalition has three options for NBN: report

Coalition has three options for NBN: report

Policy needs clarity.
Allie Coyne Mar 12 2013 3:28PM Networking
iPrimus suffers nationwide broadband outage

iPrimus suffers nationwide broadband outage

Hardware fault.
Juha Saarinen Mar 6 2013 9:13PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co fudges numbers to expand rollout

NBN Co fudges numbers to expand rollout

How the fibre rollout is slipping.
Ry Crozier Mar 6 2013 7:45AM Telco/ISP
'Fibre-like' satellite broadband promised to Australia

'Fibre-like' satellite broadband promised to Australia

Service set to outperform NBN satellite.
Juha Saarinen Mar 5 2013 2:33PM Telco/ISP
Exetel brings unmetered downloads to NBN plans

Exetel brings unmetered downloads to NBN plans

Raises prices after a year of cheap services.
Ry Crozier Mar 5 2013 8:03AM Telco/ISP
Coalition stuck with $11bn Telstra-NBN contract value

Coalition stuck with $11bn Telstra-NBN contract value

Telstra won't renegotiate contract.
Allie Coyne Mar 4 2013 12:51PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co satellite launch contract to go to Arianespace

NBN Co satellite launch contract to go to Arianespace

Countdown commences.
Juha Saarinen Mar 4 2013 8:10AM Telco/ISP
ATO passwords stored in clear text

ATO passwords stored in clear text

Agency confirms outsourcer bungle.
Darren Pauli Mar 1 2013 10:11AM Security
NBN Co pilfers from iiNet's technical ranks

NBN Co pilfers from iiNet's technical ranks

Perth ISP competes for talent with mines, NBN Co and outsourcers.
Ry Crozier Mar 1 2013 7:17AM Telco/ISP
ATO passwords stored in clear text

ATO passwords stored in clear text

Agency confirms outsourcer bungle.
Darren Pauli Feb 28 2013 6:13PM Security
NBN oversight committee trapped in political crossfire

NBN oversight committee trapped in political crossfire

Oakeshott warns latest report may be its last.
Ry Crozier Feb 28 2013 1:56PM Telco/ISP
Pirate Party petition 'demolishes case for data retention'

Pirate Party petition 'demolishes case for data retention'

Greens Senator to table signatures.
Ry Crozier Feb 26 2013 12:12PM Telco/ISP
VHA flags more losses after another 443,000 customers walk

VHA flags more losses after another 443,000 customers walk

Hopes to stem mounting losses in 2014.
Ry Crozier Feb 26 2013 11:18AM Telco/ISP

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