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.

Rio Tinto to pilot Australian data analytics facility

Rio Tinto to pilot Australian data analytics facility

Plans worldwide network to optimise mine operations.
Ry Crozier Sep 21 2012 7:30AM Strategy
Customs targets trade exploits with US computer system

Customs targets trade exploits with US computer system

Inks agreement with US Government.
Staff Writers Sep 21 2012 7:00AM Financial Services
Twitter to hold metadata in Aussie bullying investigations

Twitter to hold metadata in Aussie bullying investigations

As authorities about-turn on online bullying.
James Hutchinson Sep 20 2012 11:44AM Networking
Calendar config triggers Canberra security scare

Calendar config triggers Canberra security scare

Breach talk a false alarm.
John Hilvert , Ry Crozier Sep 19 2012 8:42AM Security
NBN committee schedules Kiwi hearings

NBN committee schedules Kiwi hearings

But Turnbull a no-show.
James Hutchinson Sep 19 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Calendar config raises IT security alarm in Canberra

Calendar config raises IT security alarm in Canberra

Breach talk a false alarm.
John Hilvert , Ry Crozier Sep 18 2012 3:46PM Security
TPG unveils unlimited NBN plan

TPG unveils unlimited NBN plan

Updated: First off blocks with all-you-can-eat fibre.
James Hutchinson Sep 18 2012 11:01AM Telco/ISP
Dect phones open to eavesdropping

Dect phones open to eavesdropping

Attackers can intercept calls.
Dan Raywood Sep 14 2012 12:32PM Security
Barrick Gold to vet supplier ethics on web

Barrick Gold to vet supplier ethics on web

Early adopter of new internet-based system.
Ry Crozier Sep 13 2012 7:04AM Financial Services
NBN Co promises new regulatory framework in weeks

NBN Co promises new regulatory framework in weeks

Formally withdraws first document.
James Hutchinson Sep 11 2012 5:26PM Telco/ISP
Police struggle with online drug networks

Police struggle with online drug networks

Report paints bleak picture for narcotics enforcement.
Darren Pauli Sep 11 2012 7:15AM Security
NBN Co chair warns on coalition policy

NBN Co chair warns on coalition policy

Defends monopoly.
Staff Writers Sep 11 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Aussie coppers bedeviled by online contraband networks

Aussie coppers bedeviled by online contraband networks

War on the Silk Road requires legal barriers dismantled and police technical skills to be mapped.
Darren Pauli Sep 10 2012 1:57PM Security
Microsoft flags light September patch run

Microsoft flags light September patch run

October's Patch Tuesday to include larger crypto upgrade.
Dan Raywood Sep 10 2012 12:01PM Security
Soft sailing in September patch run

Soft sailing in September patch run

But crypto upgrade may make for a rough October.
Dan Raywood Sep 10 2012 10:04AM Security
NBN retail service provider sign ups boom

NBN retail service provider sign ups boom

Eight-fold increase in NBN retailers.
Darren Pauli Sep 7 2012 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Pipe goes for 100 Gbps on PPC-1 subsea cable

Pipe goes for 100 Gbps on PPC-1 subsea cable

Optical super-channels to the fore.
Juha Saarinen Sep 7 2012 7:30AM Telco/ISP
Telstra fears regulatory gaming of NBN SAU

Telstra fears regulatory gaming of NBN SAU

Wants 'walkway' to negotiation, not regulatory wisdom.
Ry Crozier Sep 7 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Pirate Party blasts data retention risks

Pirate Party blasts data retention risks

High value target?
Staff Writers Sep 6 2012 4:03PM Security
New Zealand pips Australia in web use index

New Zealand pips Australia in web use index

Loses out on censorship, government openness measure.
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2012 1:25PM Telco/ISP

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