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.

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
NBN Co awards field service, fibre maintenance deals

NBN Co awards field service, fibre maintenance deals

Up to 2000 installer and technician jobs to be created.
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2012 12:30PM Telco/ISP
Huawei denies security risks of Chinese ties

Huawei denies security risks of Chinese ties

Blames commercial, political jousting for negativity.
Darren Pauli Sep 6 2012 7:00AM Hardware
WA Education awarded for school SOE rollout

WA Education awarded for school SOE rollout

Project runs ahead of schedule.
Ry Crozier Sep 5 2012 6:28PM Networking
Huawei denies security risks of Beijing ties

Huawei denies security risks of Beijing ties

Global companies can't risk foul play, says security chief.
Darren Pauli Sep 5 2012 3:50PM Security
#Crytoparty in pictures.

#Crytoparty in pictures.

From Australia to the US, Europe and the Middle East, Crytoparties are going viral. Photos via unless stated.
Darren Pauli Sep 4 2012 1:31PM Security
SafeNet launches encrypted data storage solution

SafeNet launches encrypted data storage solution

New NAS solution encrypts data over the network.
SC Staff Sep 4 2012 9:41AM Security
NBN Co finds ordering system 'issue'

NBN Co finds ordering system 'issue'

New connection orders go missing in action.
Ry Crozier Sep 4 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP

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