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.

IPSTAR, iiNet heat up satellite price competition

IPSTAR, iiNet heat up satellite price competition

Support and usage costs weigh on price premium.
James Hutchinson Mar 2 2012 2:32PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co steps closer to three-year rollout plan

NBN Co steps closer to three-year rollout plan

Telstra-NBN Co deal almost done.
James Hutchinson Feb 28 2012 1:23PM Telco/ISP
Telstra reveals NBN pricing

Telstra reveals NBN pricing

Signs final contract.
Staff Writers Feb 27 2012 11:45AM Telco/ISP
Fletcher: Governments can't dictate technology adoption

Fletcher: Governments can't dictate technology adoption

Attacks NBN and e-health records.
Brett Winterford Feb 26 2012 5:19PM Strategy
Photos: Inside an NBN satellite installation

Photos: Inside an NBN satellite installation

Wiring up eligible residents to NBN Co's interim satellite service.
Feb 23 2012 1:36PM Telco/ISP
Encrypted data possibly stolen in Valve hack

Encrypted data possibly stolen in Valve hack

Hacked database contained 35 million user records.
Dan Raywood Feb 21 2012 6:29AM Security
HP Australia to build new security consulting team

HP Australia to build new security consulting team

Brings Vistorm capability to region.
Ry Crozier Feb 20 2012 11:19AM Security
iiNet eyes internet slice in domain stakes

iiNet eyes internet slice in domain stakes

Aussie firms lag as gTLD deadline nears.
James Hutchinson Feb 17 2012 2:20PM Networking
NBN Co revises greenfields rollout process

NBN Co revises greenfields rollout process

Residents in NBN limbo to get interim Telstra service.
James Hutchinson Feb 16 2012 11:28AM Telco/ISP
HP Australia to build new security consulting team

HP Australia to build new security consulting team

Brings Vistorm capability to region.
Ry Crozier Feb 15 2012 11:33AM Security
ACCC declares Telstra wholesale pricing

ACCC declares Telstra wholesale pricing

Will it solve decade-long competition concerns?
James Hutchinson Feb 14 2012 5:26PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co contracts long-term call centre software

NBN Co contracts long-term call centre software

$1.5m contract goes to Aussie reseller.
James Hutchinson Feb 13 2012 11:07AM Telco/ISP
NBN satellite builder, ground workers in patent suit

NBN satellite builder, ground workers in patent suit

Network hopeful seeks damages.
James Hutchinson Feb 8 2012 6:33PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co orders long-term satellites

NBN Co orders long-term satellites

Aussie satellite bid finds new life in NBN.
James Hutchinson Feb 8 2012 2:00PM Telco/ISP
Aus, NZ Govts consider 'decoupling' mobile roaming

Aus, NZ Govts consider 'decoupling' mobile roaming

Choose any roaming carrier without swapping SIM cards.
James Hutchinson , Juha Saarinen Feb 8 2012 7:21AM Telco/ISP
Exetel simplifies NBN plans

Exetel simplifies NBN plans

Shaves $30 off top-tier plan.
Staff Writers Feb 7 2012 3:29PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co braces for secrecy probe

NBN Co braces for secrecy probe

Opinion: Is commercial sensitivity a catch-all?
James Hutchinson Feb 3 2012 12:30PM Telco/ISP
Exclusive: NBN Co withholds fibre upgrade price

Exclusive: NBN Co withholds fibre upgrade price

Fears trial details could breach contractor confidentiality.
James Hutchinson , Ry Crozier Feb 2 2012 7:20AM Telco/ISP
Telcos urge revision to NBN regulation

Telcos urge revision to NBN regulation

'Elephant in the room' rears its head.
James Hutchinson Jan 30 2012 1:28PM Telco/ISP
Greenfields lobby group escalates NBN complaint

Greenfields lobby group escalates NBN complaint

Lobbies for competition watchdog inquiry.
James Hutchinson Jan 30 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP

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