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.

Syntheo snags $141m NBN construction win

Syntheo snags $141m NBN construction win

Now rolling out fibre in three states and territories.
James Hutchinson Nov 14 2011 6:01AM Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus prepare to oppose tower bill

Telstra, Optus prepare to oppose tower bill

Carriers, industry organisation file last-minute submissions to inquiry.
James Hutchinson Nov 11 2011 11:15AM Telco/ISP
Optus feels price squeeze on fixed broadband

Optus feels price squeeze on fixed broadband

Eyes digital media booster.
James Hutchinson Nov 11 2011 7:30AM Telco/ISP
Optus outs trial NBN pricing

Optus outs trial NBN pricing

Backpedals on threats.
James Hutchinson Nov 9 2011 7:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers enhanced SLA to businesses

NBN Co offers enhanced SLA to businesses

One hour response, 12-hour restoration time to services for $15.
James Hutchinson Nov 9 2011 7:25AM Telco/ISP
Venture Consulting predicts patchwork NBN

Venture Consulting predicts patchwork NBN

Slipping chance the network will ever be completed.
John Hilvert Nov 8 2011 7:39AM Telco/ISP
Defence loses secret documents to foreign USB thief

Defence loses secret documents to foreign USB thief

Encrypted drive likely stolen by foreign intelligence agents at airport.
Darren Pauli Nov 7 2011 12:30PM Security
Ericsson and Huawei score contracts for NZ NBN

Ericsson and Huawei score contracts for NZ NBN

Chinese networking vendor gets some NBN love.
Juha Saarinen Nov 4 2011 4:33PM Networking
AARNet eyes e-health NBN projects

AARNet eyes e-health NBN projects

Provides isolated broadband connections for research.
James Hutchinson Nov 4 2011 11:59AM Telco/ISP
Secret defence documents lost to foreign intelligence

Secret defence documents lost to foreign intelligence

Encrypted USB stick lost at airport.
Darren Pauli Nov 4 2011 8:07AM Security
NBN Co cuts broadband agreement to one year

NBN Co cuts broadband agreement to one year

Moves to address ISP, competition watchdog's concerns.
James Hutchinson Oct 28 2011 4:28PM Telco/ISP
LTE stirs mobile-only debate

LTE stirs mobile-only debate

Analysis: Fixed broadband a no-brainer in LTE world.
Nicole McCormick Oct 28 2011 12:58PM Telco/ISP
ACCC mulls interim determination on NBN access

ACCC mulls interim determination on NBN access

Pushes for undertaking soon.
James Hutchinson Oct 26 2011 7:00AM Telco/ISP
ACCC deal approval 'in Telstra's hands'

ACCC deal approval 'in Telstra's hands'

'No guarantees' on meeting deadline.
James Hutchinson Oct 20 2011 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Telstra vote a step forward for the NBN

Telstra vote a step forward for the NBN

Comment: Shareholders support the market to come.
Paul Budde Oct 18 2011 1:20PM Telco/ISP
Telstra proxy voters seal $11bn NBN deal

Telstra proxy voters seal $11bn NBN deal

Updated: Proxy votes seal deal approval.
James Hutchinson Oct 18 2011 12:48PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co names 28 new fibre locations

NBN Co names 28 new fibre locations

First year construction plan unveiled.
Staff Writers Oct 18 2011 11:20AM Telco/ISP
Samsung tries to block iPhone 4S in Australia

Samsung tries to block iPhone 4S in Australia

Appeals interim injunction on Galaxy Tab 10.1.
James Hutchinson Oct 17 2011 4:41PM Hardware
Canberra fixes high-def CCTV dropouts

Canberra fixes high-def CCTV dropouts

Teething problems with $7m security upgrade.
Ry Crozier Oct 17 2011 12:12PM Security
NBN committee to hear NZ fibre experience

NBN committee to hear NZ fibre experience

Turnbull's argument put to the test.
James Hutchinson Oct 13 2011 5:41PM Telco/ISP

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