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.

Telstra: $4.7 billion better off under NBN

Telstra: $4.7 billion better off under NBN

Better to cooperate than compete.
Brett Winterford Sep 1 2011 10:53AM Telco/ISP
ACCC may refuse Telstra separation plan

ACCC may refuse Telstra separation plan

Does not meet legislative requirements.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2011 2:32PM Telco/ISP
Libs etch telehealth as NBN battleground

Libs etch telehealth as NBN battleground

Former Optus executive moves on applications for attack.
James Hutchinson Aug 25 2011 5:04PM Telco/ISP
Analysis: The NBN Co board table shake-up

Analysis: The NBN Co board table shake-up

Boyce and Beaufret out as NBN Co transforms to communications giant.
James Hutchinson Aug 25 2011 10:42AM Telco/ISP
NSW Education has schools pay to print

NSW Education has schools pay to print

New ownership model underpinned by Fuji Xerox deal.
Ry Crozier Aug 24 2011 12:47PM Hardware
NBN negotiator put on backburner

NBN negotiator put on backburner

NSW rollout lacks state coordination.
James Hutchinson Aug 19 2011 12:50PM Telco/ISP
Netcomm to provide NBN wireless gear

Netcomm to provide NBN wireless gear

MD rejects $200m estimates of deal's value.
James Hutchinson Aug 19 2011 11:12AM Telco/ISP
SAP brings ByDesign to Australia

SAP brings ByDesign to Australia

Hosted software suite.
Staff Writers Aug 15 2011 12:03PM Software
Telstra forges ahead with NBN deal approval

Telstra forges ahead with NBN deal approval

Might go to vote without ACCC's tick.
James Hutchinson Aug 11 2011 2:08PM Telco/ISP
NBN providers clamour over Telstra exchanges

NBN providers clamour over Telstra exchanges

Carriers placed at disadvantage over location of NBN PoIs.
James Hutchinson Aug 10 2011 1:20PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co calls truce in wholesale cost fight

NBN Co calls truce in wholesale cost fight

Rebate on connectivity virtual circuit costs.
James Hutchinson Aug 9 2011 3:25PM Telco/ISP
Tasmania reaches NBN breakthrough for schools

Tasmania reaches NBN breakthrough for schools

Whole-of-government contract maintained.
James Hutchinson Aug 8 2011 12:52PM Telco/ISP
Lynas opens WA rare earth mine

Lynas opens WA rare earth mine

Strong Japanese interest in alternate source of device materials.
Ry Crozier Aug 5 2011 1:24PM Hardware
NBN, the Blowhole and other political analogies

NBN, the Blowhole and other political analogies

Comment: Is Malcolm Turnbull's latest broadband policy real or more playing politics?
David Havyatt Aug 5 2011 6:50AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co prepares for wireless tower backlash

NBN Co prepares for wireless tower backlash

TD-LTE network planned for construction later this year.
James Hutchinson Aug 4 2011 6:24AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals second release start dates

NBN Co reveals second release start dates

Some 57,000 homes to get NBN fibre.
James Hutchinson Aug 3 2011 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Telstra creates 'fences' for structural separation

Telstra creates 'fences' for structural separation

Detailed migration process to NBN an unknown.
James Hutchinson Aug 1 2011 10:14AM Telco/ISP
Kiama prepares free NBN 'hubs'

Kiama prepares free NBN 'hubs'

Criteria for government grants lags NBN connections.
James Hutchinson Jul 29 2011 12:29PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co cuts 'blame clause' after backlash

NBN Co cuts 'blame clause' after backlash

Carriers overwhelmingly say it's unnecessary.
James Hutchinson Jul 29 2011 11:40AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co prepares September undertaking

NBN Co prepares September undertaking

Readies wholesale broadband agreement revisions.
James Hutchinson Jul 27 2011 2:24PM Telco/ISP

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