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.

NBN Co to trial direct calls to ISPs' customers

NBN Co to trial direct calls to ISPs' customers

Technician call-out confirmations to come direct.
Ry Crozier May 11 2011 6:07AM Telco/ISP
Opinion: Advance Australia Where?

Opinion: Advance Australia Where?

Lots of talk, but little detail on how the NBN might aid the Australian economy.
David Havyatt May 10 2011 8:16PM Telco/ISP
The ICT impact: Budget 2011 by numbers

The ICT impact: Budget 2011 by numbers

John Hilvert breaks down the winners and losers.
Brett Winterford , John Hilvert May 10 2011 8:05PM Financial Services
iiNet targets 16 NBN points of interconnect

iiNet targets 16 NBN points of interconnect

Eyes fibre market share.
Ry Crozier May 10 2011 12:05PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals B2B gateway architecture

NBN Co reveals B2B gateway architecture

Commits to at least 95 percent availability.
Ry Crozier May 9 2011 2:43PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone to trial fixed-line broadband service

Vodafone to trial fixed-line broadband service

And TIO warns against scapegoating VHA for its mobile problems.
Staff Writers May 4 2011 3:18PM Telco/ISP
Small telcos offered license and USO fee reprieve

Small telcos offered license and USO fee reprieve

Should they survive in an NBN world.
Brett Winterford May 2 2011 5:05PM Telco/ISP
Sony: PSN credit card details were encrypted

Sony: PSN credit card details were encrypted

Passwords still a gold mine, says former black hat.
Liam Tung Apr 29 2011 5:54AM Networking
Australian internet ranked fourth most free

Australian internet ranked fourth most free

Surveillance, filtering proposals balance NBN benefits.
Liz Tay Apr 27 2011 6:29AM Security
Inside an NBN fibre access node

Inside an NBN fibre access node

A tour of Australia's exchange of the future.
Staff Writers Apr 20 2011 6:08PM Networking
Photos: Inside an NBN fibre access node

Photos: Inside an NBN fibre access node

A sneaky tour of Australia's future communications exchange.
Apr 20 2011 4:00PM Networking
NZ Opposition calls for halt to broadband rollout

NZ Opposition calls for halt to broadband rollout

Kiwi's next-gen network rollout tainted by claims of conflict of interest.
Juha Saarinen Apr 20 2011 1:06PM Telco/ISP
Broadband enthusiasts keep the NBN faith

Broadband enthusiasts keep the NBN faith

Whirlpool survey backs Government initiative.
Brett Winterford Apr 19 2011 9:18AM Telco/ISP
IBM Australia threatened with sexual harassment suit

IBM Australia threatened with sexual harassment suit

Law firm prepares complaint for the Human Rights Commission.
Staff Writers Apr 15 2011 2:01PM Training & Development
Toshiba launches self-encrypting hard drives

Toshiba launches self-encrypting hard drives

The Japanese tech giant introduces the world's first series of self-encrypting drives.
Tom Brewster Apr 14 2011 10:05AM Security
WEF: Australia a top place for startups

WEF: Australia a top place for startups

Thumbs up to NBN, thumbs down to high taxes and content restrictions.
Liam Tung Apr 14 2011 5:32AM Networking
Cockatoos suspected of breaking Telstra fibre

Cockatoos suspected of breaking Telstra fibre

Cockie wanna cable?
Ry Crozier Apr 13 2011 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Tech metrics missing from e-health records blueprint

Tech metrics missing from e-health records blueprint

NBN expected to 'facilitate new opportunities'.
John Hilvert Apr 12 2011 11:39AM Software
Fujitsu Australia CEO to head up global operations

Fujitsu Australia CEO to head up global operations

UPDATE - Former Kaz MD Mike Foster takes the reigns as acting CEO.
Liam Tung Apr 12 2011 9:43AM Hardware
Optus pips VHA with consumer femtocells

Optus pips VHA with consumer femtocells

Pilot project.
Ry Crozier Apr 12 2011 6:13AM Networking

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