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.

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
Broad: Would've been cheaper to buy back Telstra

Broad: Would've been cheaper to buy back Telstra

The NBN alternative.
Ry Crozier Apr 12 2011 6:01AM Telco/ISP
Google bolsters Apps Android admin security

Google bolsters Apps Android admin security

Encryption, remote password change
Liam Tung Apr 11 2011 1:03PM Security
Huawei eyes Adelaide office for VHA work

Huawei eyes Adelaide office for VHA work

Project or permanent?
Ry Crozier Apr 11 2011 12:31PM Networking
NZ telcos take arms against broadband network laws

NZ telcos take arms against broadband network laws

Telcos unite in letter to Parliament.
Juha Saarinen Apr 11 2011 11:43AM Telco/ISP
Conroy feared giving Telstra $20bn war chest

Conroy feared giving Telstra $20bn war chest

Four Corners to reveal cherry-picking drivers.
Ry Crozier Apr 11 2011 10:43AM Telco/ISP
Google bolsters Apps Android admin security

Google bolsters Apps Android admin security

Encryption, remote password change
Liam Tung Apr 11 2011 8:44AM Security
ClubTelco initiates reverse takeover bid for EFTel

ClubTelco initiates reverse takeover bid for EFTel

Scaling up for an NBN world.
Ry Crozier Apr 8 2011 4:54PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to finalise wholesale contract by July

NBN Co to finalise wholesale contract by July

Wants real industry engagement, not just legalese mark-ups.
Ry Crozier Apr 8 2011 3:28PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals ISP list for first-release sites

NBN Co reveals ISP list for first-release sites

Mix of big and small.
Ry Crozier Apr 8 2011 10:29AM Telco/ISP

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