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 and NBN Co in greenfield fibre deal

Telstra and NBN Co in greenfield fibre deal

Telstra processes housing estate fibre applications as a managed service.
Ry Crozier Feb 23 2011 11:00AM Telco/ISP
Space Policy Unit calls for Australian satellites

Space Policy Unit calls for Australian satellites

Technological reliance raises Government concerns.
Liz Tay Feb 23 2011 6:10AM Telco/ISP
Brisbane Council cans i3 sewer fibre deal: reports

Brisbane Council cans i3 sewer fibre deal: reports

Report suggests looking for alternative provider.
Ry Crozier Feb 22 2011 9:24PM Telco/ISP
VHA to rip-and-replace all network base stations

VHA to rip-and-replace all network base stations

Huawei's major breakthrough into the Aussie market.
Ry Crozier Feb 22 2011 1:05PM Networking
Analysis: Did NBN Co pay too much for wireless spectrum?

Analysis: Did NBN Co pay too much for wireless spectrum?

David Havyatt crunches the numbers - and the results aren't rosy.
David Havyatt Feb 21 2011 1:10PM Telco/ISP
Comment: Plenty of room for NBN wireless and Telstra's LTE

Comment: Plenty of room for NBN wireless and Telstra's LTE

Why Telstra's plans won't impede the NBN.
David Havyatt Feb 18 2011 6:49AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co buys Austar wireless spectrum for $120m

NBN Co buys Austar wireless spectrum for $120m

Second time lucky for asset sale?
Ry Crozier Feb 17 2011 12:14PM Telco/ISP
Tru cuts data roaming for Aussie travellers

Tru cuts data roaming for Aussie travellers

Targets frequent US and UK visitors.
Ry Crozier Feb 17 2011 6:19AM Telco/ISP
CCC weighs into NBN uptake debate

CCC weighs into NBN uptake debate

Dry cleaners didn't put washing machines out of business.
Ry Crozier Feb 16 2011 3:07PM Telco/ISP
Lush A/NZ credit card details pilfered by "hackers"

Lush A/NZ credit card details pilfered by "hackers"

Database stolen, PCI DSS rules flouted.
Ry Crozier Feb 15 2011 3:48PM Security
Conroy plays down Telstra LTE threat to NBN

Conroy plays down Telstra LTE threat to NBN

Wireless complementary ... but fibre is better.
Staff Writers Feb 15 2011 3:30PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone hit by NZ network issues

Vodafone hit by NZ network issues

Scrambles to improve coverage and network performance.
Juha Saarinen Feb 15 2011 11:19AM Software
Telstra upgrades metro Next G network to LTE

Telstra upgrades metro Next G network to LTE

First commercial deployment in Australia.
Ry Crozier Feb 15 2011 6:10AM Hardware
NBN Co eyes April start for Global Switch

NBN Co eyes April start for Global Switch

Transition from Big Blue to begin.
Ry Crozier Feb 15 2011 6:00AM Networking
Greenhill finds NBN plan "reasonable"

Greenhill finds NBN plan "reasonable"

Full report stays secret.
Ry Crozier Feb 14 2011 1:40PM Strategy
Port Mac council seeks free NBN access points

Port Mac council seeks free NBN access points

Demand generation.
Ry Crozier Feb 14 2011 1:30PM Telco/ISP
Alcatel eyes LTE customers for lightRadio

Alcatel eyes LTE customers for lightRadio

No Australian trials planned yet.
Ry Crozier Feb 11 2011 2:21PM Hardware
Photos: NBN Co trials vacuum trenching in Kiama Downs

Photos: NBN Co trials vacuum trenching in Kiama Downs

How your underground lead-in might be dug.
Ry Crozier Feb 10 2011 5:18PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co underground lead-ins to Kiama homes

NBN Co underground lead-ins to Kiama homes

iTnews explores an NBN Co fibre distribution area in the first release site of Kiama Downs as fibre connections are made to homes.
Feb 10 2011 4:04PM Telco/ISP
Telstra reaches "key terms" in NBN negotiations

Telstra reaches "key terms" in NBN negotiations

UPDATE: Government and Telstra also agree to USO, re-training terms.
Ry Crozier Feb 10 2011 9:56AM Telco/ISP

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