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.

VHA sets up task forces for network problems

VHA sets up task forces for network problems

National test regime.
Ry Crozier Jan 5 2011 10:30AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone chief says 'sorry' for 3G network

Vodafone chief says 'sorry' for 3G network

Suggests issues are at an "individual" - not network - level.
Ry Crozier Dec 22 2010 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Turnbull "naive" on NBN's HD future: Hackett

Turnbull "naive" on NBN's HD future: Hackett

Opposition spokesman's faith in ADSL2+ is "badly researched", says Internode.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2010 2:27PM Telco/ISP
Convergence Review: An opportunity to think broadly

Convergence Review: An opportunity to think broadly

David Havyatt calls for the NBN and broadcasting to be regulated together.
David Havyatt Dec 21 2010 11:20AM Telco/ISP
iTnews' Top 10 technology newsmakers: 2010

iTnews' Top 10 technology newsmakers: 2010

Who made the biggest impact in 2010?
Brett Winterford Dec 21 2010 10:54AM Strategy
Skills supply could affect NBN's roll-out

Skills supply could affect NBN's roll-out

NBN Co makes training provisions.
John Hilvert Dec 21 2010 12:01AM Telco/ISP
The NBN Co Business plan at a glance

The NBN Co Business plan at a glance

Everything you need to know in one fell swoop.
Staff Writers Dec 20 2010 5:19PM Networking
Greedy Aussies' appetite for broadband drives NBN forecasts

Greedy Aussies' appetite for broadband drives NBN forecasts

But NBN Co will fix prices to ensure seven percent returns.
Nate Cochrane Dec 20 2010 4:16PM Telco/ISP
Turnbull: NBN taxpayer cost "blowing out"

Turnbull: NBN taxpayer cost "blowing out"

Coalition slams NBN Co plan.
Ry Crozier Dec 20 2010 4:14PM Telco/ISP
NBN Plan: a business case for the cup half-full

NBN Plan: a business case for the cup half-full

Commentary: NBN plan stacks up on optimistic assumptions.
Brett Winterford Dec 20 2010 3:51PM Networking
Google facing encryption battle in India

Google facing encryption battle in India

Security officials seek encryption details.
Stewart Mitchell Dec 20 2010 2:03PM Security
NBN Co wholesale prices to start at $24 a month

NBN Co wholesale prices to start at $24 a month

Symmetric add-ons also costed.
Ry Crozier Dec 20 2010 12:24PM Telco/ISP
Internode warns of NBN backhaul cartel

Internode warns of NBN backhaul cartel

Compromise will be "bad for everyone".
Ry Crozier Dec 20 2010 10:14AM Telco/ISP
UN mulls internet regulation options

UN mulls internet regulation options

WikiLeaks sparks push for tighter controls.
John Hilvert Dec 17 2010 9:51AM Security
Banks put "several $100m" price on IT changes

Banks put "several $100m" price on IT changes

Common systems for account portability will cost.
Ry Crozier Dec 15 2010 6:10AM Financial Services
NAB urges "alternatives" to single IT system

NAB urges "alternatives" to single IT system

Complexity, cost and competition all factors.
Ry Crozier Dec 13 2010 2:19PM Financial Services
Australia mulls common bank IT systems

Australia mulls common bank IT systems

Account portability inquiry.
Ry Crozier Dec 13 2010 11:38AM Financial Services
NBN Co to set up Greenfields fibre panel

NBN Co to set up Greenfields fibre panel

Incumbent operators win clarity.
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2010 7:34AM Networking
AIIA lobbies States for NBN opt-out laws

AIIA lobbies States for NBN opt-out laws

Says current system will delay broadband benefits.
Ry Crozier Dec 8 2010 12:19PM Telco/ISP
NSW Govt to fund NBN apps research

NSW Govt to fund NBN apps research

New research centre to open next year.
Staff Writers Dec 7 2010 12:45PM Software

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