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.

TPG Telecom makes fresh play to be a 'more robust competitor to NBN Co'

TPG Telecom makes fresh play to be a 'more robust competitor to NBN Co'

Decision expected by early February 2022.
Ry Crozier Nov 19 2021 12:42AM Telco/ISP
Labor to give 30,000 families free NBN for a year

Labor to give 30,000 families free NBN for a year

While it comes up with a permanent strategy to bridge the digital divide.
Ry Crozier Nov 18 2021 1:21PM Telco/ISP
Australia to invest $111 million in quantum technology

Australia to invest $111 million in quantum technology

One of nine technology areas deemed "critical" to the national interest.
Colin Packham Nov 17 2021 9:21AM Hardware
Vandals topple second Vic NBN wireless tower in four years

Vandals topple second Vic NBN wireless tower in four years

May have taken up to a fortnight to fall over.
Ry Crozier Nov 17 2021 6:52AM Telco/ISP
Labor's early election pledge to offer fibre to "nearly 7 in 8" FTTN users

Labor's early election pledge to offer fibre to "nearly 7 in 8" FTTN users

Not just the lucky half.
Ry Crozier Nov 16 2021 10:00PM Telco/ISP
Google Research Australia to be set up

Google Research Australia to be set up

As part of a five-year, $1bn investment agreement.
Ry Crozier Nov 16 2021 12:22PM Strategy
Telstra distances 5G fixed wireless from being an NBN 'replacement'

Telstra distances 5G fixed wireless from being an NBN 'replacement'

But says it could be useful for people on NBN FTTN or wireless.
Ry Crozier Nov 16 2021 12:07PM Telco/ISP
Superloop sees challenger ISPs taking one-third of Australia's fixed broadband market

Superloop sees challenger ISPs taking one-third of Australia's fixed broadband market

Wants to triple its own share of consumer connections.
Ry Crozier Nov 11 2021 11:36AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co caps fibre upgrade trial numbers to a maximum of 525 premises

NBN Co caps fibre upgrade trial numbers to a maximum of 525 premises

Regardless of how many orders retailers place.
Ry Crozier Nov 10 2021 10:17AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co puts broadband tax target back on cellular, LEO operators

NBN Co puts broadband tax target back on cellular, LEO operators

Copper end-of-life weighs on wireless cost projections.
Ry Crozier Nov 9 2021 1:14PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers to upgrade up to 6000 FTTN customers from this month

NBN Co offers to upgrade up to 6000 FTTN customers from this month

As $2.9bn fibre upgrade program moves into trial phase.
Ry Crozier Nov 8 2021 12:29PM Telco/ISP
Telstra to open its 5G-powered internet service to more users

Telstra to open its 5G-powered internet service to more users

Caps number per postcode.
Ry Crozier Nov 3 2021 4:10PM Telco/ISP
Vic motorist sues Toyota Australia for car navi's 'silly' routes

Vic motorist sues Toyota Australia for car navi's 'silly' routes

Allegedly led to missed flights and recommended non-existent roads.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2021 12:35PM Software
ACCC wants browser choice screen offered to all Android device users in Australia

ACCC wants browser choice screen offered to all Android device users in Australia

Will ask for new powers to break Google's search dominance.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2021 9:48AM Software
NBN price inquiry 'encouraged' to give 'in-depth consideration' to keeping CVC

NBN price inquiry 'encouraged' to give 'in-depth consideration' to keeping CVC

Revamped pricing model proposed.
Ry Crozier Oct 27 2021 12:37PM Telco/ISP
Gov asked to revise NBN SoE to cover field force work conditions

Gov asked to revise NBN SoE to cover field force work conditions

After inquiry uncovered concerning issues.
Ry Crozier Oct 21 2021 12:43PM Telco/ISP
Cyber incident takeover powers reintroduced to parliament

Cyber incident takeover powers reintroduced to parliament

As ASIO raises 'concerns' about malware injection.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2021 1:18PM Security
Australia to make permanent company laws allowing virtual AGMs

Australia to make permanent company laws allowing virtual AGMs

After temporary arrangement through pandemic.
Staff Writer Oct 20 2021 12:15PM Cloud
Aussie Broadband watches its NBN excess bandwidth bill climb

Aussie Broadband watches its NBN excess bandwidth bill climb

Despite NBN Co downplaying industry-generated internet usage numbers.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2021 10:27AM Telco/ISP
7-Eleven disables facial image capture on customer feedback tablets

7-Eleven disables facial image capture on customer feedback tablets

After adverse privacy ruling.
Ry Crozier Oct 14 2021 12:33PM Hardware

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