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.

Opinion: Is Brisbane's fibre project really a win for Conroy?

Opinion: Is Brisbane's fibre project really a win for Conroy?

Cherry-picking the positives.
Ry Crozier Oct 18 2010 7:35AM Telco/ISP
Conroy readies new laws to curb NBN competitors

Conroy readies new laws to curb NBN competitors

Brings potential "cherry-pickers" into line.
Ry Crozier Oct 18 2010 6:00AM Telco/ISP
Cost-benefit analysis: a policy tool or political club?

Cost-benefit analysis: a policy tool or political club?

A history of projects undertaken without cost-benefit analysis.
David Havyatt Oct 15 2010 7:47AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to reveal Gungahlin NBN area in weeks

NBN Co to reveal Gungahlin NBN area in weeks

Broadband campaigner made council president.
Ry Crozier Oct 14 2010 11:48AM Telco/ISP
Vic Govt plans $33m NICTA injection

Vic Govt plans $33m NICTA injection

Also wants one million premises on NBN by 2015.
Ry Crozier Oct 13 2010 3:32PM Strategy
Verizon opens Hong Kong data centre

Verizon opens Hong Kong data centre

Schedules Canberra facility to go live in late 2011.
Brett Winterford Oct 13 2010 1:43PM Storage
Townsville NBN designer surveys sites with iPhone app

Townsville NBN designer surveys sites with iPhone app

Why a "desktop design" won't cut it.
Ry Crozier Oct 12 2010 1:59PM Telco/ISP
Symantec reveals its data encryption plans

Symantec reveals its data encryption plans

Fleshes out product strategy after shopping spree.
Eric Doyle Oct 12 2010 9:18AM Security
Tasmania to ask residents to "opt-out" of NBN

Tasmania to ask residents to "opt-out" of NBN

Plans to introduce new laws.
Staff Writers Oct 7 2010 3:44PM Telco/ISP
Business leaders unite to defy Canberra's bullies

Business leaders unite to defy Canberra's bullies

Ready to speak out over NBN, tax reform and carbon tax.
Brett Winterford Oct 6 2010 4:10PM Financial Services
Optus-NBN deal would make 'total sense', says Budde

Optus-NBN deal would make 'total sense', says Budde

NBN Co thirsts for customers and engineering skills.
Ry Crozier Oct 6 2010 2:15PM Telco/ISP
Opinion: Why NBN cost-benefit analysis is essential

Opinion: Why NBN cost-benefit analysis is essential

Shadow Comms Minister Malcolm Turnbull opines on NBN costs.
Malcolm Turnbull Oct 6 2010 11:30AM Telco/ISP
A-G: Filter won't drive users to encryption

A-G: Filter won't drive users to encryption

Attorney General's Dept backs Conroy's filter plan.
Ry Crozier Oct 5 2010 11:43AM Telco/ISP
ACTA agreement to be released "shortly"

ACTA agreement to be released "shortly"

Business leaders got special invite.
Liam Tung Oct 5 2010 6:39AM Software
Turnbull backtracks on NBN demolition

Turnbull backtracks on NBN demolition

Tries to poke holes in justification instead.
Ry Crozier Sep 30 2010 11:29AM Telco/ISP
Attorney General reveals CERT workload

Attorney General reveals CERT workload

First stats on new response team.
Ry Crozier Sep 29 2010 4:03PM Security
Telstra pushes back NBN deal approval dates

Telstra pushes back NBN deal approval dates

Blames Government formation and legislation timeline.
Ry Crozier Sep 29 2010 11:51AM Telco/ISP
Gungahlin residents offered time with NBN Co

Gungahlin residents offered time with NBN Co

Broadband blackspot in line for fibre.
Ry Crozier Sep 28 2010 2:13PM Telco/ISP
Turnbull lays out case for NBN cost-benefit

Turnbull lays out case for NBN cost-benefit

Opposition communications spokesman to meet NBN Co CEO, debate Conroy.
Nate Cochrane Sep 24 2010 8:28PM Telco/ISP
Telstra trials retail broadband on Tassie NBN

Telstra trials retail broadband on Tassie NBN

Free fibre services for 100 existing Telstra customers.
Ry Crozier Sep 21 2010 1:53PM Telco/ISP

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