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.

ISPs throw cold water on Conroy's 'uncapped' NBN

ISPs throw cold water on Conroy's 'uncapped' NBN

Fears 'uncapped' could become the new 'unlimited'.
Mahesh Sharma Aug 3 2010 10:34AM Telco/ISP
Family First demands free university with NBN

Family First demands free university with NBN

To justify $43 billion spend.
Liz Tay Aug 2 2010 1:22PM Telco/ISP
Basslink throws weight behind NBN Tasmania

Basslink throws weight behind NBN Tasmania

Touts new POPs among expansion plans.
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2010 6:00AM Telco/ISP
NBN coverage maps reveal 93 percent fibre footprint

NBN coverage maps reveal 93 percent fibre footprint

Accepts implementation study recommendation.
Liz Tay Jul 30 2010 2:11PM Telco/ISP
Google hosts election debate

Google hosts election debate

Lundy, Fletcher and Ludlam face off on tech policies.
Liz Tay Jul 28 2010 2:24PM Financial Services
Australia scores a C on Akamai broadband report card

Australia scores a C on Akamai broadband report card

Shows improvement but needs to apply itself to the NBN.
Nate Cochrane Jul 28 2010 11:27AM Networking
Australians to trial captioned phone service

Australians to trial captioned phone service

500 people sought.
Mahesh Sharma Jul 28 2010 6:44AM Telco/ISP
Vocus eyes layer 3 service on NBN

Vocus eyes layer 3 service on NBN

Builds on IP transit base.
Ry Crozier Jul 27 2010 12:31PM Telco/ISP
Australia Post targets digital economy

Australia Post targets digital economy

Strives to keep from being a ‘burden to the taxpayer’.
Liz Tay Jul 27 2010 6:49AM Strategy
Top 10 policy ideas from IIA's Digital Economy Paper

Top 10 policy ideas from IIA's Digital Economy Paper

Comment: A concise guide.
Brett Winterford Jul 26 2010 7:02PM Strategy
NBN Co reaches out to first-release residents

NBN Co reaches out to first-release residents

Free fibre offer - but no guarantees.
Staff Writers Jul 26 2010 1:21PM Telco/ISP
Google fibre method "could save NBN $10 billion"

Google fibre method "could save NBN $10 billion"

Aussie firm eyes NBN work.
Ry Crozier Jul 26 2010 6:56AM Networking
NBN key to Greens’ Labor support

NBN key to Greens’ Labor support

Ludlam slams Liberal’s telco “wrecking tactics”.
Liz Tay Jul 22 2010 2:18PM Telco/ISP
iiNet eyes long-term Basslink transit deal

iiNet eyes long-term Basslink transit deal

Netspace capacity proves fit-for-purpose.
Ry Crozier Jul 22 2010 12:51PM Telco/ISP
Defence overhauls data access controls

Defence overhauls data access controls

Connecting the dots for a complete picture.
Mahesh Sharma Jul 21 2010 9:48AM Security
Audit Office to tackle Defence IT, Computers in Schools

Audit Office to tackle Defence IT, Computers in Schools

Filter, blackspots program also in the spotlight.
Mahesh Sharma Jul 20 2010 11:24AM Financial Services
Gillard calls Federal Election

Gillard calls Federal Election

NBN to attract young voters, Pirate Party won't contest.
Ry Crozier Jul 17 2010 1:24PM Strategy
Revealed: How 100 Mbps broadband will rock your world

Revealed: How 100 Mbps broadband will rock your world

Makes you want the NBN.
Ry Crozier Jul 16 2010 6:00AM Telco/ISP
Finisar Australia wins Huawei extension

Finisar Australia wins Huawei extension

Twenty new jobs created in NSW.
Staff Writers Jul 12 2010 1:25PM Networking
Hacker claims to have found Skype hole

Hacker claims to have found Skype hole

Encryption processes may have been compromised.
Lawrence Latif Jul 10 2010 8:57AM Security

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