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.

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
Google breached Australians' privacy: Commissioner

Google breached Australians' privacy: Commissioner

Google apologises: "We failed badly here".
Ry Crozier Jul 9 2010 3:19PM Networking
VHA revises mobile broadband plans

VHA revises mobile broadband plans

Extra quota, lower excess charges.
Ry Crozier Jul 9 2010 11:31AM Telco/ISP
Analysis: The political flavours of the NBN rollout

Analysis: The political flavours of the NBN rollout

If you want ultra-fast broadband, does it pay to be a swinging voter?
Nate Cochrane Jul 9 2010 6:56AM Telco/ISP
NBN rollout: Broadband battlers get their dues

NBN rollout: Broadband battlers get their dues

NBN Co listens to Gungahlin, Springfield residents.
Ry Crozier Jul 8 2010 4:36PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co releases 14 new trial sites

NBN Co releases 14 new trial sites

Councils get a say in where fibre goes.
Ry Crozier Jul 8 2010 2:33PM Networking
Maps: Second release of NBN Co sites

Maps: Second release of NBN Co sites

Darwin, Perth, Geraldton, Mandurah, Townsville, Toowoomba, inner-city Brisbane, Adelaide, Western Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Melbourne and Bacchus Marsh among those to get NBN fibre services in 2011.
Jul 8 2010 2:04PM Networking
Huawei, RMIT to build network training centre

Huawei, RMIT to build network training centre

About 1,000 students to benefit.
Mahesh Sharma Jul 7 2010 2:54PM Training & Development
Conroy shortlists next 20 NBN sites

Conroy shortlists next 20 NBN sites

UPDATE: Western Australia to get a look-in?
Brett Winterford , Mahesh Sharma Jul 7 2010 2:01PM Telco/ISP

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