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.

NBN committee pushes for cost-benefit analysis

NBN committee pushes for cost-benefit analysis

But Government makes no cost-benefit commitments.
Liz Tay Jun 17 2010 7:44PM Telco/ISP
Conroy touts 50 percent uptake for NBN pilot

Conroy touts 50 percent uptake for NBN pilot

Tasmanian fibre services to launch shortly.
Liz Tay Jun 15 2010 4:12PM Networking
Austrade claims fifth largest ICT industry in Asia

Austrade claims fifth largest ICT industry in Asia

Agency boasts of a “burgeoning” industry.
Staff Writers Jun 15 2010 2:43PM Strategy
Internode undercuts iiNet, Primus on Tassie fibre plans

Internode undercuts iiNet, Primus on Tassie fibre plans

Prices start at $29.95 per month.
Mahesh Sharma Jun 8 2010 10:43AM Telco/ISP
NBN phone service to support legacy devices

NBN phone service to support legacy devices

Comms Alliance releases discussion paper for NBN telephony.
Juha Saarinen Jun 7 2010 1:20PM Telco/ISP
Do cost-benefit doubts strengthen NBN argument?

Do cost-benefit doubts strengthen NBN argument?

If companies won’t do it, Government may have to.
Liz Tay Jun 4 2010 1:34PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co puts greenfields on roadmap

NBN Co puts greenfields on roadmap

Business plan to be developed.
Ry Crozier May 28 2010 2:07PM Telco/ISP
Photos: The arrival - an iPad 3G unboxing

Photos: The arrival - an iPad 3G unboxing

A very close look at Apple's sleek new web device.
May 28 2010 1:39PM Hardware
Future Fund: Telstra shares can't go much lower

Future Fund: Telstra shares can't go much lower

Hit for six in an uncertain market.
Ry Crozier May 26 2010 5:02PM Financial Services
NBN $2 billion equity source under question

NBN $2 billion equity source under question

Hole in funding allocation for next-generation network.
Ry Crozier May 26 2010 4:49PM Financial Services
CeBIT to address shortage of booth babe attire

CeBIT to address shortage of booth babe attire

Stallholders go a little too skimpy.
Brett Winterford May 26 2010 3:52PM Oddware
Energy Australia buzzed about 4G network

Energy Australia buzzed about 4G network

Smart grid project hits another milestone.
Ry Crozier May 26 2010 12:42PM Networking
Google audits systems in wake of wardriving scandal

Google audits systems in wake of wardriving scandal

High-definition Street View update on hold.
Nate Cochrane May 25 2010 3:37PM Software
UNSW data centre makes way for student beds

UNSW data centre makes way for student beds

New facility to come online in July.
Ry Crozier May 25 2010 1:57PM Networking
Jim Hassell joins NBN Co

Jim Hassell joins NBN Co

Product development and sales role.
Staff Writers May 24 2010 6:47PM Telco/ISP
NSW mulls fibre for public housing

NSW mulls fibre for public housing

Multi-dwelling units in the spotlight.
Ry Crozier May 24 2010 2:13PM Telco/ISP
Vic Govt report: Huge, unsated appetite for fast broadband

Vic Govt report: Huge, unsated appetite for fast broadband

Access report finds 220,000 Victorians want speeds of over 50 Mbps.
Ry Crozier May 24 2010 1:15PM Telco/ISP
Geolocation to strengthen quantum security

Geolocation to strengthen quantum security

Deliver to one address only.
Liz Tay May 24 2010 6:20AM Security
Greens, carriers, question NBN privatisation

Greens, carriers, question NBN privatisation

Recommend safeguards be established.
Staff Writers May 21 2010 2:50PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co signs up to Metro Ethernet Forum

NBN Co signs up to Metro Ethernet Forum

To build to international standards.
Liz Tay May 21 2010 12:47AM Telco/ISP

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