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.

Coalition pledges to upgrade old networks

Coalition pledges to upgrade old networks

Intermediate step but "not the end game".
Ry Crozier Apr 21 2010 9:52AM Telco/ISP
Toshiba claims quantum key breakthrough

Toshiba claims quantum key breakthrough

Paves way for one-time pad encryption.
David Neal Apr 21 2010 5:59AM Security
NBN investment should be split up, says Pipe

NBN investment should be split up, says Pipe

Roll out regionally for social benefits, not commercial returns.
Ry Crozier Apr 20 2010 2:36PM Telco/ISP
Conroy touts benefits of releasing NBN study

Conroy touts benefits of releasing NBN study

... without releasing it.
Ry Crozier Apr 20 2010 1:21PM Telco/ISP
Quigley: Why an all-wireless NBN is pointless

Quigley: Why an all-wireless NBN is pointless

Commercial return a hot topic.
Ry Crozier Apr 20 2010 12:13PM Telco/ISP
AAPT brings EdgeCast to Australia

AAPT brings EdgeCast to Australia

Viable alternative to Akamai?
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2010 12:21PM Networking
NBN can't shake layer three concerns

NBN can't shake layer three concerns

Dominates the Senate Committee proceedings.
Ry Crozier Apr 15 2010 1:06PM Networking
Opinion: Thanks, Steve, for not giving me an iPad

Opinion: Thanks, Steve, for not giving me an iPad

Delay means time to concentrate on important stuff.
Nate Cochrane Apr 15 2010 11:29AM Hardware
Update: Apple delays Australian iPad launch

Update: Apple delays Australian iPad launch

Telcos Telstra, Optus and VHA announce they will carry the device.
Ry Crozier Apr 15 2010 6:03AM Hardware
Fibre mandate will attract cowboys: Budde

Fibre mandate will attract cowboys: Budde

Potential to replicate failed home insulation scheme.
Ry Crozier Apr 13 2010 11:28AM Telco/ISP
Wikileaks cracks encryption on journalist murder video

Wikileaks cracks encryption on journalist murder video

Video said to show US military helicopter killing Reuters journalist in Iraq.
Dan Raywood Apr 9 2010 11:41AM Security
NBN a double-standard for new home buyers

NBN a double-standard for new home buyers

Renewed calls for NBN Co to jump into new housing estates.
Ry Crozier Apr 8 2010 3:50PM Telco/ISP
Aussie e-tailer offers iPad pre-orders

Aussie e-tailer offers iPad pre-orders

Flouts Apple's rules in one day sale.
Negar Salek Apr 7 2010 4:20PM Hardware
Watchdog probes Nokia over alleged spam breach

Watchdog probes Nokia over alleged spam breach

EXCLUSIVE: ACMA serves notice on handset giant.
Ry Crozier Apr 7 2010 3:07PM Hardware
Aussie bluefin tuna caught on stereo video

Aussie bluefin tuna caught on stereo video

New tech trial to measure the catch.
Ry Crozier Apr 1 2010 3:01PM Oddware
Storm erupts over Coalition's NBN policy preview

Storm erupts over Coalition's NBN policy preview

As NBN Co presses ahead with fibre tests.
Ry Crozier Mar 31 2010 11:33AM Telco/ISP
ISPs win clarity on NBN Co interconnect location

ISPs win clarity on NBN Co interconnect location

Details to be released within a fortnight.
Ry Crozier Mar 25 2010 12:38PM Networking
Ericsson gets new ANZ head

Ericsson gets new ANZ head

Jacqueline Hey leaves company.
Staff Writers Mar 23 2010 1:39PM Networking
US smart grid to generate 1000 petabytes of data a year

US smart grid to generate 1000 petabytes of data a year

Australia’s real-time systems will require NBN solution.
Nate Cochrane Mar 23 2010 12:03PM Networking
ACCC bulks up on staff ahead of NBN

ACCC bulks up on staff ahead of NBN

Competition watchdog beefs up Communications unit.
Natalie Apostolou Mar 23 2010 2:52AM Telco/ISP

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