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.

Google cold on voluntary YouTube filtering

Google cold on voluntary YouTube filtering

No assurances given to Australian Government.
Ry Crozier Feb 9 2010 12:04PM Software
Failed NBN RFP tripped up by time pressures

Failed NBN RFP tripped up by time pressures

Over $30 million wasted on all sides.
Ry Crozier Feb 3 2010 10:52PM Telco/ISP
Conroy's NBN data safe from independent review

Conroy's NBN data safe from independent review

Opposition accused of toeing the line in Senate Inquiry.
Ry Crozier Feb 3 2010 1:05PM Telco/ISP
CCTV captures thief infecting firm with malware

CCTV captures thief infecting firm with malware

Under investigation.
Ry Crozier Jan 20 2010 2:40PM Security
Tasmanian Govt uses NBN to attract data centres

Tasmanian Govt uses NBN to attract data centres

Developing strategy to lure investors and builders.
Staff Writers Jan 19 2010 2:36PM Networking
Parents pay for Labor laptops

Parents pay for Labor laptops

Opposition blasts computers for students scheme.
Ry Crozier Jan 18 2010 3:32PM Hardware
Defence opens Canberra cyber security centre

Defence opens Canberra cyber security centre

Internet both a tool and battlefield for cyberwar.
Staff Writers Jan 15 2010 4:35PM Security
Nextgen to use Alcatel kit in $250m blackspot project

Nextgen to use Alcatel kit in $250m blackspot project

Works through Christmas on planning.
Ry Crozier Jan 14 2010 1:40PM Telco/ISP
Businesses fail to secure remote workers

Businesses fail to secure remote workers

Great majority are unprotected.
SC Australia Staff Jan 14 2010 11:36AM Security
National net filter protest pushed back

National net filter protest pushed back

Australia Day BBQs to go ahead.
Ry Crozier Jan 7 2010 1:14PM Networking
Encryption protecting most mobile phones cracked

Encryption protecting most mobile phones cracked

Crack can be done with widely available open-source tools.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 6 2010 12:08PM Security
NBN tenders are not secret: Conroy

NBN tenders are not secret: Conroy

Conroy denies 'secret' NBN tenders.
Ben Grubb Dec 29 2009 8:37AM Telco/ISP
Video: What will define 2010?

Video: What will define 2010?

IT industry leaders ponder what 2010 will have in store.
Brett Winterford Dec 25 2009 9:54AM Strategy
NBN Co adds more McKinsey alumni to board

NBN Co adds more McKinsey alumni to board

Three out of seven directors all hail from McKinsey and Co.
Brett Winterford Dec 23 2009 1:11PM Telco/ISP
UPDATE: Conroy releases draft laws for greenfield fibre rollouts

UPDATE: Conroy releases draft laws for greenfield fibre rollouts

Amongst a mass of pre-Christmas announcements.
Brett Winterford Dec 23 2009 12:37PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to host a national product roadshow

NBN Co to host a national product roadshow

Kicks off in Sydney and Melbourne in January.
Brett Winterford Dec 21 2009 1:36PM Telco/ISP
Conroy to ISPs: Keep investing in DSLAMs

Conroy to ISPs: Keep investing in DSLAMs

Copper not extinct just yet.
Ben Grubb Dec 21 2009 8:30AM Telco/ISP
ETSA insources hardware for SAP system

ETSA insources hardware for SAP system

South Australian utility steps away from outsourcing.
Ry Crozier Dec 17 2009 11:02AM Storage
Wadeson to lead consolidated Human Services IT team

Wadeson to lead consolidated Human Services IT team

Centrelink CIO gets top job under Human Services shake-up.
Brett Winterford Dec 16 2009 4:24PM Strategy
"Heavy-handed" filter won't help, says Google

"Heavy-handed" filter won't help, says Google

Slams Conroy's filter plans.
Ben Grubb Dec 16 2009 1:25PM Telco/ISP

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