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.

Telstra strike cancelled

Telstra strike cancelled

Strike called off as two out of three requests met.
Ben Grubb Nov 6 2009 10:56AM Telco/ISP
Telstra drops $2.20 pay-in-person fee

Telstra drops $2.20 pay-in-person fee

Telstra removes and refunds the $2.20 pay-in-person fee.
Ben Grubb Nov 4 2009 9:49AM Telco/ISP
BT: Functional separation was a success

BT: Functional separation was a success

British regulator and BT boast of the benefits of separation.
Liz Tay Nov 4 2009 12:17AM Telco/ISP
Apple floods Google with anti-Microsoft ads

Apple floods Google with anti-Microsoft ads

Launches cheeky advertising campaign.
Ben Grubb Nov 3 2009 1:31PM Software
Pipe seeks to settle out of court with Market Clarity

Pipe seeks to settle out of court with Market Clarity

Analyst firm claims it licensed the maps.
Ben Grubb Nov 3 2009 12:54PM Telco/ISP
Visa to drop signatures on credit card purchases by 2013

Visa to drop signatures on credit card purchases by 2013

Current technology is too "easy" to skim.
Ben Grubb Nov 2 2009 3:52PM Security
Google to give Street View a refresh

Google to give Street View a refresh

Bring in your wheelie bins.
Ben Grubb Nov 2 2009 6:30AM Oddware
Telstra CEO available 'on-demand' for Conroy

Telstra CEO available 'on-demand' for Conroy

Can't remember how many times they have met.
Munir Kotadia Oct 29 2009 10:49AM Telco/ISP
Telstra to launch T-Hub tablet in 'coming months'

Telstra to launch T-Hub tablet in 'coming months'

Unveils iPhone-like tablet.
Ben Grubb Oct 29 2009 2:52AM Telco/ISP
Conroy brushes error aside as Telstra negotiations continue

Conroy brushes error aside as Telstra negotiations continue

Telstra valuation leak an "unfortunate error".
Ben Grubb Oct 28 2009 5:58AM Telco/ISP
IT sales recruitment points to brighter prospects

IT sales recruitment points to brighter prospects

Demand for niche techie skills to follow.
Staff Writers Oct 27 2009 1:18PM Training & Development
Business Council renews calls for NBN cost-benefit analysis

Business Council renews calls for NBN cost-benefit analysis

Three words Senator Conroy can't seem to escape.
Ry Crozier Oct 26 2009 4:06PM Telco/ISP
NBN expert panellist wants more talk on wireless

NBN expert panellist wants more talk on wireless

Expert panellist calls for more talk on 10 percent of NBN.
Ben Grubb Oct 24 2009 12:09AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft admits Windows 7 security ad isn't 'sincere'

Microsoft admits Windows 7 security ad isn't 'sincere'

Consumers "can get better guidance at retail or on the web".
Ben Grubb Oct 22 2009 2:50PM Software
Regional towns added to Tasmanian fibre rollout

Regional towns added to Tasmanian fibre rollout

"Aggresive timelines" to be adhered to.
Staff Writers Oct 21 2009 3:22PM Telco/ISP
IT security teams cautious over cloud

IT security teams cautious over cloud

Thales survey highlights lingering concerns.
Phil Muncaster Oct 21 2009 6:48AM Security
Google Wave secured with 'crypto fairy dust'

Google Wave secured with 'crypto fairy dust'

Wave goodbye to email spoofing.
Munir Kotadia Oct 15 2009 3:11PM Security
CSIRO's Wi-Fi patent victory earns $200m and counting

CSIRO's Wi-Fi patent victory earns $200m and counting

Commercial and legal teams receive CSIRO's highest honour.
Ben Grubb Oct 14 2009 4:24PM Hardware
Conroy: there will be no delay

Conroy: there will be no delay

Communications Minister says Telstra split legislation will not be held back.
Brett Winterford Oct 14 2009 11:27AM Telco/ISP
Telstra urges Senate to delay separation

Telstra urges Senate to delay separation

Pleads with Senators.
Ben Grubb Oct 13 2009 3:22PM Telco/ISP

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