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.

Analyst: Conroy's Telstra threat just a 'negotiating tactic'

Analyst: Conroy's Telstra threat just a 'negotiating tactic'

Hope is not lost for Telstra.
Munir Kotadia Sep 15 2009 4:17PM Telco/ISP
TERRiA reunites, calls for a competitive NBN

TERRiA reunites, calls for a competitive NBN

ISPs issue a call to arms.
Ben Grubb Sep 14 2009 5:47PM Networking
Growth in DSL connections stagnates

Growth in DSL connections stagnates

Wireless broadband continues to spike.
Brett Winterford Sep 14 2009 5:40PM Telco/ISP
Alcatel-Lucent strengthens its grip in NBN Company

Alcatel-Lucent strengthens its grip in NBN Company

Former chief financial officer reunites with colleague.
Staff Writers Sep 14 2009 5:39PM Telco/ISP
Huawei MD labels spy claims "irresponsible"

Huawei MD labels spy claims "irresponsible"

Unproven allegations a "disservice to Aussie employees."
Staff Writers Sep 9 2009 2:08PM Networking
Server vendors offered sliver of hope from Australia

Server vendors offered sliver of hope from Australia

Government stimulus plan tipped as main driver for growth.

Lilia Guan Sep 9 2009 7:15AM Hardware
NBN cost debate picks up steam

NBN cost debate picks up steam

Would you pay $200 a month for 100Mbps?
Nate Cochrane Sep 9 2009 7:11AM Networking
Gershon's razor hits Centrelink's Canberra help desk

Gershon's razor hits Centrelink's Canberra help desk

Operations shift to Brisbane and Adelaide.
Brett Winterford Sep 8 2009 3:50PM Networking
Telcos call for NBN ownership cap

Telcos call for NBN ownership cap

Caps as low as five percent suggested.
Ben Grubb Sep 7 2009 12:42PM Telco/ISP
Australia-Japan Cable extends Gigabit Ethernet to US

Australia-Japan Cable extends Gigabit Ethernet to US

Inks partnership with Pacific Crossing.
Staff Writers Sep 2 2009 2:41PM Telco/ISP
Ex-Microsoft Oz chief joins Telstra board

Ex-Microsoft Oz chief joins Telstra board

Charles Macek won't stand for re-election.
Staff Writers Sep 2 2009 2:36PM Strategy
NBN “useless” without subsea investment

NBN “useless” without subsea investment

Can’t attract data centres for cloud capacity.
Ry Crozier Aug 28 2009 2:09PM Telco/ISP
Researchers crack WPA encryption in 60 seconds

Researchers crack WPA encryption in 60 seconds

Newer WPA2 devices safe... for now.
V3.co.uk staff Aug 28 2009 6:02AM Security
West Oz spends $80m on supercomputer

West Oz spends $80m on supercomputer

Strengthens bid for radio telescope project.
Staff Writers Aug 27 2009 3:32PM Networking
Adelaide gets an internet-enabled bus

Adelaide gets an internet-enabled bus

Free, filtered Wi-Fi for commuters.
Ben Grubb Aug 26 2009 3:54PM Telco/ISP
Vigilantes threaten rough justice on aerial NBN cables

Vigilantes threaten rough justice on aerial NBN cables

Trucks and 4WDs roam the streets with hooks.
Ry Crozier Aug 26 2009 11:17AM Telco/ISP
Don’t make NBN “another Optus”: residents group

Don’t make NBN “another Optus”: residents group

Sydney suburb urges against HFC rollout repeat.
Ry Crozier Aug 26 2009 5:28AM Telco/ISP
Future Fund dumps $2.4 billion of Telstra shares

Future Fund dumps $2.4 billion of Telstra shares

Analysts say a trimming of the Telstra fat was inevitable.
Munir Kotadia Aug 21 2009 2:39PM Telco/ISP
TNBN board topped with energy and infrastructure execs

TNBN board topped with energy and infrastructure execs

Former Aurora Energy CEO on Tasmanian NBN board.
Staff Writers Aug 21 2009 2:25PM Telco/ISP
Kiwis join Aussie radio telescope bid

Kiwis join Aussie radio telescope bid

Supercomputing and high-tech sectors could benefit.
Staff Writers Aug 21 2009 12:18PM Oddware

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