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.

Ovum opens Canberra office in public sector drive

Ovum opens Canberra office in public sector drive

New hire and Canberra office.
Negar Salek Aug 19 2009 2:49PM Telco/ISP
Worst case regulation to cost Telstra $1.6 billion

Worst case regulation to cost Telstra $1.6 billion

Telstra CFO projects potential cost of NBN competition.
Brett Winterford Aug 15 2009 9:28AM Telco/ISP
Telstra confirms it will open up greenfield access

Telstra confirms it will open up greenfield access

Wants USO relief in return.
Brett Winterford Aug 14 2009 7:42PM Telco/ISP
Adam to build Adelaide metro WiMAX network

Adam to build Adelaide metro WiMAX network

Residents in blackspots get antenna and setup for free.
Staff Writers Aug 14 2009 2:10PM Telco/ISP
NBN chairman nets a $1.95 million salary

NBN chairman nets a $1.95 million salary

But Mike Quigley misses out on private-sector incentives.
Brett Winterford Aug 14 2009 11:22AM Telco/ISP
Aussie charged over malicious code injections

Aussie charged over malicious code injections

Virus targeted bank details and credit card numbers.
Staff Writers Aug 14 2009 7:17AM Security
Don't sell your corporate secrets on eBay

Don't sell your corporate secrets on eBay

While firewalls and anti-intrusion measures are part of the standard corporate IT security kit, important areas in the lifecycle of data are often overlooked, as Kroll Ontrack’s Adrian Briscoe explains.
Adrian Briscoe Aug 13 2009 5:07PM Security
SAP negotiates with Aussie telco for hosted offer

SAP negotiates with Aussie telco for hosted offer

Local software-as-a-service product on the cards.
Ry Crozier Aug 12 2009 2:37PM Software
Telstra puts open Velocity fibre on table

Telstra puts open Velocity fibre on table

Complains of lock-out in some estates.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2009 1:46PM Telco/ISP
Telstra and unions snagged on small detail

Telstra and unions snagged on small detail

Agreement hangs on when to call in the arbitrator.
Brett Winterford Aug 10 2009 4:31PM Training & Development
London residents try to stall fibre optic rollout

London residents try to stall fibre optic rollout

Complaints over "unsightly" street-level cabinets.
Phil Muncaster Aug 10 2009 3:28PM Telco/ISP
Photos: Ericsson goes on tour with NBN-in-a-box

Photos: Ericsson goes on tour with NBN-in-a-box

Mini-NBN based on gigabit passive optical networking kit.
Brett Winterford Aug 8 2009 8:48AM Networking
TechEd ticket stampede

TechEd ticket stampede

Windows 7 netbooks spur sell out.
Ry Crozier Aug 7 2009 2:41PM Software
McKinsey-KPMG wins $25m NBN advisory role

McKinsey-KPMG wins $25m NBN advisory role

McKinsey and Company to advise board composed of its alumni.
Brett Winterford Aug 6 2009 3:56PM Telco/ISP
CSIRO grilled over mystery wireless solution

CSIRO grilled over mystery wireless solution

Too big a secret to tell the Feds about.
Ry Crozier Aug 6 2009 5:00AM Networking
Axia NetMedia eyes NBN role with Sydney office

Axia NetMedia eyes NBN role with Sydney office

Still cagey on what role that would be.
Ry Crozier Aug 5 2009 2:24PM Telco/ISP
Unwired urges telcos to share network maps

Unwired urges telcos to share network maps

Carriers accused of trivial games when asked to share data.
Ben Grubb Aug 5 2009 1:36PM Telco/ISP
Australia lacks cloud computing industry: Analyst

Australia lacks cloud computing industry: Analyst

Study fails to find local providers.
Brett Winterford Aug 5 2009 6:36AM Networking
OECD: Broadband networks lead market recovery

OECD: Broadband networks lead market recovery

Australia's NBN plan dwarfs global efforts.
Brett Winterford Jul 31 2009 3:21PM Telco/ISP
Electrifying ideas for a smart power grid

Electrifying ideas for a smart power grid

Utilities' next-gen networks are not just for bright sparks.
Nate Cochrane Jul 30 2009 10:20AM Security

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