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.

Routing issue temporarily locked TPG fixed-line users out of Office 365

Routing issue temporarily locked TPG fixed-line users out of Office 365

Now resolved.
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2021 11:23AM Cloud
Rugby Australia brings 'data-informed culture' to all levels of the game

Rugby Australia brings 'data-informed culture' to all levels of the game

Podcast: An insider's view on data strategy, architecture and current tech trials.
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2021 6:30AM Strategy
NBN Co to offer a month of bandwidth relief to internet providers

NBN Co to offer a month of bandwidth relief to internet providers

At a total cost of $5.2 million.
Ry Crozier Jul 29 2021 12:26PM Telco/ISP
Australia's top NBN RSPs say lockdowns expose them to excess bandwidth charges again

Australia's top NBN RSPs say lockdowns expose them to excess bandwidth charges again

Lobbying govt for another temporary bandwidth bonus.
Ry Crozier Jul 27 2021 12:15AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co brings in KPMG to audit subcontractor pay

NBN Co brings in KPMG to audit subcontractor pay

Ignores question about whether the review will be made public.
Ry Crozier Jul 26 2021 6:35AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co says 119,000 services still can't reach 25Mbps peak speeds

NBN Co says 119,000 services still can't reach 25Mbps peak speeds

Despite network being "built and fully operational".
Ry Crozier Jul 22 2021 4:37PM Telco/ISP
CBA takes 25 percent stake in two NBN retail service providers

CBA takes 25 percent stake in two NBN retail service providers

Will offer 'discounted NBN and broadband' to customers.
Ry Crozier Jul 22 2021 8:28AM Financial Services
NBN roundtable returns focus to customer needs - and NBN Co's costs

NBN roundtable returns focus to customer needs - and NBN Co's costs

Areas of scrutiny revealed.
Ry Crozier Jul 21 2021 12:33PM Telco/ISP
Equinix Australia leads group negotiation for access to renewable power

Equinix Australia leads group negotiation for access to renewable power

After its progress was criticised in report.
Ry Crozier Jul 21 2021 6:51AM Networking
ACCC clears 5G as a substitute for fixed-line broadband

ACCC clears 5G as a substitute for fixed-line broadband

Sets high bar for a future ruling.
Ry Crozier Jul 20 2021 12:52PM Telco/ISP
Labor calls for audit of NBN Co executive bonuses

Labor calls for audit of NBN Co executive bonuses

Queries relationship between payouts and financial performance.
Ry Crozier Jul 15 2021 1:39PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co contracts out $1.1bn of FTTN overbuild work

NBN Co contracts out $1.1bn of FTTN overbuild work

Under $3bn program.
Ry Crozier Jul 14 2021 10:12AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to change the way it expands and upgrades its wireless network

NBN Co to change the way it expands and upgrades its wireless network

Stands up a new panel of partners.
Ry Crozier Jul 8 2021 7:01AM Telco/ISP
Telstra to pay out $25m in refunds over underperforming NBN services

Telstra to pay out $25m in refunds over underperforming NBN services

Given a 'remedial direction' by the regulator.
Ry Crozier Jul 7 2021 6:45AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to offer temporary discount for every active 250Mbps-plus customer

NBN Co to offer temporary discount for every active 250Mbps-plus customer

As six-month 'focus on fast' campaign nears end.
Ry Crozier Jul 5 2021 12:31PM Telco/ISP
Optus hit by widespread network outage

Optus hit by widespread network outage

Mobile, internet services impacted.
Justin Hendry Jul 2 2021 11:27AM Telco/ISP
ACCC uncovers small number of NBN gigabit users seeing only 100Mbps

ACCC uncovers small number of NBN gigabit users seeing only 100Mbps

Asks retailers to check up on in-home setups.
Ry Crozier Jun 30 2021 12:25PM Telco/ISP
Australia, US and Canada launch interactive map for critical minerals

Australia, US and Canada launch interactive map for critical minerals

Combines three countries' datasets.
Staff Writer Jun 30 2021 6:41AM Software
Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament

Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament

US CLOUD Act agreement to follow.
Justin Hendry Jun 25 2021 1:07PM Security

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