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.

Aussie Broadband cuts fresh fibre capacity deal with Telstra Wholesale

Aussie Broadband cuts fresh fibre capacity deal with Telstra Wholesale

Will result in upgrades to NBN PoI and inter-capital links.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2021 12:27PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to offer first 10,000 FTTN premises fibre upgrades by year end

NBN Co to offer first 10,000 FTTN premises fibre upgrades by year end

Eligibility criteria is still unclear.
Ry Crozier Aug 10 2021 9:32AM Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus, TPG to face court over underperforming FTTN services

Telstra, Optus, TPG to face court over underperforming FTTN services

In a saga that stretches back to late 2017.
Ry Crozier Aug 9 2021 3:09PM Telco/ISP
Telstra predicts fresh ARPU hikes from NBN Co's price models

Telstra predicts fresh ARPU hikes from NBN Co's price models

But see little upside in them.
Ry Crozier Aug 9 2021 12:55PM Telco/ISP
TPG Telecom suggests single 'best effort' NBN product of 100Mbps or more

TPG Telecom suggests single 'best effort' NBN product of 100Mbps or more

Advocates for a simpler structure to broadband plans.
Ry Crozier Aug 9 2021 12:51PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co makes spirited defence of CVC and its cost to date

NBN Co makes spirited defence of CVC and its cost to date

As industry unites a second time in its demand for change.
Ry Crozier Aug 9 2021 6:38AM Telco/ISP
Kmart Australia shows off autonomous mobile robot sorter technology

Kmart Australia shows off autonomous mobile robot sorter technology

And some data analytics work around it.
Ry Crozier Aug 6 2021 7:00AM Strategy
NBN Co says it conducts many audits of delivery partner "activities"

NBN Co says it conducts many audits of delivery partner "activities"

Too many to count.
Ry Crozier Aug 5 2021 1:20PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co cancelled almost 58,000 technician appointments in April and May

NBN Co cancelled almost 58,000 technician appointments in April and May

But doesn’t link cancellations to problems with Unify.
Ry Crozier Aug 5 2021 7:15AM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband makes late push for NBN high-speed upgraders

Aussie Broadband makes late push for NBN high-speed upgraders

Also explains lockdown CVC concerns.
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2021 5:31PM Telco/ISP
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

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