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.

Government extends NBN deadline

Government extends NBN deadline

National broadband network (NBN) hopefuls will now have even longer to ready their proposals, as Broadband Minister Stephen Conroy announced today that he would be asking for more information.
Ashley Clark Jul 18 2008 3:52PM Telco/ISP
"The knives are out" : Telstra's take on the NBN

"The knives are out" : Telstra's take on the NBN

Telstra has hit out at its critics with claims that the release of the National Broadband Network (NBN) regulatory submissions has lifted the veil to reveal a unified attack on the telco.
Lilia Guan Jul 4 2008 2:47PM Telco/ISP
Telstra submits wish-list for National Broadband Network

Telstra submits wish-list for National Broadband Network

Telstra has provided to the Federal Government a list of ‘regulatory framework’ changes that it says is vital to the successful deployment of the national broadband network (NBN).
Staff Writers Jun 26 2008 3:57PM Telco/ISP
Can Australia lead global R&D?

Can Australia lead global R&D?

The Australian technology industry needs the support of the Government to secure an innovative advantage for the country, according to the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA).
Liz Tay Jun 23 2008 12:00PM Strategy
Kaspersky sends SOS to crack 1024 bit encryption key

Kaspersky sends SOS to crack 1024 bit encryption key

Security research firm, Kaspersky Lab, is calling all security and cryptography experts to join forces in an effort to crack a blackmailing virus that employs a currently unbreakable 1024-bit encryption key.
Mitchell Bingemann Jun 11 2008 2:27PM Security
What now for the National Broadband Network?

What now for the National Broadband Network?

So the national broadband network tender has been delayed. Still, Nathan Taylor says peer-to-peer users should be excited about the prospect of VDSL2.
Nathan Taylor Jun 2 2008 3:42PM Telco/ISP
National broadband network subjected to Conroy's cone of silence

National broadband network subjected to Conroy's cone of silence

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has applied the same gag order imposed on bidders for the Government-funded $4.7 billion national broadband network (NBN) on himself, after refusing to answer questions regarding the NBN at a Parliamentary hearing yesterday.
Staff Writers May 28 2008 11:55AM Telco/ISP
Conroy delays deadline for national broadband network

Conroy delays deadline for national broadband network

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has issued an extension to the national broadband network tender deadline after conceding vital information about existing network infrastructure was not yet readily available for all bidders.
Mitchell Bingemann May 22 2008 2:17PM Telco/ISP
Australia’s IT banking revolution is here

Australia’s IT banking revolution is here

The antiquated systems of our banks are in need of an IT makeover and the pressure is starting to come to a head for the majors.
Mitchell Bingemann May 21 2008 11:12AM Hardware
CeBIT 08: Red Hat says Australia missed OOXML opportunity

CeBIT 08: Red Hat says Australia missed OOXML opportunity

Australia may have missed an opportunity to promote open technology by abstaining from the recent OOXML vote, according to Linux distribution vendor Red Hat.
Liz Tay May 20 2008 3:59PM Software
Optus becomes number two telco to offer iPhone in Australia

Optus becomes number two telco to offer iPhone in Australia

Optus has ended industry speculation about its plans to stock Apple’s iPhone by officially confirming it will carry the popular handheld device when it launches in Australia later this year.
Mitchell Bingemann May 13 2008 7:43AM Telco/ISP
Telstra lodges $5 million bond for national broadband network

Telstra lodges $5 million bond for national broadband network

Telstra has taken a step closer towards securing the Federal Government’s $4.7 billion national broadband contract by being the first company to lodge its $5 million bidder's bond.
Mitchell Bingemann May 12 2008 3:43PM Telco/ISP
OLPC group sets up shop in Australia

OLPC group sets up shop in Australia

The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project is gearing up to launch an Australian branch in the coming months and working to lobby the Government to fund programs in local communities.
Ashley Clark May 7 2008 3:34PM Software
Canberra allocates $4M to lure skilled workers

Canberra allocates $4M to lure skilled workers

The ACT Government is set to announce its latest Budget, which will include a $4 million fund allocation to the Canberra Institute of Technology, signalling the Government’s first bid to proactively address the ICT skills shortage in the ageing State.
Leanne Mezrani May 7 2008 11:05AM Training & Development
Vodafone confirmed as Australia’s first iPhone seller

Vodafone confirmed as Australia’s first iPhone seller

Vodafone Australia has officially confirmed it will be Australia’s first mobile service provider to stock Apple’s much lauded iPhone.
Mitchell Bingemann May 6 2008 4:41PM Telco/ISP
CeBIT Australia ‘08: Open Source for business gets show underway

CeBIT Australia ‘08: Open Source for business gets show underway

With around three weeks to go, organisers of CeBIT Australia 2008 - Hanover Fairs - has confirmed global experts from technology giants Oracle, Red Hat, Google and Varien will join local specialists like Atlassian and Solutions First at Open CeBIT.
Lilia Guan Apr 29 2008 2:49PM Software
Data breaches drive encryption uptake

Data breaches drive encryption uptake

A sizeable 60 per cent of UK organisations have suffered at least one data breach over the last 12 months, according to a new survey.
Mark Mayne Apr 23 2008 5:13PM Security
Experts encourage total encryption

Experts encourage total encryption

Experts at the Check Point Experience summit in Prague are urging total encryption as the only answer to data security..
Iain Thomson Apr 16 2008 2:28PM Security
Microsoft Australia touts start-up innovation

Microsoft Australia touts start-up innovation

Software behemoth Microsoft has plans to grow the Australian software industry by extending a giant hand of support to local start-up companies.
Liz Tay Apr 15 2008 12:07PM Software
CeBIT Australia confirms attendance by Telstra and Optus

CeBIT Australia confirms attendance by Telstra and Optus

With CeBIT Australia 2008 only a month away, local event organiser Hanover Fairs Australia has confirmed Optus and Telstra will join multinational technology vendors Fujitsu, Motorola, Oracle, Panasonic, Red Hat, Siemens, Sony and Yahoo at the event.
Lilia Guan Apr 4 2008 3:53PM Networking

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