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.

New US laws require data encryption

New US laws require data encryption

Iowa joins states that require encryption and notification of customers should information be compromised.
Dan Raywood Aug 20 2008 10:04AM Security
Symantec to acquire Aussie security vendor PC Tools

Symantec to acquire Aussie security vendor PC Tools

Symantec has announced that it will acquire Sydney-based security vendor PC Tools.
Negar Salek Aug 19 2008 11:34AM Security
A/NZ women in Open Source gain momentum

A/NZ women in Open Source gain momentum

With increasing interest and influence in the open source movement, women in Australia and New Zealand are pushing their way into a normally male-dominated arena.
Ashley Clark Aug 18 2008 1:41PM Software
Google tries its hand at cryptography

Google tries its hand at cryptography

Google is taking a step into the field of cryptography, with KeyCzar, an open-source tool which allows developers to use encryption within their applications.
Shaun Nichols Aug 13 2008 7:19AM Software
Mandatory data breach disclosure recommended in privacy law reforms

Mandatory data breach disclosure recommended in privacy law reforms

The introduction of mandatory data breach disclosure laws in Australia has been set in motion.
Negar Salek Aug 11 2008 4:49PM Security
Deadline set for NBN info

Deadline set for NBN info

Telcos in the running for the $4.7 billion national broadband network (NBN) have two more weeks to finalise and hand over the network information needed for the tender process.
Staff Writers Aug 8 2008 10:33AM Telco/ISP
Struggles continue over NBN separation

Struggles continue over NBN separation

As the tender process for the national broadband network (NBN) continues, the argument over separation of the network rages on.
Ashley Clark Aug 1 2008 3:33PM Telco/ISP
900 laptops lost at Heathrow per week

900 laptops lost at Heathrow per week

More than 3,300 laptops are lost or go missing at the eight largest airports in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) each week, according to new research commissioned by Dell.
Staff Writers Aug 1 2008 8:01AM Hardware
Laptop sales slump in Australia

Laptop sales slump in Australia

When the Rudd Government decided to remove tax breaks on laptops bought for home use, and sales seemed to dry up overnight.
Nick Farrell Jul 31 2008 1:52PM Hardware
Sophos bids to acquire endpoint encryption firm

Sophos bids to acquire endpoint encryption firm

Endpoint security stalwart Sophos has bid to acquire Germany-based encryption provider Utimaco Software for more than US$340 million.
Dan Kaplan Jul 29 2008 11:26AM Security
Weekly Roundup: The NBN seems further away and an astronaut outs aliens on heavy metal radio

Weekly Roundup: The NBN seems further away and an astronaut outs aliens on heavy metal radio

New setbacks arose this week for the national broadband network (NBN). In other news, a former astronaut claimed aliens have been to Earth during a radio interview.
Staff Writers Jul 26 2008 1:24PM Telco/ISP
Australia has broadband vision, but Telstra in the way

Australia has broadband vision, but Telstra in the way

Local telecommunications analyst Paul Budde claims, Australia is one of the leading countries to recognise the social and economic benefits of broadband infrastructure, however without a genuine participation from Telstra investment would be wasted.
Lilia Guan Jul 22 2008 3:09PM Telco/ISP
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

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