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.

NBN Co to make HFC connections again from late July

NBN Co to make HFC connections again from late July

After overcoming chip shortage and work scheduling issues.
Ry Crozier Jun 24 2021 1:04PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co opens $300m regional co-investment fund

NBN Co opens $300m regional co-investment fund

For satellite and wireless footprint upgrades.
Ry Crozier Jun 23 2021 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Future NBN pricing may have more options and constraints

Future NBN pricing may have more options and constraints

As ACCC reveals its own thinking ahead of roundtable today.
Ry Crozier Jun 18 2021 10:10AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co says 5G competition is challenging its monopoly status

NBN Co says 5G competition is challenging its monopoly status

May try to get that reflected in its regulated operating rules.
Ry Crozier Jun 10 2021 12:56PM Telco/ISP
Govt, AFP use AN0M bust to push for new range of powers

Govt, AFP use AN0M bust to push for new range of powers

Want to target bigger messaging services, 'criminal marketplaces'.
Ry Crozier Jun 8 2021 2:47PM Cloud
AFP and FBI sting used encrypted app to intercept crims' comms

AFP and FBI sting used encrypted app to intercept crims' comms

Provided intelligence for three years.
Juha Saarinen Jun 8 2021 10:55AM Security
Superloop to buy Exetel for $110m

Superloop to buy Exetel for $110m

More consolidation in Australian broadband space.
Ry Crozier Jun 8 2021 10:00AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's CVC-less pricing leaves RSPs with much to digest

NBN Co's CVC-less pricing leaves RSPs with much to digest

Telstra, Optus, TPG, Vocus and Aussie Broadband weigh in.
Ry Crozier Jun 7 2021 4:54PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers to axe CVC in exchange for yearly price hikes

NBN Co offers to axe CVC in exchange for yearly price hikes

Finally tables a 'flat-price' model.
Ry Crozier Jun 7 2021 12:51PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co looks to enforce 'fair use' for fixed-line users

NBN Co looks to enforce 'fair use' for fixed-line users

Exclusive: Will clearly define what you can do to get booted off the network.
Ry Crozier Jun 7 2021 7:08AM Telco/ISP
ACMA, US FCC partner to fight cross-border robocalls

ACMA, US FCC partner to fight cross-border robocalls

New agreement to share intelligence, assist investigations.
Justin Hendry Jun 4 2021 11:06AM Telco/ISP
Oracle calls developers for Asia Pacific smart city hackathon

Oracle calls developers for Asia Pacific smart city hackathon

Tackle local issues and learn about Oracle Cloud services.
Staff Writer Jun 4 2021 9:06AM Partner Content
Tesla to buy more than $1 billion of Australian battery minerals a year

Tesla to buy more than $1 billion of Australian battery minerals a year

Already sources three quarters of its lithium feedstock from Australia.
Melanie Burton Jun 3 2021 6:34AM Hardware
Vocus-owned Dodo and iPrimus to pay $2.5m over NBN speed claims

Vocus-owned Dodo and iPrimus to pay $2.5m over NBN speed claims

ACCC wins case.
Ry Crozier Jun 2 2021 11:13AM Telco/ISP
'Cyber attack' on meatpacker JBS Foods is ransomware

'Cyber attack' on meatpacker JBS Foods is ransomware

Disrupts Australian and North American operations.
Tom Polansek and Jeff Mason Jun 2 2021 6:33AM Security
NBN Co overloaded its workforce scheduling system

NBN Co overloaded its workforce scheduling system

Doubled user base, choked system capacity.
Ry Crozier May 27 2021 2:39PM Strategy
NBN Co calls audit of field technician pay

NBN Co calls audit of field technician pay

Says it is unable to replicate reports, but wants "line-of-sight traceability".
Ry Crozier May 27 2021 12:29PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co shared $78m in bonuses among 3819 staff

NBN Co shared $78m in bonuses among 3819 staff

Breakdown of payments revealed.
Ry Crozier May 26 2021 7:51AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co pushes back HFC sales restart as workforce system bugs bite

NBN Co pushes back HFC sales restart as workforce system bugs bite

Customers left waiting for connections.
Ry Crozier May 17 2021 3:22PM Telco/ISP
Toyota Australia rebuilt IT from incomplete info after cyber attack

Toyota Australia rebuilt IT from incomplete info after cyber attack

'It was painful'.
Ry Crozier May 17 2021 12:58PM Cloud

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