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.

Xandros eyes Australia for Asian Linux expansion

Xandros eyes Australia for Asian Linux expansion

Desktop Linux developer Xandros will use its Australian success as a model for expansion into the Asian market.
Angus Kidman Aug 5 2004 12:00AM Software
Eurofighter deploys file encryption

Eurofighter deploys file encryption

The European combat aircraft firm Eurofighter is deploying encryption and digital signatures for 2,000 network users.
Dan Ilett Jul 22 2004 3:06PM Security
Capgemini opts for mobile encryption

Capgemini opts for mobile encryption

Outsourcing firm Capgemini is implementing an encryption and access control solution for its corporate and mobile data network.
Dan Ilett Jul 7 2004 12:15PM Security
Swivel strikes WhiteGold in Australia

Swivel strikes WhiteGold in Australia

Niche VAD WhiteGold Solutions has signed its first authentication software vendor, a UK company offering an application using mobile phones instead of dedicated security tokens.
Fleur Doidge Jun 8 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Greentree growing in Australia

Greentree growing in Australia

New Zealand-based ERP developer Greentree International is expanding its channel in Australia, signing two consultancies and seeking a couple more in every major centre.
Fleur Doidge May 18 2004 12:00AM Software
Future of Windows Media Centre in Australia?

Future of Windows Media Centre in Australia?
Tim Dean May 12 2004 12:00AM Software
Review: Office Guard

Review: Office Guard

Office Guard contrasts with many products in this test because it targets Microsoft Office users to help them make sense of PKI.
Julian Ashbourn Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Review: PGP Universal/Desktop

Review: PGP Universal/Desktop

The PGP desktop products (version 8.0
Julian Ashbourn Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Review: SafeBoot

Review: SafeBoot

SafeBoot is a capable, enterprise-level product for the serious user/organization prepared to commit to a specific security architecture to protect the data on its machines.
Julian Ashbourn Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Review: SecureDoc

Review: SecureDoc

SecureDoc looks innocent and basic in its DVD-sized packaging containing a CD, a Rainbow 2000 series USB token and a weak-looking installation and setup guide.
Julian Ashbourn Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Review: Steganos Safe 6

Review: Steganos Safe 6

Steganos Safe 6 is an intriguing product based on a simple idea.
Julian Ashbourn Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Review: DbEncrypt/AppDetective

Review: DbEncrypt/AppDetective

The software supplied covered DbEncrypt for Microsoft SQL, DbEncrypt for Oracle and AppDetective.
Julian Ashbourn Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Review: DESlock+

Review: DESlock+

DESlock+ is nicely presented in a box with the software, a ring-bound manual and two USB tokens.
Julian Ashbourn Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Review: NMS for PC/PDA

Review: NMS for PC/PDA

This product has Professional or Enterprise editions and the latter has the Management Suite that features remote recovery management for forgotten passwords, mass deployment and more.
Julian Ashbourn Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Review: SafeGuard Private Disk/SafeGuard Easy

Review: SafeGuard Private Disk/SafeGuard Easy

SafeGuard Private Disk and SafeGuard Easy are well considered and professionally presented.
Julian Ashbourn Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Review: SSH Tectia Server and Client

Review: SSH Tectia Server and Client

Many products in this test focus on securing locally stored (or local network) data via encryption techniques.
Julian Ashbourn Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Data encryption (2004)

Data encryption (2004)

Children whisper, adults wink – everyone loves secrets. Corporate secrets are a liability though, not a luxury, and Julian Ashbourn shows you how to keep them
Staff Writers Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Avnet Australia wins IBM regional partner award

Avnet Australia wins IBM regional partner award

Avnet Partner Solutions has won IBM's Asia-Pacific partner award for excellence in 2003.
Staff Writers Mar 29 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Australia cracks down on internet paedophiles

Australia cracks down on internet paedophiles

Australia is proposing tougher punishments for internet paedophiles in a bid to make the web safer for children.
Dan Ilett Mar 15 2004 12:24PM Security
Phishing Attacks Arrive In Australia

Phishing Attacks Arrive In Australia

The phishing attacks plaguing US and European companies over the last 12 to 18 months have arrived in Australia, with Westpac reporting its customers being bombarded with emails earlier this week.
Steve Gold Mar 12 2004 3:12PM Security

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