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.

Govt urged to refine CLOUD Act-readying bill

Govt urged to refine CLOUD Act-readying bill

But intelligence committee gives in principle support.
Justin Hendry May 14 2021 9:51AM Security
NBN Co whittles govt loan down to $13.9bn

NBN Co whittles govt loan down to $13.9bn

Budget 2021: Makes a second repayment.
Ry Crozier May 11 2021 11:02PM Telco/ISP
Pizza Hut Australia serves up a digital transformation

Pizza Hut Australia serves up a digital transformation

From the kitchen to the point-of-sale.
Ry Crozier May 11 2021 6:45AM Cloud
Crims using encrypted platforms 'almost exclusively', ACIC claims

Crims using encrypted platforms 'almost exclusively', ACIC claims

‘No legitimate reason’ for everyday public use.
Justin Hendry May 7 2021 11:40AM Security
TPG Telecom positions 5G fixed wireless as 'mass market' NBN alternative

TPG Telecom positions 5G fixed wireless as 'mass market' NBN alternative

Once underpinned by newly-purchased millimetre-wave spectrum.
Ry Crozier May 6 2021 11:07AM Telco/ISP
NBN 'soft cap' on excess fees may in fact target the threat of 5G churn

NBN 'soft cap' on excess fees may in fact target the threat of 5G churn

New modelling shows it won't stop margins being squeezed, either.
Ry Crozier May 5 2021 6:59PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co already wants to upgrade some FTTC users to full fibre

NBN Co already wants to upgrade some FTTC users to full fibre

In surprise extension of copper overbuild program.
Ry Crozier May 4 2021 9:47AM Telco/ISP
NBN subcontractors join nationwide protest

NBN subcontractors join nationwide protest

Over pay and work dispatch system issues.
Ry Crozier May 3 2021 11:49AM Telco/ISP
Optus blasts NBN price consultations as 'a waste of time'

Optus blasts NBN price consultations as 'a waste of time'

Other internet providers also left unimpressed.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 5:22PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co won't release its flat-rate price modelling

NBN Co won't release its flat-rate price modelling

Says it would be 'counter-productive' to future discussions.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 3:39PM Telco/ISP
ACCC moves quickly to retake control of NBN pricing

ACCC moves quickly to retake control of NBN pricing

Could ultimately end the era of "sugar hit" discounts.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 2:58PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co may cap excess bandwidth charges paid by internet providers

NBN Co may cap excess bandwidth charges paid by internet providers

Commits to fast-track long-term pricing discussions via ACCC.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 10:11AM Telco/ISP
RSPs fork out to keep high-speed NBN customers on the books

RSPs fork out to keep high-speed NBN customers on the books

Half-year of discounted broadband puts retailers in a tight spot.
Ry Crozier Apr 22 2021 11:59AM Telco/ISP
Signal developers hack Cellebrite forensics device

Signal developers hack Cellebrite forensics device

Numerous vulnerabilities allow code execution.
Juha Saarinen Apr 22 2021 11:00AM Security
Kmart Australia and NZ will put a robot called TORY into every store

Kmart Australia and NZ will put a robot called TORY into every store

Tracking apparel inventory to a 95 percent accuracy level.
Ry Crozier Apr 20 2021 12:51PM Strategy
Aussie Broadband looks for CVC upside from 'white label' customers

Aussie Broadband looks for CVC upside from 'white label' customers

Could reduce ongoing exposure to overage costs.
Ry Crozier Apr 19 2021 6:51AM Telco/ISP
Google misled Android users about location data collection

Google misled Android users about location data collection

Loses Federal Court case.
Juha Saarinen Apr 16 2021 1:00PM Security
Aussie Broadband says some customers are switching providers to get high-speed NBN discounts

Aussie Broadband says some customers are switching providers to get high-speed NBN discounts

Not otherwise available to existing customers.
Ry Crozier Apr 15 2021 4:34PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband to white label its services

Aussie Broadband to white label its services

Attracts an existing retailer with 25,000 customers.
Ry Crozier Apr 13 2021 10:05AM Telco/ISP
How NBN Co pieced its service assurance function back together

How NBN Co pieced its service assurance function back together

'Jigsaw' transformation delivers $100m in benefits.
Ry Crozier Apr 13 2021 6:55AM Telco/ISP

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