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 says network 'stress test' during Covid grounds for $78m in bonuses

NBN Co says network 'stress test' during Covid grounds for $78m in bonuses

Chair lauds "extraordinary" performance.
Ry Crozier Mar 29 2021 12:52PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co asked by Telstra, Vocus and Optus to reveal its flat pricing model

NBN Co asked by Telstra, Vocus and Optus to reveal its flat pricing model

As open and frank discussion about internet prices and economics sought.
Ry Crozier Mar 29 2021 7:40AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co has modelled flat-rate prices but not shared them with anyone

NBN Co has modelled flat-rate prices but not shared them with anyone

Says the change is "possible".
Ry Crozier Mar 26 2021 10:53AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co uses stockpiled HFC NTDs to work down order backlog

NBN Co uses stockpiled HFC NTDs to work down order backlog

Sales pause officially remains in place.
Ry Crozier Mar 26 2021 6:55AM Telco/ISP
Telstra warns NBN Co will hit $55 ARPU 'by the end of FY23'

Telstra warns NBN Co will hit $55 ARPU 'by the end of FY23'

Well above even its own forecasts.
Ry Crozier Mar 25 2021 1:31PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband calls for return of the NBN bandwidth bonus

Aussie Broadband calls for return of the NBN bandwidth bonus

Until a permanent restructure of price construct is made.
Ry Crozier Mar 25 2021 10:10AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co 'contemplates' path to 100Mbps-plus business satellite services

NBN Co 'contemplates' path to 100Mbps-plus business satellite services

Says it is exploring new equipment.
Ry Crozier Mar 24 2021 7:14PM Telco/ISP
TPG Telecom laments decade of having same NBN price conversation

TPG Telecom laments decade of having same NBN price conversation

With no change in sight.
Ry Crozier Mar 24 2021 4:48PM Telco/ISP
Law enforcement used encryption-busting laws 11 times last year

Law enforcement used encryption-busting laws 11 times last year

NSW Police issued seven technical assistance requests.
Justin Hendry Mar 19 2021 4:09PM Security
News Corp reaches three-year deal with Facebook in Australia

News Corp reaches three-year deal with Facebook in Australia

Gets paid for news.
Staff Writer Mar 16 2021 11:32AM Software
ACCC looks at browser, search 'choice screens' for Australia

ACCC looks at browser, search 'choice screens' for Australia

To break grip of default options.
Kate Weber Mar 11 2021 12:14PM Software
Govt, agencies struggle to contain scope creep fears around surveillance powers

Govt, agencies struggle to contain scope creep fears around surveillance powers

Telco metadata laws cast a long shadow.
Ry Crozier Mar 10 2021 7:03PM Cloud
NBN Co to start consulting on gigabit speeds for FTTC

NBN Co to start consulting on gigabit speeds for FTTC

With a similar tiering construct to HFC.
Ry Crozier Mar 5 2021 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Encryption: Protect your most critical data

Encryption: Protect your most critical data

Learn how encryption can help safeguard your data against threats and address compliance.
Mar 2 2021 8:11PM
NBN Co to resume new HFC orders from May

NBN Co to resume new HFC orders from May

After securing NTD supply amid global chip shortage.
Justin Hendry Feb 26 2021 3:43PM Telco/ISP
Australia's landmark media code clears parliament

Australia's landmark media code clears parliament

With Facebook, Google concessions.
Justin Hendry Feb 25 2021 11:26AM Strategy
TPG Telecom to start enticing NBN customers to move

TPG Telecom to start enticing NBN customers to move

To its own fixed wireless or fixed-line services.
Ry Crozier Feb 25 2021 9:53AM Telco/ISP
Facebook to undo Australian news ban

Facebook to undo Australian news ban

After last minute media code changes.
Justin Hendry Feb 23 2021 3:44PM Software
NBN Co, internet retailers warn ACMA against messing with rebates

NBN Co, internet retailers warn ACMA against messing with rebates

Want flexibility in how rebates are passed on to users.
Ry Crozier Feb 23 2021 12:38PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft teams up with EU publishers amid Facebook's Australian spat

Microsoft teams up with EU publishers amid Facebook's Australian spat

Over how to resolve revenue-sharing disagreements.
Foo Yun Chee Feb 23 2021 8:42AM Software

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