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 may have its costs examined in the back half of 2020

NBN Co may have its costs examined in the back half of 2020

As competition watchdog sides with Telstra.
Ry Crozier Jun 29 2020 6:49AM Telco/ISP
US senators moot awards for encryption breaking tech

US senators moot awards for encryption breaking tech

Prize carrot to go with the warrant stick.
Juha Saarinen Jun 24 2020 11:00AM Security
Vocus to be hauled before Federal Court over NBN speed claims

Vocus to be hauled before Federal Court over NBN speed claims

ACCC files suit.
Ry Crozier Jun 23 2020 9:45AM Telco/ISP
Leidos finds its new Australian chief

Leidos finds its new Australian chief

Major IT contractor to government under new management.
Ry Crozier Jun 18 2020 12:54PM Training & Development
Zoom to offer free users end-to-end encryption after all

Zoom to offer free users end-to-end encryption after all

In exchange for additional information about them.
Staff Writer Jun 18 2020 6:16AM Security
How federal government services are being reshaped by COVID-19

How federal government services are being reshaped by COVID-19

The pandemic has fundamentally shifted the priorities for federal government digital transformation.
Ry Crozier Jun 15 2020 4:54PM Digital Nation
Microsoft hit by Office 365 login issues in A/NZ

Microsoft hit by Office 365 login issues in A/NZ

'Transient error' leaves services inaccessible.
Ry Crozier Jun 15 2020 10:07AM Cloud
NBN Co is testing an online appointment rescheduling tool

NBN Co is testing an online appointment rescheduling tool

For new connections and trouble tickets.
Ry Crozier Jun 15 2020 6:56AM Telco/ISP
US Congress seeks answers on Juniper Networks breach amid encryption fight

US Congress seeks answers on Juniper Networks breach amid encryption fight

2015 incident seen as key evidentiary point.
Joseph Menn Jun 11 2020 6:11AM Networking
ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies

ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies

Calls for greater access to encrypted data.
Justin Hendry Jun 9 2020 12:56PM Strategy
NBN Co rezones 42,000 premises from wireless to satellite, fixed-line

NBN Co rezones 42,000 premises from wireless to satellite, fixed-line

After being unable to get permission for new towers.
Ry Crozier Jun 4 2020 1:31PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co must pay TPG, Canberra VDSL2 users for disconnection notice bungle

NBN Co must pay TPG, Canberra VDSL2 users for disconnection notice bungle

Mistakenly told users to switch to NBN.
Ry Crozier Jun 2 2020 4:19PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband signs 2300 users to cheaper gigabit NBN plans

Aussie Broadband signs 2300 users to cheaper gigabit NBN plans

First indication of demand for new affordable high-speed tier.
Ry Crozier Jun 2 2020 11:23AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co limits gigabit services to just 7 percent of HFC footprint

NBN Co limits gigabit services to just 7 percent of HFC footprint

Similarly constrains access to 250 Mbps tier.
Ry Crozier May 29 2020 1:07AM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband to let business customers self-serve NBN, value-adds

Aussie Broadband to let business customers self-serve NBN, value-adds

Unveils Carbon 'elastic interconnect' platform.
Ry Crozier May 28 2020 1:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co quotes at least 1200 customers on a switch to full fibre

NBN Co quotes at least 1200 customers on a switch to full fibre

Does not reveal acceptance rate.
Ry Crozier May 27 2020 11:41PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband's 250 Mbps NBN sign-up spurt continues

Aussie Broadband's 250 Mbps NBN sign-up spurt continues

Also adds sharp rise in gigabit business connections to its books.
Ry Crozier May 26 2020 10:16PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co faces fresh pressure not to fully unwind free bandwidth boost

NBN Co faces fresh pressure not to fully unwind free bandwidth boost

As its own research shows ongoing need.
Ry Crozier May 26 2020 12:28PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband to offer 'best effort' gigabit NBN plans for $149

Aussie Broadband to offer 'best effort' gigabit NBN plans for $149

Still unsure what peak speeds are achievable.
Ry Crozier May 26 2020 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Telstra CEO wants NBN upgrade paths reflected in govt policy

Telstra CEO wants NBN upgrade paths reflected in govt policy

Calls for telcos to be unshackled from past policy and decisions.
Ry Crozier May 25 2020 11:24AM Telco/ISP

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