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.

Kiwis opting for gigabit broadband over 100 Mbps service

Kiwis opting for gigabit broadband over 100 Mbps service

Big speed step-up at small premium for fibre customers.
Juha Saarinen Feb 25 2020 6:40AM Telco/ISP
ASIO boss Burgess says crypto busting laws used within 10 days of passage

ASIO boss Burgess says crypto busting laws used within 10 days of passage

Complains encryption damages 90 percent of priority cases, and cites growing Nazi threat.
Julian Bajkowski Feb 25 2020 12:08AM Networking
NBN Co pleads for cash to help fixed wireless, satellite refugees

NBN Co pleads for cash to help fixed wireless, satellite refugees

'Least cost to the taxpayer' rollout not enough for hospitals, schools already needing upgrades.
Ry Crozier Feb 24 2020 1:32PM Telco/ISP
Encryption on Facebook, Google, others threatened by planned new bill

Encryption on Facebook, Google, others threatened by planned new bill

"Eliminating Abuse and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act".
Nandita Bose Feb 24 2020 6:45AM Networking
Telstra delays legacy copper disconnections for more fire-affected areas

Telstra delays legacy copper disconnections for more fire-affected areas

More states and territories, postcodes added.
Ry Crozier Feb 23 2020 6:45AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sees 250Mbps take-up rise after price cut

NBN Co sees 250Mbps take-up rise after price cut

While low end rebalances following 12Mbps changes.
Ry Crozier Feb 20 2020 11:28AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co won't reveal individual profit and loss for wireless, satellite

NBN Co won't reveal individual profit and loss for wireless, satellite

Could undermine the case for a broadband tax.
Ry Crozier Feb 20 2020 7:05AM Telco/ISP
Broadband tax bill gets senate committee green light

Broadband tax bill gets senate committee green light

Only minor transparency improvements needed.
Justin Hendry Feb 17 2020 1:49PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's HFC, FTTC costs now higher than expected

NBN Co's HFC, FTTC costs now higher than expected

Final part of the build sees numbers spike.
Ry Crozier Feb 11 2020 11:52AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co begins renegotiating its role in enterprise market

NBN Co begins renegotiating its role in enterprise market

Questions how users can be held responsible for fibre build costs.
Ry Crozier Feb 10 2020 12:17PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co has over 6000 'metro' premises in Sky Muster footprint

NBN Co has over 6000 'metro' premises in Sky Muster footprint

Will figure rise as mid-2020 build deadline approaches?
Ry Crozier Feb 4 2020 12:50PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co may try buying into a SpaceX-like service for future Sky Muster

NBN Co may try buying into a SpaceX-like service for future Sky Muster

Rather than go to the expense of deploying its own satellites again.
Ry Crozier Jan 30 2020 11:23PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co will stop direct deals with enterprise customers

NBN Co will stop direct deals with enterprise customers

Backs down on enterprise market war.
Ry Crozier Jan 30 2020 10:12AM Telco/ISP
Law enforcement agencies ramp up use of anti-encryption laws

Law enforcement agencies ramp up use of anti-encryption laws

At least 18 requests issued to service providers in last six months.
Justin Hendry Jan 28 2020 11:20PM Security
NBN Co to stop overbuilding existing business fibre networks

NBN Co to stop overbuilding existing business fibre networks

Major reversal could take heat off company’s enterprise play.
Ry Crozier Jan 28 2020 2:00PM Telco/ISP
Indian panel wants encryption broken in fight against child abuse content

Indian panel wants encryption broken in fight against child abuse content

"A challenge to our collective conscience."
Aditya Kalra and Devjyot Ghoshal Jan 28 2020 6:57AM Security
Vocus wants NBN Co's enterprise "direct sales" team shut down

Vocus wants NBN Co's enterprise "direct sales" team shut down

Or alternatively to face Telstra-like structural separation.
Ry Crozier Jan 28 2020 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Optus breaks silence on NBN Co's enterprise behaviour

Optus breaks silence on NBN Co's enterprise behaviour

Warns future is at risk for some existing providers.
Ry Crozier Jan 23 2020 1:36PM Telco/ISP
Farmers crack whip on data rights in agtech reality check

Farmers crack whip on data rights in agtech reality check

Issues compounded by poor broadband and power hungry blockchain.
Julian Bajkowski Jan 22 2020 1:19PM Strategy
Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources

Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources

Reversal on iCloud came two years ago, six sources told Reuters.
Joseph Menn Jan 22 2020 6:54AM Strategy

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