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.

Vodafone Australia to deploy a Nokia-based 5G network

Vodafone Australia to deploy a Nokia-based 5G network

Overcomes Huawei equipment ban.
Ry Crozier Dec 30 2019 10:16AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to trial 750/50Mbps as 'near gigabit' HFC tier

NBN Co to trial 750/50Mbps as 'near gigabit' HFC tier

First outcome from closed-door gigabit consultation.
Ry Crozier Dec 19 2019 1:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers holdouts half-price internet for a year

NBN Co offers holdouts half-price internet for a year

New 'first timers discount' revealed.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2019 1:45PM Telco/ISP
TPG 'contemplates' future of sub-$60 NBN plans

TPG 'contemplates' future of sub-$60 NBN plans

Major repercussions possible in price-sensitive market.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2019 11:46PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co challenges Australia's $60 broadband 'sweet spot'

NBN Co challenges Australia's $60 broadband 'sweet spot'

Claims "high-use end users" could fill up unlimited entry-level products.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2019 5:26PM Telco/ISP
Vocus calls NBN Co's constant price discounts a "con"

Vocus calls NBN Co's constant price discounts a "con"

Dealing in "sugar hits" that wear off quickly.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2019 4:40PM Telco/ISP
How NBN Co struck its bothersome business deals

How NBN Co struck its bothersome business deals

Exclusive: Two months after the ACCC's formal warning, what’s changed?
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2019 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband pauses IPv6 trial due to Cisco bug

Aussie Broadband pauses IPv6 trial due to Cisco bug

Latest patch solved one problem but caused another.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2019 5:17PM Networking
Optus cops $6.4m fine for dodgy NBN disconnection claims

Optus cops $6.4m fine for dodgy NBN disconnection claims

Second fine in two years.
Matt Johnston Dec 2 2019 11:26AM Financial Services
NBN Co shows its top user now hits 26TB a month

NBN Co shows its top user now hits 26TB a month

Manages to find another 2.5 - 3TB.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2019 10:17AM Telco/ISP
Broadband tax now planned to kick in July 2020

Broadband tax now planned to kick in July 2020

Govt reintroduces legislation to underpin scheme.
Justin Hendry Nov 28 2019 12:41PM Telco/ISP
Interpol group delays criticism of encryption after objections

Interpol group delays criticism of encryption after objections

Puts off plans to condemn spread of strong encryption after objections by tech companies.
Joseph Menn Nov 28 2019 7:02AM Strategy
Telstra sees no upside in latest NBN price changes

Telstra sees no upside in latest NBN price changes

'Their ARPU is our cost'.
Ry Crozier Nov 27 2019 11:32AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to allow internet providers to pool CVC nationally

NBN Co to allow internet providers to pool CVC nationally

Also approves over-dimensioning on most fixed-line services.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2019 12:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to temporarily cut 100Mbps prices starting 2020

NBN Co to temporarily cut 100Mbps prices starting 2020

But not for existing users.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2019 12:00PM Telco/ISP
IBM criticises Australia's anti-encryption laws

IBM criticises Australia's anti-encryption laws

Over damage to country's cybersecurity standing and investment.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2019 1:39PM Security
NBN Co has "difficulty competing" for new housing estate jobs

NBN Co has "difficulty competing" for new housing estate jobs

Commercial operators' success prompts government review.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2019 10:52AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co helps staff solve awkward questions at social events

NBN Co helps staff solve awkward questions at social events

Find answers, lodge support tickets on the spot.
Ry Crozier Nov 22 2019 1:10PM Cloud
Telstra's free NBN speed boost backfires

Telstra's free NBN speed boost backfires

As FTTN/B curse resurfaces.
Ry Crozier Nov 21 2019 6:19PM Telco/ISP
Kayo Sports hopes to make its support bot a "mind reader"

Kayo Sports hopes to make its support bot a "mind reader"

Aussie streaming service to use data to guess why customers are getting in contact.
Ry Crozier Nov 21 2019 7:10AM Cloud

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