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.

Telstra cops $400m revenue hit from NBN Co connection delays

Telstra cops $400m revenue hit from NBN Co connection delays

But gains modest earnings lift.
Julian Bajkowski Sep 2 2019 10:42AM Financial Services
NBN Co puts future residential ARPU at $49 a user

NBN Co puts future residential ARPU at $49 a user

Removes business contribution to the number.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2019 12:16PM Telco/ISP
Canberra expands semi-autonomous car trial

Canberra expands semi-autonomous car trial

Potential to help ageing population.
Matt Johnston Aug 29 2019 12:28PM Projects
Huawei Australia says over half of jobs at threat due to 5G ban

Huawei Australia says over half of jobs at threat due to 5G ban

Already sheds 100 roles.
Ry Crozier Aug 22 2019 7:28PM Networking
Vocus sees opportunity to snare big business deals with NBN Co

Vocus sees opportunity to snare big business deals with NBN Co

And to lure accounts away from Telstra.
Ry Crozier Aug 22 2019 12:01PM Telco/ISP
Pega CEO Alan Trefler back in Australia for talks with NAB

Pega CEO Alan Trefler back in Australia for talks with NAB

Presents roadmap to NAB and other customers.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2019 3:00PM Software
NBN Co's FTTC and HFC build costs rise again

NBN Co's FTTC and HFC build costs rise again

Civil works blamed.
Ry Crozier Aug 19 2019 1:40PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co says it is unlikely to scrap CVC charges

NBN Co says it is unlikely to scrap CVC charges

Favours boost to bundles, but its idea of “significant” may differ from yours.
Ry Crozier Aug 15 2019 1:15PM Telco/ISP
Optus shifts 100k premises out of NBN 12Mbps in three months

Optus shifts 100k premises out of NBN 12Mbps in three months

Equivalent to 65 percent of its base in entry-level tier.
Ry Crozier Aug 15 2019 12:33PM Telco/ISP
Andy Penn argues Telstra is actually making the NBN cheaper

Andy Penn argues Telstra is actually making the NBN cheaper

At the expense of its own profitability.
Ry Crozier Aug 15 2019 9:27AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's revenue per user creeps up to $46 a month

NBN Co's revenue per user creeps up to $46 a month

Sees $2 uplift in space of a year.
Ry Crozier Aug 15 2019 7:23AM Telco/ISP
NBN scam reports now averaging 100 a day

NBN scam reports now averaging 100 a day

NBN Co receives 9500 calls in three months.
Justin Hendry Aug 12 2019 11:02AM Telco/ISP
Australia Post set for major network overhaul

Australia Post set for major network overhaul

4000 sites to connect to NBN.
Justin Hendry Aug 7 2019 12:49PM Strategy
NBN Co urged to renew in-home wiring focus in FTTN footprint

NBN Co urged to renew in-home wiring focus in FTTN footprint

ACCC pushes for fresh action.
Ry Crozier Aug 6 2019 10:53AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co floats making 100/40Mbps plans business-only

NBN Co floats making 100/40Mbps plans business-only

Residential users could be shifted to new 110/20Mbps tier instead.
Ry Crozier Aug 5 2019 7:07AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co needs to double CVC inclusions, say ABB, Optus

NBN Co needs to double CVC inclusions, say ABB, Optus

Streaming and cloud gaming drive up usage.
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2019 7:24AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers to help internet providers buy more of its bandwidth

NBN Co offers to help internet providers buy more of its bandwidth

By auto-provisioning it for them.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2019 1:45PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sale shouldn't be about price, says ex-ACCC chair

NBN Co sale shouldn't be about price, says ex-ACCC chair

Lessons to be learned from Telstra's privatisation.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2019 6:46PM Telco/ISP
Optus reveals the extra "millions" spent a month serving 12Mbps NBN users

Optus reveals the extra "millions" spent a month serving 12Mbps NBN users

Only for NBN Co to change its mind.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2019 3:32PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co blames Telstra payments as a factor keeping prices high

NBN Co blames Telstra payments as a factor keeping prices high

Feud escalates.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2019 8:45AM Telco/ISP

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