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 tells NBN Co to scrap CVC charges

Telstra tells NBN Co to scrap CVC charges

Warns 'overage' charges will jack up broadband prices within three years.
Ry Crozier Jul 30 2019 4:38PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co upgrades capacity to almost 200 wireless towers

NBN Co upgrades capacity to almost 200 wireless towers

Part of ongoing remediation work.
Ry Crozier Jul 30 2019 1:17PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband backs half-price NBN for 'disadvantaged' users

Aussie Broadband backs half-price NBN for 'disadvantaged' users

As well as more competitive products above 100Mbps.
Ry Crozier Jul 30 2019 6:59AM Telco/ISP
Vocus joins Vodafone in wanting NBN CVC construct scrapped

Vocus joins Vodafone in wanting NBN CVC construct scrapped

Sell flat-rate products instead.
Ry Crozier Jul 30 2019 12:01AM Telco/ISP
Citing Australia, US Attorney General demands backdoors

Citing Australia, US Attorney General demands backdoors

'It can and must be done' says William Barr.
Simon Sharwood Jul 25 2019 4:15PM Security
Telstra CEO Penn costed, then rejected, call centre repatriation

Telstra CEO Penn costed, then rejected, call centre repatriation

Now adding 4000-plus NBN customers a day.
Simon Sharwood Jul 25 2019 6:58AM Telco/ISP
AusPost's Digital iD accredited by government

AusPost's Digital iD accredited by government

Option for citizens wanting to access government services.
Juha Saarinen Jul 24 2019 12:25PM Security
Microsoft to shift Australian HQ to North Sydney

Microsoft to shift Australian HQ to North Sydney

To move into tower with other tech vendors.
Ry Crozier Jul 23 2019 10:05AM Strategy
IBM Australia scoops $95.5m Defence ERP deal

IBM Australia scoops $95.5m Defence ERP deal

Named systems integrator for massive transformation project.
Ry Crozier Jul 23 2019 6:59AM Financial Services
Australian government Style Manual to go digital

Australian government Style Manual to go digital

Last edition was in 2002. DTA reckons new one could save millions.
Simon Sharwood Jul 19 2019 4:35PM Projects
Therapeutic Goods Admin issues security guidance for medical devices

Therapeutic Goods Admin issues security guidance for medical devices

'Please do security right and see your doctor if pain persists' is the gist of it.
Simon Sharwood Jul 19 2019 11:24AM Security
NBN Sky Muster Plus satellite trial averages 43Mbps

NBN Sky Muster Plus satellite trial averages 43Mbps

With one-quarter of all data unmetered.
Ry Crozier Jul 18 2019 10:23PM Telco/ISP
Aussie finance sector attributes the most data breaches to "hacking"

Aussie finance sector attributes the most data breaches to "hacking"

Out of 25 industry verticals.
Ry Crozier Jul 18 2019 5:35PM Security
Foundation laid for national building industry database

Foundation laid for national building industry database

And maybe even a national building blockchain.
Simon Sharwood Jul 18 2019 4:55PM Strategy
V4 Telecom warned after wholesale dispute causes outage

V4 Telecom warned after wholesale dispute causes outage

Formally warned over its handling of complaints.
Ry Crozier Jul 18 2019 11:12AM Telco/ISP
Anti-encryption laws 'imperil' cross-border data access deal with US

Anti-encryption laws 'imperil' cross-border data access deal with US

Govt shoots itself in the foot with crypto-busting laws?
Juha Saarinen Jul 17 2019 12:21PM Security
Huawei should not be kept "entirely" out of UK 5G networks

Huawei should not be kept "entirely" out of UK 5G networks

Given glimmer of hope to play at the edge.
Ry Crozier Jul 16 2019 12:36PM Networking
Govt now says 'premature' to cut Telstra from future NBN sale

Govt now says 'premature' to cut Telstra from future NBN sale

Leaves door open for telco’s InfraCo unit.
Ry Crozier Jul 11 2019 5:40PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to fix aerial cable run between two trees in Sydney

NBN Co to fix aerial cable run between two trees in Sydney

“Inherited in that condition” from Telstra.
Ry Crozier Jul 11 2019 2:26PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's most complained-about access tech is FTTC

NBN Co's most complained-about access tech is FTTC

Several thousand complaints a quarter.
Ry Crozier Jul 10 2019 12:36PM Telco/ISP

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