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.

Aussie IT firms cop customer trust hit as encryption laws bite

Aussie IT firms cop customer trust hit as encryption laws bite

Face 'regular questions' from customers and prospects.
Ry Crozier Feb 14 2019 6:42AM Security
Universities prepare to deliver lifetime learning, lifetime engagement

Universities prepare to deliver lifetime learning, lifetime engagement

But in new ways that go way beyond the ancient regime of showing up to hear a lecture.
Simon Sharwood Feb 14 2019 6:03AM Benchmarking Change
Govt moves to extend encryption-busting powers to anti-corruption agencies

Govt moves to extend encryption-busting powers to anti-corruption agencies

Proposes changing 'interception agency' definition.
Justin Hendry Feb 13 2019 5:18PM Security
Uniti Wireless raises $13.2m in IPO

Uniti Wireless raises $13.2m in IPO

Set to expand reach of its 'NBN alternative' services.
Ry Crozier Feb 13 2019 12:03PM Telco/ISP
Cloud, AI, infosec: Is your IT strategy keeping up?

Cloud, AI, infosec: Is your IT strategy keeping up?

Don’t relax because your business has moved to cloud, because a new wave of technological change is here. Find out how many Australian companies are prepared to take advantage of emerging technologies such as AI and IOT.
Feb 13 2019 9:55AM
Labor concedes decryption laws weakened security for internet users

Labor concedes decryption laws weakened security for internet users

Says change needed to protect "virtually every" smartphone and net user.
Ry Crozier Feb 12 2019 11:27PM Security
NBN 12Mbps plan sellers come under scrutiny

NBN 12Mbps plan sellers come under scrutiny

As competition watchdog takes a keen interest in performance.
Ry Crozier Feb 12 2019 10:38AM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband predicts long wait for affordable gigabit speeds

Aussie Broadband predicts long wait for affordable gigabit speeds

Backs calls for NBN writedown.
Ry Crozier Feb 11 2019 2:51PM Telco/ISP
iTnews Benchmark Awards 2019: Meet the rising stars of Australian IT

iTnews Benchmark Awards 2019: Meet the rising stars of Australian IT

Student-led product design, connected community services and more!
Simon Sharwood Feb 6 2019 12:00PM Projects
ACCC puts blame for slow NBN speed squarely on FTTN

ACCC puts blame for slow NBN speed squarely on FTTN

Seeks action.
Ry Crozier Feb 6 2019 11:29AM Telco/ISP
Federal finalists fly in iTnews Benchmark Awards 2019

Federal finalists fly in iTnews Benchmark Awards 2019

Helping disadvantaged workers, improving blood flow and conducting a colossal cloud migration.
Simon Sharwood Feb 6 2019 10:15AM Projects
AFP gets more suspects to unlock devices, cloud services

AFP gets more suspects to unlock devices, cloud services

Explores 'technical feasibility' of industry requests.
Ry Crozier Feb 4 2019 3:05PM Cloud
iTnews Benchmark Awards 2019: Consumer finalists revealed

iTnews Benchmark Awards 2019: Consumer finalists revealed

Juice, data centre consolidations and selling insurance with AI.
Simon Sharwood Feb 4 2019 6:55AM Projects
Optus unveils an NBN-like 50Mbps-plus wireless service

Optus unveils an NBN-like 50Mbps-plus wireless service

With unlimited data quota.
Ry Crozier Jan 31 2019 10:19AM Telco/ISP
Home Affairs says encryption-busting laws now in use

Home Affairs says encryption-busting laws now in use

Training expands to police forces this month.
Ry Crozier Jan 30 2019 4:28PM Security
iTnews Benchmark Awards 2019: Education finalists revealed

iTnews Benchmark Awards 2019: Education finalists revealed

Social robots, cheat-stoppers and CRM consolidation top the charts
Simon Sharwood Jan 30 2019 11:57AM Projects
NBN Co finds its new CFO

NBN Co finds its new CFO

Replacing Stephen Rue after he shifted to CEO.
Ry Crozier Jan 30 2019 10:58AM Telco/ISP
Aussie web hosts compromised in malware campaign

Aussie web hosts compromised in malware campaign

Websites mine $3900 of Monero, injected with ads.
Ry Crozier Jan 29 2019 9:15AM Security
Procurement departments can't play chicken in a minefield of risks

Procurement departments can't play chicken in a minefield of risks

Supply chains can ground aircraft or force police to handle irate fried chicken fanciers.
William Maher , Simon Sharwood Jan 29 2019 6:55AM Benchmarking Change
Vodafone gets on board with typical peak NBN speeds

Vodafone gets on board with typical peak NBN speeds

As some TPG group numbers fall.
Ry Crozier Jan 28 2019 6:55AM Telco/ISP

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