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 to cut at least 8000 jobs

Telstra to cut at least 8000 jobs

Major reorganisation announced.
Ry Crozier Jun 20 2018 8:10AM Telco/ISP
Amazon Prime launches in Australia

Amazon Prime launches in Australia

As a way around geoblocking.
Staff Writers Jun 19 2018 7:02AM Strategy
Optus to shut down its dial-up internet service

Optus to shut down its dial-up internet service

Three years after Telstra's decision.
Steven Kiernan Jun 18 2018 10:42AM Telco/ISP
Australia's cyber threat sharing centres add 35 partners

Australia's cyber threat sharing centres add 35 partners

From govt, universities and private sector.
Ry Crozier Jun 15 2018 10:52AM Security
Australia's space agency hunts for permanent home

Australia's space agency hunts for permanent home

Consultations set to begin shortly.
Ry Crozier Jun 14 2018 11:57AM Strategy
Superloop buys SkyMesh's NBN fixed-line users

Superloop buys SkyMesh's NBN fixed-line users

Brings them into forthcoming Superbb retail offering.
Ry Crozier Jun 12 2018 11:52AM Telco/ISP
Govt takes aim at state-sponsored hackers

Govt takes aim at state-sponsored hackers

New criminal offence on the cards.
Ry Crozier Jun 8 2018 6:45AM Security
Aussie Broadband may have to cut some NBN users loose

Aussie Broadband may have to cut some NBN users loose

Can’t afford to operate in two price constructs.
Ry Crozier Jun 5 2018 2:15PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co could target multi-terabyte fixed wireless users

NBN Co could target multi-terabyte fixed wireless users

One of several ideas to fix congestion.
Ry Crozier Jun 4 2018 4:36PM Telco/ISP
NBN retail prices are starting to rise

NBN retail prices are starting to rise

Analysis: The 'basic' NBN service is being redefined.
Ry Crozier Jun 1 2018 6:55AM Telco/ISP
Amazon geoblocks Australia from US site

Amazon geoblocks Australia from US site

To avoid new GST rules.
Byron Kaye Jun 1 2018 6:28AM Financial Services
NBN Co launches fresh consultation on new price model

NBN Co launches fresh consultation on new price model

Deals with 12Mbps, fixed wireless.
Ry Crozier May 25 2018 11:55AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co kills 100Mbps on fixed wireless

NBN Co kills 100Mbps on fixed wireless

Worries instead about getting all users up to 25Mbps.
Ry Crozier May 24 2018 6:17PM Telco/ISP
Optus fined $1.5m for forcing HFC customers onto NBN

Optus fined $1.5m for forcing HFC customers onto NBN

Chasing migration payment 'bounty'.
Ry Crozier May 23 2018 8:37AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft gets no special treatment for protected Azure instance

Microsoft gets no special treatment for protected Azure instance

But will meet Australian standard in its own way.
Ry Crozier May 23 2018 6:50AM Cloud
Aussies lost $2.1m to cryptocurrency 'scams'

Aussies lost $2.1m to cryptocurrency 'scams'

$800k more than first thought.
Ry Crozier May 21 2018 9:28AM Financial Services
NBN Co's HFC freeze weighs on Optus results

NBN Co's HFC freeze weighs on Optus results

Undoes performance gains elsewhere.
Staff Writers May 17 2018 12:25PM Telco/ISP
Telstra admits its role under NBN is hurting

Telstra admits its role under NBN is hurting

Steps up blame for its financial woes.
Ry Crozier May 14 2018 9:53AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co digs in on 12Mbps 'class war'

NBN Co digs in on 12Mbps 'class war'

But flags concessions for fixed wireless users.
Ry Crozier May 10 2018 11:51AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co brings cognitive to its network ops

NBN Co brings cognitive to its network ops

Could match user complaints to network issues.
Ry Crozier May 8 2018 6:55AM Software

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