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.

Facebook reveals 63 A/NZ users took quiz behind Cambridge Analytica scandal

Facebook reveals 63 A/NZ users took quiz behind Cambridge Analytica scandal

As social media giant limits app permissions.
Ry Crozier Apr 11 2018 6:54AM Security
NBN Co will flip 440,000 mostly-HFC premises to FTTC

NBN Co will flip 440,000 mostly-HFC premises to FTTC

As it begins to lift HFC sales freeze.
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2018 9:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to run 5G tests in Melbourne

NBN Co to run 5G tests in Melbourne

Future fixed wireless enhancement?
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2018 9:30AM Telco/ISP
Telstra CEO calls NBN prices 'unsustainable'

Telstra CEO calls NBN prices 'unsustainable'

Demands action.
Stuart Corner Apr 9 2018 11:47AM Telco/ISP
Australia queues to broker offshore data access deal with US

Australia queues to broker offshore data access deal with US

Welcomes recently-passed law.
Ry Crozier Apr 9 2018 6:41AM Cloud
NBN Co is building an "insight lab"

NBN Co is building an "insight lab"

Six month-old central owner of AI/ML.
Ry Crozier Apr 6 2018 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband's about-turn on unlimited plans

Aussie Broadband's about-turn on unlimited plans

Due to NBN Co’s new permanent prices.
Ry Crozier Apr 5 2018 3:25PM Telco/ISP
ACCC queries inaction over future NBN split and sale

ACCC queries inaction over future NBN split and sale

Worries govt may want to sell NBN Co whole to maximise price.
Ry Crozier Apr 5 2018 11:38AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co CEO Bill Morrow to leave

NBN Co CEO Bill Morrow to leave

As company "prepares to confront ... new challenges".
Ry Crozier Apr 4 2018 9:38AM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband pips Internode on 100Mbps NBN tier

Aussie Broadband pips Internode on 100Mbps NBN tier

Takes four days.
Ry Crozier Apr 3 2018 3:09PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co goes self-service for processes

NBN Co goes self-service for processes

Signs up to SaaS product.
Ry Crozier Apr 3 2018 11:55AM Software
Microsoft switches on Azure in Canberra

Microsoft switches on Azure in Canberra

Targets government, critical infrastructure.
Justin Hendry Apr 3 2018 6:10AM Networking
NBN Co opts for low-key FTTC launch

NBN Co opts for low-key FTTC launch

First 1000 premises can order a service.
Ry Crozier Mar 30 2018 7:11AM Telco/ISP
Internode sets NBN peak speed benchmark

Internode sets NBN peak speed benchmark

As TPG companies raise their performance.
Ry Crozier Mar 29 2018 3:54PM Telco/ISP
NBN speeds blitz all expectations

NBN speeds blitz all expectations

But are 400 users “statistically significant”?
Ry Crozier Mar 29 2018 10:16AM Telco/ISP
Retail scrap for NBN services to get clearer

Retail scrap for NBN services to get clearer

More providers outside big four to have service numbers revealed.
Ry Crozier Mar 27 2018 9:17AM Telco/ISP
Vocus to refund NBN customers for slow speeds

Vocus to refund NBN customers for slow speeds

Subsidiaries join growing list of ISPs stung by ACCC.
Matt Johnston Mar 23 2018 11:33AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to train field techs in simulation labs

NBN Co to train field techs in simulation labs

To equip workers to deal with rollout problems.
Allie Coyne Mar 23 2018 7:28AM Telco/ISP
NBN node crushed by car twice in two weeks

NBN node crushed by car twice in two weeks

Internet users face long month.
Ry Crozier Mar 22 2018 12:00PM Telco/ISP
iiNet, Internode to compensate 11,000 users for slow NBN

iiNet, Internode to compensate 11,000 users for slow NBN

Latest ISPs to offer remedies.
Allie Coyne Mar 20 2018 12:28PM Telco/ISP

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