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.

NBN Co shelves multicast expansion for fixed network

NBN Co shelves multicast expansion for fixed network

Lack of interest.
Ry Crozier Jan 29 2018 10:00AM Telco/ISP
NBN retailers show signs of competing on quality

NBN retailers show signs of competing on quality

Gap widens in typical peak speeds being reported.
Ry Crozier Jan 19 2018 6:43AM Telco/ISP
Govt refuses to budge on MTM NBN

Govt refuses to budge on MTM NBN

After 210-page report slamming project.
Ry Crozier Jan 16 2018 4:54PM Telco/ISP
ACT digital chief departs for the UK

ACT digital chief departs for the UK

"Time to self disrupt".
Justin Hendry Jan 16 2018 3:40PM Training & Development
HSBC to analyse foot traffic in Aussie branches

HSBC to analyse foot traffic in Aussie branches

Strikes three-year software deal.
Ry Crozier Jan 16 2018 12:30PM Financial Services
Inside Telstra's effort to slash NBN complaint wait times

Inside Telstra's effort to slash NBN complaint wait times

Part of billion-dollar digitisation drive.
Allie Coyne Jan 16 2018 12:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co says one in four FTTN lines can go over 100Mbps

NBN Co says one in four FTTN lines can go over 100Mbps

Compared to half of all fixed wireless.
Ry Crozier Jan 16 2018 6:35AM Telco/ISP
NBN pillar goes missing

NBN pillar goes missing

Technicians working to restore services.
Ry Crozier Jan 15 2018 11:30AM Telco/ISP
Google revises Aussie recruitment after 457 changes

Google revises Aussie recruitment after 457 changes

Wants 'proprietary knowledge' recognised as a skill.
Ry Crozier Jan 11 2018 10:18AM Strategy
NBN Co to woo smaller RSPs with 'virtual' NNI service

NBN Co to woo smaller RSPs with 'virtual' NNI service

Developing new wholesale option.
David Braue Jan 11 2018 7:01AM Telco/ISP
Govt sell-off plans could cost chance to fix the NBN, ex-CTO warns

Govt sell-off plans could cost chance to fix the NBN, ex-CTO warns

Telcos encourage govt to take NBN 'financial hit' instead.
David Braue Jan 9 2018 11:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's 50Mbps promo expands to Telstra, Optus

NBN Co's 50Mbps promo expands to Telstra, Optus

Different interpretations of temporary offer.
Ry Crozier Jan 9 2018 7:17AM Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus, TPG and Vocus back NBN service terms inquiry

Telstra, Optus, TPG and Vocus back NBN service terms inquiry

Extent of opposition to wholesale agreement revealed.
Ry Crozier Jan 9 2018 6:46AM Telco/ISP
Aussie crypto traders face AUD deposit pain

Aussie crypto traders face AUD deposit pain

Popularity curbed by payment problems.
Staff Writers Dec 30 2017 11:50AM Financial Services
NBN Co 'error' halves new copper cable spend

NBN Co 'error' halves new copper cable spend

Overcooks its estimates.
Ry Crozier Dec 22 2017 9:35AM Telco/ISP
ACMA imposes new rules for NBN migrations

ACMA imposes new rules for NBN migrations

Telcos told to fall in line.
Allie Coyne Dec 21 2017 12:57PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's HFC freeze hits more than 500,000 homes

NBN Co's HFC freeze hits more than 500,000 homes

Number of premises unable to connect skyrockets.
Allie Coyne Dec 21 2017 8:05AM Telco/ISP
ACCC abandons plan to expose NBN RSPs' CVC buys

ACCC abandons plan to expose NBN RSPs' CVC buys

But NBN Co itself must supply better data.
Ry Crozier Dec 21 2017 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Govt to ditch Telstra's USO

Govt to ditch Telstra's USO

After the NBN rollout is complete.
Allie Coyne Dec 20 2017 1:22PM Telco/ISP
TPG to compensate 8000 users for slow NBN speeds

TPG to compensate 8000 users for slow NBN speeds

Third RSP caves in to ACCC.
Allie Coyne Dec 20 2017 10:00AM Telco/ISP

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