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.

SAP CEO Bill McDermott slips into Australia

SAP CEO Bill McDermott slips into Australia

Tries to reconnect after series of exec reshuffles.
Ry Crozier Sep 5 2017 12:26PM Strategy
NBN Co says it may not overbuild all FTTN

NBN Co says it may not overbuild all FTTN

Could pick and choose areas of demand.
Ry Crozier Sep 4 2017 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Qantas prepares to move in-flight wi-fi out of trial

Qantas prepares to move in-flight wi-fi out of trial

Sets up proper network construct.
Ry Crozier Sep 1 2017 1:28PM Telco/ISP
Why selling NBN like it's ADSL makes no sense

Why selling NBN like it's ADSL makes no sense

And four more key take-outs from the NBN corporate plan.
Ry Crozier Aug 31 2017 2:04PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co warns limbo premises to peak at 400k

NBN Co warns limbo premises to peak at 400k

Before scaling back to zero by build completion.
Ry Crozier Aug 31 2017 12:13PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co raises expected FTTC cost to $2900

NBN Co raises expected FTTC cost to $2900

Pushes 200,000 premises RFS dates into 2019.
Ry Crozier Aug 31 2017 10:35AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sees huge rise in users wanting out of FTTN

NBN Co sees huge rise in users wanting out of FTTN

Applications balloon for individuals and council areas.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2017 1:34PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co rejects Telstra plan to sell $5bn future revenue

NBN Co rejects Telstra plan to sell $5bn future revenue

Can’t see a benefit.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2017 11:41AM Telco/ISP
Aussie internet pain after Asian subsea cables cut

Aussie internet pain after Asian subsea cables cut

SEA-ME-WE3 facing problems to mid-October.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2017 8:30AM Telco/ISP
Hackers to compete in Australia's first defence cyber challenge

Hackers to compete in Australia's first defence cyber challenge

Seeking to fill skills shortage.
Juha Saarinen Aug 30 2017 7:00AM Security
Challenger ISPs scrap for tiny NBN market share

Challenger ISPs scrap for tiny NBN market share

Analysis: Big Aussie ISPs hold their ground.
Ry Crozier Aug 29 2017 12:15PM Telco/ISP
Amaysim's first NBN users buck trend for high-speed plans

Amaysim's first NBN users buck trend for high-speed plans

Reseller starts building its NBN base.
Ry Crozier Aug 28 2017 11:56AM Telco/ISP
ACCC broadband monitoring scheme has been flooded with applicants

ACCC broadband monitoring scheme has been flooded with applicants

Demand greater than available spots.
Ry Crozier Aug 24 2017 11:21AM Telco/ISP
Vocus sees NBN margins slip further behind ADSL

Vocus sees NBN margins slip further behind ADSL

Widens to $5 less a month.
Ry Crozier Aug 23 2017 12:01PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft settles Aussie tax audit

Microsoft settles Aussie tax audit

As Facebook, Google, Apple and IBM front avoidance inquiry.
Ry Crozier Aug 23 2017 6:29AM Financial Services
ISPs promise to do better on NBN migrations

ISPs promise to do better on NBN migrations

To address appointment problems, complaints handballing.
Allie Coyne Aug 22 2017 4:42PM Telco/ISP
NBN customers targeted by scammers

NBN customers targeted by scammers

Beware of connection offers and phishing attempts.
Juha Saarinen Aug 22 2017 6:45AM Security
ACCC tells ISPs to ditch maximum speed claims

ACCC tells ISPs to ditch maximum speed claims

Publishes how-to guide to advertise internet services.
Allie Coyne Aug 21 2017 10:48AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to start DOCSIS 3.1 field trials in February

NBN Co to start DOCSIS 3.1 field trials in February

After wrapping up lab technology testing.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2017 6:01AM Networking
Telstra plans to sell $5bn in future NBN revenue

Telstra plans to sell $5bn in future NBN revenue

Warns future CVC charges will bite.
Ry Crozier Aug 17 2017 9:55AM Telco/ISP

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