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.

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
Senate passes controversial telco sector security bill

Senate passes controversial telco sector security bill

To be implemented over a 12-month period.
Juha Saarinen Aug 15 2017 6:21AM Security
Microsoft to launch Azure in Canberra in push for sensitive govt data

Microsoft to launch Azure in Canberra in push for sensitive govt data

Hyperscale data centres hoping for ASD approval.
Steven Kiernan Aug 15 2017 12:01AM Networking
NBN chief tells Vodafone to accept prices or walk

NBN chief tells Vodafone to accept prices or walk

"No sympathy" for newcomer's complaints.
Ry Crozier Aug 14 2017 4:25PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to "prioritise" enterprise orders

NBN Co to "prioritise" enterprise orders

Chases corporate coin.
Ry Crozier Aug 14 2017 9:47AM Telco/ISP
55 NBN lineworkers given the boot

55 NBN lineworkers given the boot

Labour hire company makes cuts, union claims.
Staff Writers Aug 11 2017 3:49PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals 54,000 FTTN users can't get over 25 Mbps

NBN Co reveals 54,000 FTTN users can't get over 25 Mbps

Shows speed profiles for copper technology.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 1:49PM Telco/ISP
NBN rivals weigh options to deal with broadband tax

NBN rivals weigh options to deal with broadband tax

Opinions divided.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 11:51AM Telco/ISP
NBN CVC usage climbs as new discounts begin

NBN CVC usage climbs as new discounts begin

On the move, but by how much?
Staff Writers Aug 11 2017 10:55AM Telco/ISP
Govt drops NBN tax bombshell

Govt drops NBN tax bombshell

Consumers would only pay 20c more if enterprise was exempt.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 6:55AM Telco/ISP
TPG revises reach of FTTB network

TPG revises reach of FTTB network

Future of 500k premises target in doubt.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 6:22AM Telco/ISP
Australian 5G field trial costs could be slashed

Australian 5G field trial costs could be slashed

Scientific spectrum license costs up for review.
Ry Crozier Aug 8 2017 11:39AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to start satellite multicast trials

NBN Co to start satellite multicast trials

Distance education tests to go ahead.
Ry Crozier Aug 7 2017 2:46PM Telco/ISP
Tracing Telstra's future

Tracing Telstra's future

Under siege on multiple fronts, can it emerge victorious?
Ry Crozier Aug 4 2017 5:00PM Telco/ISP

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