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.

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
NBN Co lures Nokia boss to CTO role

NBN Co lures Nokia boss to CTO role

Takes on vacant position.
Allie Coyne Aug 4 2017 1:33PM Strategy
NBN Co says FTTC dreams thwarted by board, govt

NBN Co says FTTC dreams thwarted by board, govt

Questions if remaining FTTN users would wait for an upgrade.
Ry Crozier Aug 3 2017 6:35AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co looks to raise minimum broadband speeds

NBN Co looks to raise minimum broadband speeds

Examines 12Mbps future, Netflix performance guarantees.
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2017 11:08AM Telco/ISP
Govt steps in to stop NBN blame game

Govt steps in to stop NBN blame game

Demands data from across industry.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2017 12:16PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co tests entry into emergency comms

NBN Co tests entry into emergency comms

New front in efforts to grow its remit.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2017 12:03PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone says too hard to sell NBN 'quality'

Vodafone says too hard to sell NBN 'quality'

Construct confuses customers.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2017 10:50AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone will offer 4G while customers wait for NBN

Vodafone will offer 4G while customers wait for NBN

Temporary fixed-like service delivered over mobile network.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2017 6:49AM Telco/ISP

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