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 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
Telstra won't cop blame from NBN Co CEO over price war

Telstra won't cop blame from NBN Co CEO over price war

'Surprised' by allegations.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2017 6:17PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co warns positive financial return on shaky ground

NBN Co warns positive financial return on shaky ground

Current revenue levels won’t cut it.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2017 1:33PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co boss declares war with internet providers

NBN Co boss declares war with internet providers

Blames ISPs for performance problems.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2017 12:36PM Telco/ISP
MyRepublic has a year to make 1Gbps NBN plans work

MyRepublic has a year to make 1Gbps NBN plans work

By agitating for cheaper wholesale prices.
Ry Crozier Jul 27 2017 1:29PM Telco/ISP
Superloop joins broadband tax opposition

Superloop joins broadband tax opposition

Asks for USO to be redirected to NBN Co instead.
Ry Crozier Jul 20 2017 8:30PM Telco/ISP
ACCC doesn't think FTTN's bad name to blame for NBN backhaul woes

ACCC doesn't think FTTN's bad name to blame for NBN backhaul woes

But will examine the allegation.
Ry Crozier Jul 20 2017 12:45PM Telco/ISP
Optus blasts 'opportunistic' corporate internet tax

Optus blasts 'opportunistic' corporate internet tax

Tells NBN Co to compete on merit.
Ry Crozier Jul 18 2017 1:18PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to grow fixed wireless footprint

NBN Co to grow fixed wireless footprint

Brings in up to 72,800 homes - but from where?
Ry Crozier Jul 17 2017 9:07AM Telco/ISP
Why you should care about the govt's encryption crackdown

Why you should care about the govt's encryption crackdown

And why the new laws are unlikely to make a difference.
Allie Coyne Jul 14 2017 3:45PM Security
Australian govt will introduce decryption laws before end of year

Australian govt will introduce decryption laws before end of year

Legal powers to force assistance where necessary.
Allie Coyne Jul 14 2017 9:17AM Security
Govt to review Australian space sector

Govt to review Australian space sector

Meet the academic and industry leaders overseeing the process.
Ry Crozier Jul 13 2017 10:40AM Hardware
Bad map data sees 700k fewer premises in NBN

Bad map data sees 700k fewer premises in NBN

Effect to be quantified in next corporate plan.
Ry Crozier Jul 12 2017 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Turnbull handballs encryption problem to tech companies

Turnbull handballs encryption problem to tech companies

'The ball is in your court'.
Allie Coyne Jul 11 2017 10:31AM Security

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