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 blames micronode problems on activation process

NBN Co blames micronode problems on activation process

Creates new way to get users connected.
Ry Crozier Jul 11 2017 6:32AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co finally reveals extent of micronode problem

NBN Co finally reveals extent of micronode problem

Only 1 percent of boxes are serviceable.
Ry Crozier Jul 10 2017 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Govt shells out $233m on new Defence satellite station

Govt shells out $233m on new Defence satellite station

To provide comms and imagery for border patrol.
Juha Saarinen Jul 10 2017 11:50AM Security
Australia drops four places in UN cyber security top ten

Australia drops four places in UN cyber security top ten

Downgraded for "co-operation".
Juha Saarinen Jul 6 2017 11:30AM Security
NBN Co targets unstable FTTN connections

NBN Co targets unstable FTTN connections

Plans to introduce dynamic line provisioning technology.
Ry Crozier Jul 5 2017 12:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co deploys fresh copper to new homes

NBN Co deploys fresh copper to new homes

First premises declared RFS under revised policy.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2017 2:53PM Telco/ISP
More than half of NBN staff earn at least $100k

More than half of NBN staff earn at least $100k

As contractor spend tops $274m.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2017 2:05PM Financial Services
Service NSW shifts thinking to hybrid cloud

Service NSW shifts thinking to hybrid cloud

Google tools find greater usage.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2017 6:35AM Software
NBN Co bets on HFC to boost its revenues

NBN Co bets on HFC to boost its revenues

Forecasts average residential user will contribute $49 a month.
Ry Crozier Jul 3 2017 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Some WA agencies still floored by simple infosec

Some WA agencies still floored by simple infosec

Poor passwords, patching, and plain text.
Ry Crozier Jun 29 2017 2:25PM Security
NBN Co's pending AWS migration takes shape

NBN Co's pending AWS migration takes shape

Budget could run into tens of millions.
Ry Crozier Jun 29 2017 11:28AM Telco/ISP
Australia pushes ahead with plans to pressure tech firms on encryption

Australia pushes ahead with plans to pressure tech firms on encryption

Claims it's not asking for backdoors.
Allie Coyne Jun 28 2017 3:44PM Security
NBN Co boosts Sky Muster data usage limits

NBN Co boosts Sky Muster data usage limits

End users expected to see the effects.
Ry Crozier Jun 27 2017 12:30PM Telco/ISP
TPG savages broadband tax as band-aid for 'broken' NBN

TPG savages broadband tax as band-aid for 'broken' NBN

Even NBN Co is worried about mobile competitors.
Ry Crozier Jun 26 2017 9:03AM Telco/ISP
Govt goes ahead with broadband tax bill

Govt goes ahead with broadband tax bill

Reiterates assertion that NBN customers won’t pay more.
Ry Crozier Jun 22 2017 11:43AM Telco/ISP
Google opens cloud platform in Sydney

Google opens cloud platform in Sydney

Long-awaited launch.
Ry Crozier Jun 21 2017 11:42AM Networking
NBN Co to upgrade high-traffic transit routes

NBN Co to upgrade high-traffic transit routes

As network build hits scale.
Ry Crozier Jun 21 2017 11:11AM Telco/ISP
ACCC seeks volunteers for broadband speed monitoring

ACCC seeks volunteers for broadband speed monitoring

Underperforming service providers in the cross hairs.
Juha Saarinen Jun 19 2017 7:11AM Telco/ISP
First NBN FTTC areas unlikely to be able to order retail service

First NBN FTTC areas unlikely to be able to order retail service

Gap between construction and service launch.
Ry Crozier Jun 19 2017 6:46AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to push more workloads to public cloud

NBN Co to push more workloads to public cloud

Reveals business migration.
Ry Crozier Jun 15 2017 11:45AM Strategy

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