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.

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
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

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