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.

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
Drastic restructure to help Telstra 'urgently' transform: Penn

Drastic restructure to help Telstra 'urgently' transform: Penn

Blames NBN, digital disruption for mass job cuts.
Allie Coyne Jun 14 2017 3:38PM Telco/ISP
Labor is likely to support Turnbull's encryption fight

Labor is likely to support Turnbull's encryption fight

Terrorists must have 'no place to hide'.
Allie Coyne Jun 13 2017 12:35PM Security
Turnbull govt wants to force companies to break encryption

Turnbull govt wants to force companies to break encryption

Will discuss plan with Five Eyes partners.
Allie Coyne Jun 12 2017 10:00AM Security
NBN drives relaxation of 'low-impact' antenna laws

NBN drives relaxation of 'low-impact' antenna laws

Govt unveils plans for massive regulatory shake-up.
Ry Crozier Jun 9 2017 4:14PM Telco/ISP
NBN exec reshuffle splits chief customer officer role

NBN exec reshuffle splits chief customer officer role

Expands number of ‘chiefs’ reporting to CEO from eight to ten.
Ry Crozier Jun 8 2017 3:52PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to turn around the customer runaround

NBN Co to turn around the customer runaround

New centre to get everyone on the same page.
Ry Crozier Jun 8 2017 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Kogan to on-sell Vodafone's NBN services

Kogan to on-sell Vodafone's NBN services

Extends scope and length of existing MNVO deal.
Staff Writers Jun 7 2017 9:32AM Telco/ISP

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