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.

TCS commits to build Aussie 'innovation lab'

TCS commits to build Aussie 'innovation lab'

Starts six-month search for suitable location.
Staff Writers Apr 13 2017 6:45AM Strategy
Is the NBN heading towards a mobile iceberg?

Is the NBN heading towards a mobile iceberg?

Could lose 20 percent of users to mobile.
Allie Coyne Apr 11 2017 3:40PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co will expand FTTC to 1 million premises

NBN Co will expand FTTC to 1 million premises

300,000 homes and businesses get upgraded.
Allie Coyne Apr 11 2017 9:14AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co shows off 10Gbps FTTP technology

NBN Co shows off 10Gbps FTTP technology

Passive fibre tech for end user, backhaul connections.
Juha Saarinen Apr 11 2017 7:10AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone worried that NBN will stunt 5G

Vodafone worried that NBN will stunt 5G

Wants ‘serious’ review of fixed wireless spectrum.
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2017 1:39PM Telco/ISP
SBS calls for unmetered access over NBN

SBS calls for unmetered access over NBN

Seeks government mandate.
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2017 11:44AM Telco/ISP
Aussie enterprises warned of Chinese hacks via outsourcers

Aussie enterprises warned of Chinese hacks via outsourcers

Targeted by APT10/Stone Panda group.
Juha Saarinen Apr 4 2017 1:00PM Security
NBN Co quietly starts trials connecting traffic lights

NBN Co quietly starts trials connecting traffic lights

Moves ahead with controversial bid to stretch its remit.
Ry Crozier Apr 4 2017 6:50AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co brings 100/40Mbps speed tier to fixed wireless

NBN Co brings 100/40Mbps speed tier to fixed wireless

Prices yet to be determined.
Andrew Colley Mar 30 2017 1:57PM Telco/ISP
The 4013 urban premises to receive NBN satellite

The 4013 urban premises to receive NBN satellite

Exclusive: City areas shunted onto Sky Muster.
Ry Crozier Mar 30 2017 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Australia's data retention scheme is still a mess

Australia's data retention scheme is still a mess

Telcos continue to push for changes to law.
Allie Coyne Mar 29 2017 2:51PM Telco/ISP
AFP loses access to seized NBN documents

AFP loses access to seized NBN documents

Conroy's parliamentary privilege claim upheld.
Allie Coyne Mar 29 2017 7:44AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co can't muddy SAU with open-ended clauses

NBN Co can't muddy SAU with open-ended clauses

ACCC intends to reject plan.
Ry Crozier Mar 28 2017 12:13PM Telco/ISP
NT govt blasts NBN Sky Muster service

NT govt blasts NBN Sky Muster service

Slow to install, slow to use.
Ry Crozier Mar 27 2017 11:40AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co is leaving complex premises for last

NBN Co is leaving complex premises for last

Drive to inflate numbers could leave some waiting for years.
Allie Coyne Mar 24 2017 3:26PM Telco/ISP
TIO can't break down NBN complaints by access tech

TIO can't break down NBN complaints by access tech

Not its role ‘to supervise the rollout’.
Ry Crozier Mar 24 2017 11:47AM Telco/ISP
TPG reverses brief iiNet customer exodus

TPG reverses brief iiNet customer exodus

Records strong growth in NBN, FTTB connections.
Ry Crozier Mar 21 2017 9:30AM Telco/ISP
Huawei replaces Australian CEO

Huawei replaces Australian CEO

Says strategy won’t change.
Staff Writers Mar 20 2017 1:26PM Networking
NBN Co assembles crack team to tackle Sky Muster issues

NBN Co assembles crack team to tackle Sky Muster issues

Unveils major drive for new engineering and architecture talent.
Ry Crozier Mar 20 2017 11:42AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co puts initial FTTC cost at $2800 per premises

NBN Co puts initial FTTC cost at $2800 per premises

Defers major expansion until after 2020.
Ry Crozier Mar 8 2017 6:01AM Telco/ISP

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