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 adds 2.6m premises into construction schedule

NBN Co adds 2.6m premises into construction schedule

At least one million new premises given ‘availability’ dates.
Ry Crozier Mar 6 2017 6:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co admits to 'exorbitant' number of satellite failures

NBN Co admits to 'exorbitant' number of satellite failures

Could take a year to fix Sky Muster issues.
Allie Coyne Feb 28 2017 10:35PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reinstates fixed-line tech type in rollout maps

NBN Co reinstates fixed-line tech type in rollout maps

‘Major update’ also adds availability dates for Telstra HFC footprint.
Ry Crozier Feb 27 2017 6:00AM Telco/ISP
Hills hurt by 'delivery issues' on Ericsson NBN deal

Hills hurt by 'delivery issues' on Ericsson NBN deal

Impacts first-half results.
Ry Crozier Feb 21 2017 10:39AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals reverse power draw for FTTdp

NBN Co reveals reverse power draw for FTTdp

Lays out energy requirements for new service.
Ry Crozier Feb 20 2017 2:58PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co bends to RSP calls for revamped fees

NBN Co bends to RSP calls for revamped fees

Will tailor controversial CVC to individual resellers.
Allie Coyne Feb 17 2017 10:00AM Telco/ISP
Interim NBN satellite users urged to migrate as switch-off looms

Interim NBN satellite users urged to migrate as switch-off looms

But Sky Muster still not performing.
Allie Coyne Feb 16 2017 2:09PM Telco/ISP
Demand 'still not there' for 1Gbps: NBN Co

Demand 'still not there' for 1Gbps: NBN Co

Despite ongoing trials.
Ry Crozier Feb 9 2017 12:24PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co needs to coax customers onto higher speeds

NBN Co needs to coax customers onto higher speeds

Or risk missing revenue targets.
Ry Crozier Feb 9 2017 11:59AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's new lab will scope out future technology

NBN Co's new lab will scope out future technology

Charged with creating 'opportunity catalogue'.
Ry Crozier Feb 8 2017 10:41AM Telco/ISP
Anglo American sees 40 percent future gains from tech

Anglo American sees 40 percent future gains from tech

On top of similar gains in past three years.
Barbara Lewis Feb 7 2017 11:55AM Software
NBN Co sets fee for after-hours installation

NBN Co sets fee for after-hours installation

New service to begin March 20.
Ry Crozier Feb 6 2017 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone first to sign up for NBN mobile backhaul

Vodafone first to sign up for NBN mobile backhaul

Cuts commercial deal for NSW antenna.
Ry Crozier Feb 3 2017 10:44AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals suburbs 'likely' to get FTTdp

NBN Co reveals suburbs 'likely' to get FTTdp

Covers 450k premises in Optus HFC footprint.
Ry Crozier Feb 1 2017 1:44PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co won't say how many ADSL users will end up on satellite

NBN Co won't say how many ADSL users will end up on satellite

How you connect now is no guarantee for the future.
Ry Crozier Jan 30 2017 6:47AM Telco/ISP
NBN still no case study for nationalised broadband

NBN still no case study for nationalised broadband

Second US think tank in six months unconvinced by Aussie experience.
Ry Crozier Jan 25 2017 11:55AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone pushes to curb future NBN Co 'bad behaviour'

Vodafone pushes to curb future NBN Co 'bad behaviour'

Why Telstra-era rules remain relevant.
Ry Crozier Jan 23 2017 11:45AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co anticipating 'new problems' in metro rollout

NBN Co anticipating 'new problems' in metro rollout

But CEO says 2020 goal still achievable.
Ry Crozier Jan 18 2017 12:01AM Telco/ISP
Govt invests in trial to improve GPS accuracy for Australia

Govt invests in trial to improve GPS accuracy for Australia

Wants to drop range from metres to centimetres.
Juha Saarinen Jan 17 2017 11:40AM Strategy
Qantas to start NBN satellite trial next month

Qantas to start NBN satellite trial next month

Agreement for nine-month PoC detailed.
Allie Coyne Jan 16 2017 2:53PM Telco/ISP

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