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.

Govt faces off with regional Australia over decreased broadband funding

Govt faces off with regional Australia over decreased broadband funding

Analysis: Even if it can plot an exit, should it be a goal of government?
Ry Crozier Dec 20 2016 2:42PM Telco/ISP
Canberra continues to fork out for OPEL

Canberra continues to fork out for OPEL

Reaches out of court settlement with telcos eight years on.
Paris Cowan Dec 19 2016 1:36PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to bring skinny fibre to new estates in 2017

NBN Co to bring skinny fibre to new estates in 2017

Readies greenfields for MTM.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2016 4:25PM Telco/ISP
The NBN has cost Australia $8.8bn in net worth

The NBN has cost Australia $8.8bn in net worth

PBO reveals impact on bottom line.
Allie Coyne Dec 14 2016 10:19AM Telco/ISP
TPG forced to reveal FTTB business model

TPG forced to reveal FTTB business model

Amid deep distrust over how telco operates.
Ry Crozier Dec 13 2016 12:00PM Telco/ISP
'NBN tax' will slug consumers with higher broadband prices

'NBN tax' will slug consumers with higher broadband prices

New scheme to fund satellite, wireless costs.
Allie Coyne Dec 12 2016 3:43PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co says it's still too early for MTM operating costs

NBN Co says it's still too early for MTM operating costs

Attempts to calculate now would be “misleading”.
Ry Crozier Dec 8 2016 12:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN hits snag in FTTdp adoption

NBN hits snag in FTTdp adoption

Broadband users could be seen by law as electricity suppliers.
Ry Crozier Dec 8 2016 6:30AM Telco/ISP
TPG shares soar after Teoh reassures investors

TPG shares soar after Teoh reassures investors

Will rely on infrastructure, mobile to combat low NBN margins.
Allie Coyne Dec 7 2016 2:47PM Telco/ISP
Google to set up Sydney threat detection team

Google to set up Sydney threat detection team

Will act in 24x7 global operation.
Ry Crozier Nov 30 2016 9:57AM Security
AFP likely to be blocked from accessing seized NBN documents

AFP likely to be blocked from accessing seized NBN documents

Committee recommends parliamentary privilege.
Allie Coyne Nov 28 2016 5:08PM Telco/ISP
Telstra failing to plug earnings hole with new investments

Telstra failing to plug earnings hole with new investments

Expansions yet to pay off.
Staff Writers Nov 28 2016 1:54PM Telco/ISP
Switkowski argues op-ed didn't breach caretaker rules

Switkowski argues op-ed didn't breach caretaker rules

Faces grilling from parliamentary committee.
Andrew Colley Nov 25 2016 12:33PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co moved an FTTN cabinet after users asked to connect

NBN Co moved an FTTN cabinet after users asked to connect

Physical relocation deemed better than altering footprint.
Ry Crozier Nov 23 2016 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Switkowski to front NBN committee over op-ed

Switkowski to front NBN committee over op-ed

Will be grilled over breach of caretaker conventions.
Andrew Colley Nov 22 2016 10:00AM Telco/ISP
The govt will loan NBN Co $20bn to finish rollout

The govt will loan NBN Co $20bn to finish rollout

Cash will prevent looming shortfall.
Allie Coyne Nov 18 2016 12:31PM Telco/ISP
'Press enter key' exploit defeats Linux encryption

'Press enter key' exploit defeats Linux encryption

Vulnerability allows for data exfiltration.
Juha Saarinen Nov 16 2016 5:59AM Security
Tech firms ask Trump to support encryption, ease regulations

Tech firms ask Trump to support encryption, ease regulations

In attempt to repair damaged relationship.
Staff Writers Nov 15 2016 3:38PM Security
Adobe to add GST for Aussie SaaS users from December

Adobe to add GST for Aussie SaaS users from December

Follows introduction of 'Netflix Tax'.
Juha Saarinen Nov 8 2016 11:02AM Financial Services
NBN passes 1 million FTTN/B premises

NBN passes 1 million FTTN/B premises

MTM rollout grows.
Allie Coyne Nov 8 2016 10:02AM Telco/ISP

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