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 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
Singapore ISP MyRepublic, Foxtel jump on NBN

Singapore ISP MyRepublic, Foxtel jump on NBN

Eye opportunity in burgeoning market.
Juha Saarinen Nov 4 2016 4:45AM Telco/ISP
'Sorry' isn't good enough when sensitive data is compromised

'Sorry' isn't good enough when sensitive data is compromised

[Blog post] Lack of responsibility means Red Cross won't be the last.
Juha Saarinen Nov 2 2016 2:30PM Security
Business class passengers crush smartphones in seats

Business class passengers crush smartphones in seats

Two fresh incidents prompt ATSB warning.
Ry Crozier Oct 31 2016 11:54AM Hardware
NBN Co eyes Salesforce expansion

NBN Co eyes Salesforce expansion

Year-old deployment grows wings.
Ry Crozier Oct 27 2016 11:58AM Software
NBN Co reveals ambition to become IoT player

NBN Co reveals ambition to become IoT player

Wants govt to expand remit to connect traffic lights, run IT services.
Ry Crozier Oct 21 2016 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone to sell NBN fixed-line services

Vodafone to sell NBN fixed-line services

Latest provider to switch from being a mobile-only player.
Ry Crozier Oct 19 2016 1:41PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co hits 8 Gbps over copper in XG.FAST trials

NBN Co hits 8 Gbps over copper in XG.FAST trials

Early-stage tech put through lab tests.
Juha Saarinen Oct 18 2016 7:17AM Telco/ISP

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