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 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
NBN Co signs up to Facebook's Workplace

NBN Co signs up to Facebook's Workplace

Most staff already using the social business platform.
Allie Coyne Oct 11 2016 3:02PM Telco/ISP
Inside Zurich Australia's digital overhaul

Inside Zurich Australia's digital overhaul

New ways of interacting with advisers and customers.
Ry Crozier Oct 11 2016 6:56AM Strategy
Botched software upgrade stutters NBN satellite connections

Botched software upgrade stutters NBN satellite connections

Modems struggle to connect to network after reboot.
Allie Coyne Oct 6 2016 2:05PM Telco/ISP
Watch: NBN Co's Sky Muster II blasts off

Watch: NBN Co's Sky Muster II blasts off

Second satellite launches from South America.
Allie Coyne Oct 6 2016 6:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN satellite launch delayed by bad weather

NBN satellite launch delayed by bad weather

Sky Muster II rescheduled to blast off within two days.
Allie Coyne Oct 5 2016 11:00AM Telco/ISP
ACCC declares Telstra's mass systems remediation complete

ACCC declares Telstra's mass systems remediation complete

Finally compliant with SSU.
Allie Coyne Oct 4 2016 9:24AM Telco/ISP

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