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.

Australia to play role in IBM cognitive eye health project

Australia to play role in IBM cognitive eye health project

Interns recruited into global effort.
Ry Crozier Aug 19 2016 6:56AM Software
NBN passes one million active users on the network

NBN passes one million active users on the network

Can it add 2.4 million connected premises in one year?
Allie Coyne Aug 16 2016 10:01AM Telco/ISP
OTT players face telco-like regulation in EU

OTT players face telco-like regulation in EU

May threaten end-to-end encryption of services.
Julia Fioretti Aug 16 2016 6:41AM Telco/ISP
Govt releases billion-line 'de-identified' health dataset

Govt releases billion-line 'de-identified' health dataset

Medicare claims dating back to 1984 available online.
Paris Cowan Aug 15 2016 12:26PM Security
NBN subcontractor accused of fraud in payments spat

NBN subcontractor accused of fraud in payments spat

Judge claims construction firm was topping up invoices.
Paris Cowan Aug 12 2016 5:08PM Telco/ISP
Coca-Cola Amatil to expand industrial automation

Coca-Cola Amatil to expand industrial automation

Australia-wide strategy to be developed.
Ry Crozier Aug 5 2016 6:55AM Strategy
Google Cloud to allow customer crypto keys

Google Cloud to allow customer crypto keys

Gives users full control over storage data scrambling.
Juha Saarinen Aug 2 2016 8:10AM Security
ABS forced to defend Census website security

ABS forced to defend Census website security

Insecure encryption raises eyebrows.
Allie Coyne Aug 1 2016 2:43PM Security
NBN ISP SkyMesh snapped up by UK rural satellite company

NBN ISP SkyMesh snapped up by UK rural satellite company

Hopes for slice of 400,000 premise market in Australia.
Juha Saarinen Aug 1 2016 6:14AM Telco/ISP
Telcos forced to open up high-speed broadband networks

Telcos forced to open up high-speed broadband networks

ACCC introduces new regulation.
Allie Coyne Jul 29 2016 11:59AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sends first Telstra HFC site live

NBN Co sends first Telstra HFC site live

WA suburb becomes second HFC location after Redcliffe.
Allie Coyne Jul 29 2016 6:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co signs billion-dollar HFC build deal

NBN Co signs billion-dollar HFC build deal

Construction contract goes to six firms.
Allie Coyne Jul 14 2016 8:44AM Telco/ISP
Woolworths wants to become a 'full service' telco

Woolworths wants to become a 'full service' telco

Exclusive: Reveals fixed-line, content ambitions.
Ry Crozier Jul 12 2016 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Facebook trials end-to-end encryption for Messenger

Facebook trials end-to-end encryption for Messenger

Users opt-in for added privacy.
Staff Writers Jul 11 2016 11:57AM Security
Conroy calls for NBN Co's Switkowski to resign

Conroy calls for NBN Co's Switkowski to resign

'Demands' apology over AFP raids on his office.
Allie Coyne Jul 6 2016 10:59AM Telco/ISP
The juiciest opportunities from Vocus' $861m Nextgen buy

The juiciest opportunities from Vocus' $861m Nextgen buy

From subsea to LNG.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2016 6:31AM Telco/ISP
NBN opens Redcliffe HFC network to ISPs

NBN opens Redcliffe HFC network to ISPs

Declares 18,800 premises ready for service.
Ry Crozier Jun 30 2016 2:35PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's chief architect quits

NBN Co's chief architect quits

Tony Cross ends six-year stint.
Staff Writers Jun 29 2016 9:56AM Telco/ISP
Clinton promises to connect all US homes to high-speed broadband

Clinton promises to connect all US homes to high-speed broadband

Unveils tech policy.
Staff Writers Jun 29 2016 6:59AM Strategy
iiNet starts NBN HFC cable trials

iiNet starts NBN HFC cable trials

Small sites in Qld and WA selected.
Juha Saarinen Jun 27 2016 6:00AM Telco/ISP

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