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.

United States eases permits for Aussie workers

United States eases permits for Aussie workers

"Unnecessary hurdle" removed.
Juha Saarinen Jan 19 2016 11:47AM Strategy
NBN trials HFC construction in 17 suburbs

NBN trials HFC construction in 17 suburbs

Customers can’t use connections to access the network.
Andrew Sadauskas Jan 18 2016 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Optus warns against NBN mission creep

Optus warns against NBN mission creep

Opposes network builder expanding its business activity.
Andrew Colley Jan 15 2016 12:18PM Telco/ISP
ABS digital stats review could reveal NBN risks

ABS digital stats review could reveal NBN risks

May fill crucial gaps in broadband market intelligence.
Andrew Colley Jan 15 2016 6:05AM Telco/ISP
NBN exceeds FY16 activation targets

NBN exceeds FY16 activation targets

But telco economists remain wary.
Andrew Colley Jan 13 2016 6:22AM Telco/ISP
Communications Dept gets a new chief

Communications Dept gets a new chief

Dr Heather Smith replaces Drew Clarke.
Staff Writers Jan 12 2016 1:17PM Strategy
NBN to pay Telstra to fix telco's copper network

NBN to pay Telstra to fix telco's copper network

Pair also sign MoU for HFC.
Allie Coyne Dec 21 2015 9:07AM Telco/ISP
Optus slugged $51,000 over 'NBN-like speeds' claim

Optus slugged $51,000 over 'NBN-like speeds' claim

Cable internet claims found to be misleading.
Andrew Sadauskas Dec 17 2015 10:16AM Telco/ISP
NBN hires new networks boss

NBN hires new networks boss

Greg Adcock's replacement named.
Allie Coyne Dec 16 2015 10:17AM Telco/ISP
NBN shifts 40k premises off satellite to offer more data

NBN shifts 40k premises off satellite to offer more data

Wants to avoid congestion issues on long-term satellite.
Allie Coyne Dec 14 2015 1:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN offers faster fixed wireless

NBN offers faster fixed wireless

50/20 product launches.
Allie Coyne Dec 7 2015 6:00AM Telco/ISP
NBN facing massive copper remediation bill

NBN facing massive copper remediation bill

Updated: leaked documents reveal tenfold increase in cost.
Allie Coyne Dec 3 2015 7:23AM Telco/ISP
NBN to trial discounts for ISPs with heavy users

NBN to trial discounts for ISPs with heavy users

Exclusive: Testing a change to contentious pricing model.
Allie Coyne Nov 27 2015 9:04AM Telco/ISP
NBN considering overbuilding dodgy $800m Optus cable

NBN considering overbuilding dodgy $800m Optus cable

Finds network not fit for purpose.
Allie Coyne , Andrew Sadauskas Nov 25 2015 2:56PM Telco/ISP
TrueCrypt gets cautious thumbs up in technical analysis

TrueCrypt gets cautious thumbs up in technical analysis

Personal storage encryption tool 'mostly safe'.
Juha Saarinen Nov 23 2015 6:19AM Security
Australia needs to have a conversation about net neutrality: NBN chairman

Australia needs to have a conversation about net neutrality: NBN chairman

Issue "amplified" by 4K video and network investment costs.
Andrew Sadauskas Nov 18 2015 12:41PM Telco/ISP
Slew of snafus threaten integrity of SSL/TLS

Slew of snafus threaten integrity of SSL/TLS

[Blog post] Digital certificate system too fragile.
Juha Saarinen Nov 17 2015 2:13PM Security
NBN starts HFC pilot in Queensland

NBN starts HFC pilot in Queensland

300 homes, four service providers test the experience.
Allie Coyne Nov 9 2015 9:31AM Telco/ISP
ACCC wants to regulate high-speed broadband access

ACCC wants to regulate high-speed broadband access

Vectoring noise-cancellation requirements triggered competition concerns.
Juha Saarinen Nov 6 2015 11:01AM Telco/ISP
UK to make tech companies retain crypto keys

UK to make tech companies retain crypto keys

Bill to mandate access to encrypted content.
Juha Saarinen Nov 3 2015 12:07PM Security

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