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.

A/NZ agencies spy on 'friendlies' for NSA

A/NZ agencies spy on 'friendlies' for NSA

Leak reveals sigint ops against Pacific countries, SE Asia.
Juha Saarinen Mar 5 2015 7:06AM Security
NBN Co losses climb as rollout steps up

NBN Co losses climb as rollout steps up

Broadly on track to meet fiscal year targets.
Allie Coyne Feb 26 2015 12:09PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co signs $400m HFC deal with Arris

NBN Co signs $400m HFC deal with Arris

Faster speeds promised.
Allie Coyne Feb 23 2015 8:56AM Telco/ISP
TPG puts FTTB plan back on sale

TPG puts FTTB plan back on sale

Offers $70 monthly bundle.
Allie Coyne Feb 19 2015 1:28PM Telco/ISP
Blood tests sent to NBN Co to thwart tower plans

Blood tests sent to NBN Co to thwart tower plans

Testing liability for health trends.
Ry Crozier Feb 17 2015 6:40AM Telco/ISP
ICON network sell-off to begin in June

ICON network sell-off to begin in June

Review to assess security implications of third-party ownership.
Paris Cowan Feb 13 2015 9:47AM Networking
Box to let customers manage encryption keys

Box to let customers manage encryption keys

Collaboration with AWS and Gemalto.
Juha Saarinen Feb 11 2015 6:16AM Security
Google, Apple defend Aussie tax contribution

Google, Apple defend Aussie tax contribution

Hit back at focus on tech companies.
Allie Coyne Feb 5 2015 12:07PM Financial Services
Vocus offloads Kiwi network construction unit

Vocus offloads Kiwi network construction unit

Sets up joint venture with Spark.
Juha Saarinen Feb 4 2015 10:50AM Telco/ISP
Aussie study aims to capture true value of public wi-fi

Aussie study aims to capture true value of public wi-fi

Will a toned-down NBN force local communities to innovate?
Paris Cowan Jan 23 2015 12:29PM Telco/ISP
Optus, iiNet concerned at 'relaxed' NBN infosec rules

Optus, iiNet concerned at 'relaxed' NBN infosec rules

Ring fencing round two.
Ry Crozier Jan 20 2015 11:59AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co begins FTTB rollout

NBN Co begins FTTB rollout

Will bring service to 6000 apartments.
Allie Coyne Jan 19 2015 9:26AM Telco/ISP
UK PM wants to ban encrypted comms

UK PM wants to ban encrypted comms

Election pledge aims to keep chatter within intelligence's reach.
Paris Cowan Jan 13 2015 11:23AM Telco/ISP
TPG stops selling NBN FTTB rival

TPG stops selling NBN FTTB rival

New regulations force product from sale.
Staff Writers Jan 6 2015 9:06AM Telco/ISP
The crypto protocols even the NSA can’t crack

The crypto protocols even the NSA can’t crack

Latest document dump reveals cyber-spy hit-list.
Paris Cowan Dec 29 2014 2:29PM Security
Telstra signs $390m NBN design contract

Telstra signs $390m NBN design contract

Works to finalise separate construction, maintenance contract.
Allie Coyne Dec 19 2014 3:10PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals date of HFC product launch

NBN Co reveals date of HFC product launch

Will start pilot next November.
Allie Coyne Dec 19 2014 11:45AM Telco/ISP
Telcos to go ahead with delayed Tasman Sea cable

Telcos to go ahead with delayed Tasman Sea cable

Telstra scales back investment in TGA.
Juha Saarinen Dec 18 2014 9:52AM Telco/ISP
Telstra hands over copper, HFC in new $11bn NBN deal

Telstra hands over copper, HFC in new $11bn NBN deal

Value of 2011 deal remains intact.
Allie Coyne Dec 14 2014 2:56PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to charge developers for fibre

NBN Co to charge developers for fibre

$300 passed on to end-users.
Allie Coyne Dec 11 2014 1:43PM Telco/ISP

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