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.

Govt seeks to limit Telstra advantage in NBN Co data flows

Govt seeks to limit Telstra advantage in NBN Co data flows

New licence condition for NBN Co proposed.
Allie Coyne Mar 24 2015 9:47AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co trials HFC, promises upgrade to fibre speeds

NBN Co trials HFC, promises upgrade to fibre speeds

Cable technology upgrade planned for 2017.
Juha Saarinen Mar 13 2015 6:46AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals costs for users to switch to fibre

NBN Co reveals costs for users to switch to fibre

Individuals to pay thousands, groups could pay millions.
Allie Coyne Mar 12 2015 10:44PM Telco/ISP
TPG offers $45 monthly wholesale FTTB package

TPG offers $45 monthly wholesale FTTB package

Opts against Layer 2 product initially.
Allie Coyne Mar 12 2015 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Telstra set to lose fight for 7 percent wholesale price hike

Telstra set to lose fight for 7 percent wholesale price hike

ACCC draft ruling mulls price drop.
Allie Coyne Mar 11 2015 9:30AM Telco/ISP
Cost of telco services falls while NBN plan prices rise

Cost of telco services falls while NBN plan prices rise

Customers search for bigger data caps.
Allie Coyne Mar 6 2015 9:07AM Telco/ISP
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

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