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.

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
Govt ditches uniform wholesale network pricing

Govt ditches uniform wholesale network pricing

Responds to Vertigan recommendations.
Paris Cowan Dec 11 2014 1:30PM Telco/ISP
ITU finalises gigabit over copper lines standard

ITU finalises gigabit over copper lines standard

Promises "fibre-like" speeds within 400 metres.
Juha Saarinen Dec 8 2014 12:12PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co cuts back targets in new construction plan

NBN Co cuts back targets in new construction plan

Reveals which areas will get full-strength fibre.
Allie Coyne Dec 1 2014 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Lundy to stay in touch with tech beyond politics

Lundy to stay in touch with tech beyond politics

Senator won't re-contest upper house seat.
Paris Cowan Nov 27 2014 2:14PM Training & Development
NBN Co cuts CVC pricing for RSPs

NBN Co cuts CVC pricing for RSPs

Commits to 12.5 percent reduction.
Allie Coyne Nov 26 2014 2:20PM Telco/ISP
Telstra, DiData battle for Canberra cloud market

Telstra, DiData battle for Canberra cloud market

Big players announce govt-focused services.
Paris Cowan Nov 24 2014 11:56AM Strategy
WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption

WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption

Offers extra-strength security.
Ashley Carman Nov 20 2014 3:32PM Financial Services

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