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.

NBN Co's TransACT fibre buy gets green light

NBN Co's TransACT fibre buy gets green light

ACCC approves $9 million deal.
Staff Writers Nov 14 2013 5:38PM Networking
Hackett, Flannigan, Milne join NBN Co board

Hackett, Flannigan, Milne join NBN Co board

Former head of construction returns, Hackett resigns from iiNet.
Allie Coyne Nov 12 2013 11:43AM Telco/ISP
Video: Turnbull shows NBN fibre rollout still moving

Video: Turnbull shows NBN fibre rollout still moving

Takes in Western Sydney rollout site.
Ry Crozier Nov 8 2013 3:05PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co brings in another Telstra exec

NBN Co brings in another Telstra exec

COO shunted.
Allie Coyne Nov 7 2013 9:20AM Telco/ISP
NBN ripe for rejig in wake of mobile explosion

NBN ripe for rejig in wake of mobile explosion

Vodafone presses policy influence.
Ry Crozier Nov 6 2013 4:15PM Telco/ISP
Tas Govt tries to resurrect NBN on power poles

Tas Govt tries to resurrect NBN on power poles

Dusts off Aurora plan.
Ry Crozier Nov 6 2013 10:35AM Telco/ISP
Some constructive advice for Malcolm Turnbull

Some constructive advice for Malcolm Turnbull

OPINION: Don't throw out baby with the bathwater, says MP Jason Clare.
Jason Clare Nov 6 2013 7:40AM Telco/ISP
Chorus price cut casts shadow over Ultra-Fast Broadband

Chorus price cut casts shadow over Ultra-Fast Broadband

Government caught in the middle.
Juha Saarinen Nov 5 2013 3:03PM Telco/ISP
IT workers on 457 visas increase

IT workers on 457 visas increase

Union wants protection for Aussie jobs.
Juha Saarinen Nov 5 2013 5:31AM Training & Development
Twitter to encrypt direct messages

Twitter to encrypt direct messages

As a result of the growing NSA revelations, the social micro-blogging site is upping its defenses by planning to encrypt its direct messaging Service.
Marcos Colon Nov 4 2013 2:00PM Security
NSA ushers new dark age for email

NSA ushers new dark age for email

The Dark Mail Alliance builds distinct end-to-end crypto.
Adam Greenberg Nov 4 2013 8:00AM Security
Huawei eyes opportunities beyond 'that' NBN bid

Huawei eyes opportunities beyond 'that' NBN bid

Expresses disappointment as political fallout rages.
Ry Crozier Nov 1 2013 4:30PM Networking
Govt calls in advisors over NBN reformat

Govt calls in advisors over NBN reformat

Seeks commercial advice.
Ry Crozier Nov 1 2013 12:27PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to bring fibre to 150k more homes

NBN Co to bring fibre to 150k more homes

Fresh build approval received.
Ry Crozier Nov 1 2013 6:41AM Telco/ISP
Telstra pulls NBN rollout data file offline

Telstra pulls NBN rollout data file offline

[Blog post] New transparency regime kicks in.
Ry Crozier Oct 31 2013 6:51AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co unveils high-level overview of rollout stats

NBN Co unveils high-level overview of rollout stats

[Blog post] Expect weekly updates, but granular data sources kept behind firewall.
Ry Crozier Oct 30 2013 3:34PM Telco/ISP
Telstra takes NBN Co to court

Telstra takes NBN Co to court

Disagreement over pricing matters.
Allie Coyne Oct 30 2013 11:15AM Telco/ISP
Half a million NBN fibre connections in limbo

Half a million NBN fibre connections in limbo

Will you miss out on FTTP?
Ry Crozier Oct 30 2013 7:24AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co commits to NABERS data centre ratings

NBN Co commits to NABERS data centre ratings

Network hubs to be assessed.
Ry Crozier Oct 29 2013 5:46PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co brings in consultants for strategic review

NBN Co brings in consultants for strategic review

Three firms win advisory work.
Ry Crozier Oct 25 2013 3:42PM Telco/ISP

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