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 contractors gain in post-election trading

NBN contractors gain in post-election trading

Market rewards FTTN network?
Charis Palmer Sep 9 2013 1:41PM Financial Services
Calls to rebuild web security after NSA revelations

Calls to rebuild web security after NSA revelations

Security agency accused of deliberately undermining standards.
Joseph Menn Sep 9 2013 1:30PM Security
What an Abbott-led government promises for IT

What an Abbott-led government promises for IT

From NBN to procurement, change is coming.
Allie Coyne Sep 9 2013 12:54PM Strategy
Telstra may be tapped for NBN construction advice

Telstra may be tapped for NBN construction advice

Telcos talk new government outlook.
Ry Crozier Sep 9 2013 11:58AM Telco/ISP
Yahoo! reveals frequent Australian govt data requests

Yahoo! reveals frequent Australian govt data requests

Little content disclosed.
Juha Saarinen Sep 9 2013 6:02AM Strategy
NSA crypto breakthroughs revealed in Snowden leaks

NSA crypto breakthroughs revealed in Snowden leaks

Which protocols are compromised?
Juha Saarinen Sep 6 2013 10:03AM Security
NSA can break some encryption: new Snowden leak

NSA can break some encryption: new Snowden leak

Which protocols are compromised?
Juha Saarinen Sep 6 2013 8:20AM Security
Transfield NZ subbies down tools after no pay for weeks

Transfield NZ subbies down tools after no pay for weeks

'Computer glitch' investigated as cause.
Juha Saarinen Sep 5 2013 4:07PM Telco/ISP
Optus lobbies for copper cost carve-up

Optus lobbies for copper cost carve-up

Ducts already paid for by NBN Co?
Ry Crozier Sep 5 2013 11:05AM Telco/ISP
Australians still prefer public NBN: study

Australians still prefer public NBN: study

Study finds five years of mostly negative media sentiment.
Charis Palmer Sep 4 2013 10:41AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co deputy chair departs to contractor

NBN Co deputy chair departs to contractor

Steps down to avoid 'perceived conflict of interest'.
Allie Coyne Sep 2 2013 12:15PM Strategy
Analysis: Corporate data open to Customs probes

Analysis: Corporate data open to Customs probes

Customs officers can arbitrarily search digital devices on a whim.
Brett Winterford Sep 2 2013 11:53AM Security
Leaked documents shed light on FinFisher govt spyware

Leaked documents shed light on FinFisher govt spyware

Claims it can break encryption.
Juha Saarinen Sep 2 2013 8:55AM Security
Coalition to update existing Labor IT policy

Coalition to update existing Labor IT policy

Formal announcement later today.
Juha Saarinen Sep 2 2013 6:51AM Strategy
Further details of FinFisher govt spyware leaked

Further details of FinFisher govt spyware leaked

Claims it can break encryption.
Juha Saarinen Sep 2 2013 6:04AM Security
NBN Co reins in rollout transparency

NBN Co reins in rollout transparency

[Blog post] Fresh wave of data files removed from website.
Ry Crozier Aug 30 2013 3:57PM Telco/ISP
iiNet drops 20GB NBN satellite plan on congestion fears

iiNet drops 20GB NBN satellite plan on congestion fears

Cites service quality.
Ry Crozier Aug 28 2013 10:18AM Telco/ISP
Coalition won't pay extra for Telstra copper

Coalition won't pay extra for Telstra copper

Covered by definitive agreements.
Ry Crozier Aug 28 2013 9:54AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone customers to get 'priority' support service

Vodafone customers to get 'priority' support service

Front of the queue at Australian call centre.
Ry Crozier Aug 27 2013 1:06PM Telco/ISP
Chorus posts profit despite NBN hit

Chorus posts profit despite NBN hit

Tougher times ahead.
Juha Saarinen Aug 26 2013 8:19AM Telco/ISP

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