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.

The facts behind News Corp vs the NBN

The facts behind News Corp vs the NBN

Opinion: It's not about fast broadband.
Emma Dawson Aug 9 2013 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Telstra sees first $7m in copper disconnection fees

Telstra sees first $7m in copper disconnection fees

NBN income just under $400m.
Ry Crozier Aug 8 2013 10:37AM Telco/ISP
NZ Govt overrides regulator to set copper wholesale price

NZ Govt overrides regulator to set copper wholesale price

May contravene international law.
Juha Saarinen Aug 8 2013 6:43AM Telco/ISP
Silcar snags NBN rollout renewal

Silcar snags NBN rollout renewal

Worth up to $300m.
Ry Crozier Aug 7 2013 12:50PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co awards fibre works to Downer EDI

NBN Co awards fibre works to Downer EDI

Two contracts include entry into Western Australian rollout.
Ry Crozier Aug 6 2013 10:02AM Telco/ISP
Syntheo cuts losses on NBN work

Syntheo cuts losses on NBN work

Service Stream forecasts $20m JV loss.
Charis Palmer Aug 6 2013 9:33AM Telco/ISP
CSIRO sets up new data analytics research division

CSIRO sets up new data analytics research division

Attempting to harness big data.
Juha Saarinen Aug 6 2013 7:35AM Training & Development
What can NBN Co do in caretaker mode?

What can NBN Co do in caretaker mode?

It can't replace its CEO, for one.
Ry Crozier Aug 5 2013 4:51PM Telco/ISP
Telstra pit work to restart in two weeks

Telstra pit work to restart in two weeks

Ends nearly three-month halt.
Allie Coyne Aug 5 2013 2:32PM Telco/ISP
Competition seeks better password hashes

Competition seeks better password hashes

Crackable algos not good enough.
Danielle Walker Aug 2 2013 8:00AM Security
Telstra unveils UNI-V NBN voice service

Telstra unveils UNI-V NBN voice service

For voice-only customers.
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2013 6:29AM Telco/ISP
Snowden leaks more details on mass surveillance program

Snowden leaks more details on mass surveillance program

Australia key player in X-Keyscore.
Juha Saarinen Aug 1 2013 6:08AM Security
NZ landing site agreed for trans-Pacific cable

NZ landing site agreed for trans-Pacific cable

Auckland avoided.
Juha Saarinen Jul 29 2013 10:53AM Telco/ISP
Internet industry comes out against wholesale filtering

Internet industry comes out against wholesale filtering

Joins debate over British government plan.
Juha Saarinen Jul 26 2013 6:15AM Telco/ISP
Australian internet speeds 'peak' above 26 Mbps

Australian internet speeds 'peak' above 26 Mbps

Average climbing.
Ry Crozier Jul 24 2013 1:43PM Telco/ISP
ACCC goes after Startel for telemarketing practices

ACCC goes after Startel for telemarketing practices

Failed to inform consumers of their rights.
Juha Saarinen Jul 19 2013 3:17PM Strategy
Australia could provide minerals for next electronics boom

Australia could provide minerals for next electronics boom

Has 'opportunity' to be serious rare earths supplier .
Charis Palmer Jul 19 2013 11:48AM Hardware
Simon Hackett's blueprint to cut NBN cost

Simon Hackett's blueprint to cut NBN cost

'Fibre outcomes on a copper budget'.
Ry Crozier Jul 19 2013 6:37AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to reserve data port for government

NBN Co to reserve data port for government

Shops plan to education, health authorities.
Andrew Colley Jul 17 2013 6:59AM Telco/ISP
California data breach study indicates lack of encryption

California data breach study indicates lack of encryption

Notification law a decade old.
Adam Greenberg Jul 16 2013 8:45AM Security

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