Five months from election, Coalition launches NBN alternative
10 April, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffEnsuring robust election-year debate over the the national broadband network (NBN), the federal Coalition has launched its alternative FttN policy.
NBN service complexity changing training, outsourcing mix: survey
01 April, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffThe spread of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is driving many government organisations to reconsider their training, insourcing and outsourcing mix.
Vic ICT strategy drives telecoms procurement, Web revamp
28 March, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffVictoria's ICT strategy is bearing fruit as the state government revamps its telecommunications procurement and overhauls its main Web site after 10 years.
Agencies struggling with open data transition: OAIC
26 March, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffGovernment agencies are struggling with technical and procedural change necessary to bring government open data initiatives to fruition, an OAIC survey says
Teaching MPS pays for NSW schools
18 March, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffManaged print services (MPS) are delivering real savings for NSW schools seeking to cut their expenditure on printing and printers.
Managed printing: a license to print money
15 March, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffManaged printing services (MPS) are delivering real savings and improving environmental performance as government agencies work to slash print costs.
Councils must not fear giving data to citizens: Palmerston exec
07 March, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffLocal governments must not be scared to provide even raw data to improve governing and bolster citizen relationships, a Palmerston exec has warned.
Employers focus on retention as ICT skills shortage, election bite
28 February, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffThe federal election has provided certainty to an ICT industry but is forcing employers to focus on employee retention as an ICT skills shortage continues.
Building the NBN, one iPhone at a time
15 February, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffNBN Co contractor Downer/Kordia is using an innovative iPhone mobile app to help boost the efficiency of its fibre-optic rollout in Townsville.
Office admin draining Australians’ productivity: Canon
15 February, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffA growing volume of office administrative tasks is hitting worker productivity and opening the way for better technological solutions, a recent survey found
Open data, industry collaboration drive new Victorian ICT strategy
13 February, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffVictoria's state government has set aggressive targets as it debuts an ambitious ICT strategy overhauling agencies' procurement, open data, mobile and more.
Tasmania police sign on for NBN upgrade
30 January, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffTasmania's Department of Police & Emergency Management (DPEM) has signed a three-year deal with iiNet to connect its police stations to the NBN.
Silver Spring illuminates local governments about the IPv6 street light
29 January, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffSilver Spring Networks has joined a French developer to trial a citywide IPv6 network for controlling streetlights, parking meters, and other equipment.
Surge in ICT demand belies govt jobs pessimism
18 January, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffA surge in demand for ICT professionals has been a bright spot in jobs forecasts for 2013 despite overall pessimism in government-sector hiring.
AGIMO restructured as new government CIO, CTO appointed
18 December, 2012 by GovTechReview StaffThe Australian government's peak ICT strategy organisation, AGIMO, will undergo a major reorganisation to refocus itself around whole-of-government policy.
