SMBs welcome Government moves to appoint an IT advocate, but say little will change unless the position is given more power
Small and medium-sized IT providers have welcomed the Federal Government’s plans to appoint an SMB IT advocate, but some claim nothing will change unless it gains extra powers.
Government Senator claims SMB suppliers are on a level playing field with big business but calls for more assistance for small players in winning government contracts
Labor ACT senator, Kate Lundy, has announced the Government’s plan to appoint an IT advocate to assist SMB suppliers targeting government and enterprise contracts.
The deal includes managing the IT infrastructure and providing support services for the Department of Broadband
ASX-listed service provider, ASG (ASX:ASZ) has snagged a $13 million contract with the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE).
Business groups and political parties have cited concerns about the retail/wholesale split and express opposition to parts of the Government's NBNco legislation
Analysts and industry representatives have given the Government’s NBN draft legislation mixed reviews, but political parties are signalling plans to oppose it.
CSC's CTO is confident the Federal Government will come up with some form of internal cloud computing system by next year.
A government cloud in Australia could be launched within 18 months, according to CSC CTO, Bob Hayward.
Independant senator, Nick Xenophon, talks about filtering cloud computing and Telstra separation
Independent senator for South Australia, Senator Nick Xenophon, has a strong voter base and a vital cross-bench seat. He spoke with ARN about the need for negotiation with the Government over ISP filtering, Telstra’s separation and keeping cloud-based information in Australia.
World’s biggest tax advisory firms come out against the Government, claiming it is “decimating” Australian ICT research
The Government has been forced to defend itself as a wall of opposition emerges from major financial firms against planned changes to Australia’s research and development tax concessions.
Enex Testlabs welcomes proposed auditing by the Liberal Party and challenges industry groups to find flaws with its Internet filtering trial
The company responsible for the controversial ISP filtering trial will welcome any proposed audit and claims to have proven beyond doubt that a filter is feasible.
Government aims to boost industry and banking contacts with appointments to the National Broadband Network company
The organisation created to oversee the rollout of a National Broadband Network has brought on two more directors.
Minister for Home Affairs, Brendan O'Connor, asks community to submit their views to a neutral Government
The Government has called for further public discussion over an R18+ rating for video games.
Federal Government further invests in the broadband initiative
The Federal Government has committed another $23.8 million to the Australian Broadband Guarantee to deliver services while the NBN is on its way.
Nationals’ call for separation come as Telecommunications Reform bill gets delayed in the senate due to extensive debate over the emissions trading scheme
The National Party’s deputy senate leader, Fiona Nash, and Queensland senator, Barnaby Joyce, have spoken in favour of Telstra’s structural separation despite Liberal party opposition to the split.
Springboard analyst says SaaS providers and application developers can expect more business from Australian governments
Government IT spending will increase to $6.9 billion by the end of 2009 and reach $7.6bn by 2011, according to analysts.
ICT lobby group chairman claims ISP filtering is the minimum, not the total solution
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has called for more filters and measures on top of the Government’s controversial plans for an ISP filter, stating that it alone will not stop illegal content.
Five suppliers chosen on interim datacentre facilities and services panel triggered by Gershon review
The Federal Government has nominated an interim panel of five datacentre suppliers to provide services under its datacentre facilities and services contract.
