John Hilvert

Canberra correspondent John Hilvert has twenty years experience in journalism, public policy, web development and research. Writing from Parliament House in Canberra, Hilvert has worked in public policy for five Commonwealth agencies, authored over a dozen education books, worked as communications director for the Internet Industry Association and edited Australian PC User magazine. Hilvert has also worked as a journalist The Australian, MIS and Computerworld Australia, among other titles. He is an unashamed bluegrass tragic.

Recent articles by John Hilvert

Canberra opens Microsoft licenses up to new panel

Canberra opens Microsoft licenses up to new panel

Updated: exclusive Data#3 deal up for grabs.
Allie Coyne , John Hilvert Nov 4 2011, 1:31PM Software
Victorian Government doubles eServices panel

Victorian Government doubles eServices panel

Adopts conciliatory tone after ICT industry backlash.
John Hilvert Nov 1 2011, 8:30AM Strategy
Govt cloud concerns reflect poor planning: analyst

Govt cloud concerns reflect poor planning: analyst

Analyst touts security, on-shore data replication options.
John Hilvert Sep 29 2011, 6:20AM Services
Dodgy text tarnishes SMS emergency service system

Dodgy text tarnishes SMS emergency service system

Poor spelling undermined authority of the alert.
John Hilvert Sep 26 2011, 7:32AM Mobility
Google search costs economy $430m a year, says Microsoft-sponsored group

Google search costs economy $430m a year, says Microsoft-sponsored group

Urges more competition in search.
John Hilvert Sep 23 2011, 1:28PM Services
Defence mulls cloud models

Defence mulls cloud models

Data centre scoping study reveals preference for 'physical private cloud'.
John Hilvert Sep 21 2011, 9:43PM Services
Defence contractor warns of false cyber security beliefs

Defence contractor warns of false cyber security beliefs

Four 'mindsets' that trip up specialists.
John Hilvert Sep 19 2011, 7:17AM Security
Open Technology Foundation kicks off

Open Technology Foundation kicks off

Gets warm reception at Canberra launch.
John Hilvert Sep 14 2011, 3:50PM Hardware
MyRegion.gov.au site goes into beta

MyRegion.gov.au site goes into beta

Budget breakdown site part of deal that brought Labor to power.
John Hilvert Sep 12 2011, 3:00PM Services
WA Departments caught in ICT conflicts audit

WA Departments caught in ICT conflicts audit

Contractor ties questioned.
John Hilvert Sep 9 2011, 7:02AM Services
WA Departments caught in ICT conflicts audit

WA Departments caught in ICT conflicts audit

Contractor ties questioned.
John Hilvert Sep 8 2011, 3:28PM Services
The trouble with government procurement rules

The trouble with government procurement rules

Good, bad and ... ignored guidelines for government.
John Hilvert Sep 8 2011, 7:19AM Services
Queensland ICT bodies deny political interference

Queensland ICT bodies deny political interference

ICT Workgroup stays united in face of criticism.
John Hilvert Sep 6 2011, 2:15PM Services
Defence looking for help beyond procurement panels

Defence looking for help beyond procurement panels

First opts out of data centre panel, now viewing options to sidestep AGIMO.
John Hilvert Sep 6 2011, 8:00AM Services
IIA in disarray following chief's shock resignation

IIA in disarray following chief's shock resignation

False start as incoming IIA chief Steve Burrell resigns for "personal reasons".
John Hilvert Sep 5 2011, 6:47AM Sales & Marketing
NBN Co faces further scrutiny over progress

NBN Co faces further scrutiny over progress

Joint committee resolves to watch more closely after report deadline missed.
John Hilvert Sep 1 2011, 7:25AM Collaboration
Feds urged to adopt e-invoices to avoid big carbon tax bill

Feds urged to adopt e-invoices to avoid big carbon tax bill

Could save $24m a year.
John Hilvert Aug 31 2011, 2:57PM Services
Annual internet sales up 15%

Annual internet sales up 15%

Web presence poor across the board.
John Hilvert Aug 26 2011, 7:25AM Services
Defence opts out of Government data centre panel

Defence opts out of Government data centre panel

Inks $40 million deal with Accenture.
John Hilvert Aug 25 2011, 4:40PM Cloud
Data theft flaws found in cybercrime bill

Data theft flaws found in cybercrime bill

No reprieve for small ISPs.
John Hilvert Aug 22 2011, 7:47AM Security

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