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

ACCC urged to battle Google

ACCC urged to battle Google

Microsoft-sponsored group pushes for Google competition inquiry.
John Hilvert Aug 18 2011, 4:06PM Security
Gov't agencies score poorly on ICT project maturity

Gov't agencies score poorly on ICT project maturity

Merits of P3M3 methodology questioned.
John Hilvert Aug 18 2011, 3:59PM Services
Finance breaches own IT procurement rules

Finance breaches own IT procurement rules

Agrees to seven actionable items in internal audit.
John Hilvert Aug 17 2011, 7:56AM Services
Government yet to respond to Reinecke IT review

Government yet to respond to Reinecke IT review

More than a year after receiving the report.
John Hilvert Aug 11 2011, 9:42AM Services
Telstra grilled over cost of Emergency Alert Service

Telstra grilled over cost of Emergency Alert Service

Emergency services fear price-gouging.
John Hilvert Aug 10 2011, 6:46AM Services
Government still considering telco data retention

Government still considering telco data retention

Data preservation rules separate - or a springboard for retention?
John Hilvert Aug 9 2011, 9:34AM Strategy
Conroy attacks Turnbull over latest broadband plan

Conroy attacks Turnbull over latest broadband plan

Coalition proposes new "Network Co" body to replace NBN Co.
James Hutchinson , John Hilvert Aug 4 2011, 7:21AM Collaboration
Cybercrime bill slammed by privacy group

Cybercrime bill slammed by privacy group

Government representatives play down concerns.
John Hilvert Aug 2 2011, 4:03PM Security
Telstra seeks timeout on data retention

Telstra seeks timeout on data retention

Asks for exemption, expects compensation.
John Hilvert Aug 2 2011, 9:04AM Collaboration
Defence seeks single vendor for Centralised Processing Project

Defence seeks single vendor for Centralised Processing Project

Outlines approach to multi-million dollar project.
John Hilvert Jul 29 2011, 12:24PM Services
Defence cyber security chief pushes intrusion prevention

Defence cyber security chief pushes intrusion prevention

Leaves negativity out of IT risk assessments.
John Hilvert Jul 28 2011, 9:30AM Security
Feds five years behind on cyber security: AusCERT

Feds five years behind on cyber security: AusCERT

Government and specialists debate cyber threats in Canberra.
John Hilvert Jul 28 2011, 9:26AM Security
DMO grab for Canon triggers breach

DMO grab for Canon triggers breach

Call for Canon printers breached Federal procurement guidelines.
John Hilvert Jul 25 2011, 8:27AM Hardware
Right to privacy puts eyes on infosec

Right to privacy puts eyes on infosec

A serious invasion of privacy could include unauthorised surveillance.
John Hilvert Jul 22 2011, 8:17AM Security
Victoria's train mobile network faces $31m cost blowout

Victoria's train mobile network faces $31m cost blowout

Underestimated from the start.
John Hilvert Jul 15 2011, 8:46AM Mobility
Commissioner eyes tough e-health privacy laws

Commissioner eyes tough e-health privacy laws

NEHTA chided for restricted community consultations.
John Hilvert Jul 14 2011, 9:56AM Security
Users shoot down defence missions database

Users shoot down defence missions database

System falls into disuse.
John Hilvert Jul 13 2011, 3:42PM Services
Fed review of IT procurement rules delayed to 2012

Fed review of IT procurement rules delayed to 2012

Department of Finance backs 'appropriate' direct procurement.
John Hilvert Jul 11 2011, 4:05PM Services
NBN Co defends actions over suppliers

NBN Co defends actions over suppliers

Changed risk profile taken on by NBN Co probed by committee.
John Hilvert Jul 6 2011, 3:03PM Finance
Tough rules loom for Government IT buying

Tough rules loom for Government IT buying

Sanctions on the table.
John Hilvert Jul 4 2011, 4:09PM Services

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