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

Finance awards Major Office Machines panels

Finance awards Major Office Machines panels

Not entirely certain the procurement scheme will deliver budgeted savings.
John Hilvert Apr 20 2011, 12:04PM Finance
Finance awards Major Office Machines panels

Finance awards Major Office Machines panels

Not entirely certain the procurement scheme will deliver budgeted savings.
John Hilvert Apr 20 2011, 6:46AM Printing
CAD Australia loses right to domain name

CAD Australia loses right to domain name

WIPO strips reseller's domain name after partnership expires.
John Hilvert Apr 19 2011, 3:14PM Sales & Marketing
Government ICT market to tighten in 2011/12

Government ICT market to tighten in 2011/12

AGIMO to drive coordinated ICT procurement.
John Hilvert Apr 11 2011, 8:33AM Finance
NBN Co tight-lipped over Flannigan departure

NBN Co tight-lipped over Flannigan departure

Head of construction leaves.
John Hilvert Apr 5 2011, 3:12PM Collaboration
Five firms named for Government data centre panel

Five firms named for Government data centre panel

In line for multi-million dollar deals.
John Hilvert Mar 30 2011, 8:34AM Collaboration
ASIO reveals cyberspooks unit

ASIO reveals cyberspooks unit

Defences against attacks on critical infrastructure to be unveiled tonight.
John Hilvert Mar 10 2011, 3:40PM Security
Search for new IIA chief as Coroneos retires

Search for new IIA chief as Coroneos retires

Shock exit.
John Hilvert Feb 18 2011, 8:03AM Strategy
AGIMO challenged by own mandatory web guide

AGIMO challenged by own mandatory web guide

Websites ripe for updates.
John Hilvert Feb 17 2011, 4:54PM Collaboration
Energy savings excuse Finance from printer panel

Energy savings excuse Finance from printer panel

Commitment questioned.
John Hilvert Feb 17 2011, 4:49PM Hardware
AIIA attacks AGIMO's ICT panel proposals

AIIA attacks AGIMO's ICT panel proposals

Proposed fee, reverse auctions and procurement thresholds trouble the industry.
John Hilvert Feb 14 2011, 8:09AM Strategy
Skills supply could affect NBN's roll-out

Skills supply could affect NBN's roll-out

NBN Co makes training provisions.
John Hilvert Dec 21 2010, 9:28AM Collaboration
Advisers required for electronic health record system

Advisers required for electronic health record system

Government seeks advice on benefits, trends.
John Hilvert Dec 20 2010, 10:29AM Services
UN mulls internet regulation options

UN mulls internet regulation options

WikiLeaks sparks push for tighter controls.
John Hilvert Dec 20 2010, 10:18AM Collaboration
AFP: Google off the hook for privacy breach

AFP: Google off the hook for privacy breach

Low chance of criminal prosecution.
John Hilvert Dec 6 2010, 9:41AM Security
Federal Govt mulls building own data centre

Federal Govt mulls building own data centre

Expert consultants called in.
John Hilvert Dec 3 2010, 12:15PM Collaboration
ISPs sign up to voluntary anti-zombie code

ISPs sign up to voluntary anti-zombie code

Widespread support.
John Hilvert Dec 1 2010, 9:19AM Security
Report: Gershon cuts deeper for some

Report: Gershon cuts deeper for some

Reinecke report recommends changes for AGIMO.
John Hilvert Nov 19 2010, 9:18AM Finance
Interpol offers "worst of" list to Australian ISPs

Interpol offers "worst of" list to Australian ISPs

The ACMA to evaluate.
John Hilvert Nov 10 2010, 8:22AM Security
Q&A: Australia's Information Commissioner, John McMillan

Q&A: Australia's Information Commissioner, John McMillan

On FOI, privacy, reuse rights and not stepping on too many toes.
John Hilvert Nov 2 2010, 8:57AM Strategy

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