Australian Bureau of Statistics
Federal GovernmentNot Yet ReviewedOutsourcing Summary
Based on AusTender records and public reporting.
Outsourcing Vendors
1
Total Contracts
1
Work Performed In
Via outsourcing vendors
In Plain English
- Australian Bureau of Statistics has 1 outsourcing vendor relationship recorded on AusTender.
- IBM ($10M) — $9.6M Census 2016 contract. Website crashed on census night.
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
Consultancy Engagements
| Vendor | Type | Contract Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Managed Services | $10M $9.6M Census 2016 contract. Website crashed on census night. | Confirmed |
What Public Sources Say
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News
Census 2016 website crash - IBM contract“The 2016 Census website, managed by IBM under a $9.6 million contract, crashed on census night after a series of DDoS attacks. IBM was later fined and lost future government contracts.”