Reported at www.themandarin.com.au: Services Australia has signed crucial technology contracts worth at least $360 million ahead of an impending federal election, ensuring the stability of critical IT infrastructure and government payments.

The largest deal, valued at $226 million, involves Canberra Data Centres for expanded data facilities, with additional contracts for data warehousing support and with Telstra for network services.

The agreements aim to fortify the agency’s technology operations during the caretaker period that follows election announcements.