Andrew Birmingham

Andrew Birmingham is the B2B group managing editor of nextmedia. He joined nextmedia after selling the award-winning digital transformation title Which-50 which he launched in 2013.
He is the former associate publisher of The Australian Financial Review, where he was also a contributing editor and from where he was once fired for complaining about the sandwiches at a round table. As general manager channel development at the Financial Review Group he led the relaunch of afr.com.
During his career he has reported on the Australian ICT, finance and digital sectors for over thirty years. In addition to the AFR, his editorial credits also include The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, Computerworld, CIO, Industry Standard, Australian Biotechnology News iTnews, Digital Nation, CRN, ARN, B&T and My Business. He also held the roles of deputy managing director, VP Life Sciences, CIO and COO for IDG Communications.

Recent articles by Andrew Birmingham

COVER STORY: How KPMG, Mirvac and ASX use blockchain to build trust in the property sector

COVER STORY: How KPMG, Mirvac and ASX use blockchain to build trust in the property sector

Platform demonstrates mainstream applicability of blockchain technology.
Andrew Birmingham Aug 8 2022 5:44PM Emerging Tech
ASX abandons crypto-hostilities, bringing Web3 in from the cold

ASX abandons crypto-hostilities, bringing Web3 in from the cold

Recognises investable opportunity in the metaverse.
Andrew Birmingham , Velvet-Belle Templeman Aug 8 2022 6:08AM Emerging Tech
A billion dollars worth of connected TV ads wasted. The TV was turned off

A billion dollars worth of connected TV ads wasted. The TV was turned off

Well, this is awkward.
Andrew Birmingham Aug 3 2022 8:13AM Marketing
CISOs reveal their business case drivers for XDR

CISOs reveal their business case drivers for XDR

Need to unify endpoint and network telemetry.
Andrew Birmingham , Natalie Apostolou Jul 29 2022 12:03PM Security
So you want to build your own XDR team?

So you want to build your own XDR team?

Here are the skills you will need.
Andrew Birmingham Jul 29 2022 10:51AM Security
CISOs say XDR uptake driven by need for unified view of threats

CISOs say XDR uptake driven by need for unified view of threats

Access to specialist skills is critical.
Andrew Birmingham , Natalie Apostolou Jul 29 2022 10:11AM Security
CEOs say digital is the top area for investment: Gartner

CEOs say digital is the top area for investment: Gartner

Digital is overwhelmingly the top investment area.
Andrew Birmingham Jul 25 2022 8:10AM Finance
Tokens are a new asset class for valuations says Nick Abrahams

Tokens are a new asset class for valuations says Nick Abrahams

Tokens offer advantages for employees incentives schemes.
Andrew Birmingham Jul 20 2022 6:36AM Emerging Tech
Digital transformation market worth $US2.4 trillion by 2027

Digital transformation market worth $US2.4 trillion by 2027

Growing acceptance, but security concerns remain.
Andrew Birmingham Jul 19 2022 8:42AM Finance
Victor Zheng's payments outfit mx51 raises $32.5 million in Series B

Victor Zheng's payments outfit mx51 raises $32.5 million in Series B

Funds core system development and fraud prevention.
Staff Writers , Andrew Birmingham Jul 19 2022 8:12AM Finance
How is Web3 different to Web2 when it comes to cybercrime? It's not

How is Web3 different to Web2 when it comes to cybercrime? It's not

Two billion lost already this year.
Andrew Birmingham Jul 13 2022 7:17AM Governance
meetmagic finds philanthropic opportunity tackling sales call overload

meetmagic finds philanthropic opportunity tackling sales call overload

Goal to raise $250M by 2030.
Andrew Birmingham Jul 5 2022 2:00PM Finance
API shift at Basiq helps fintechs deliver on the promise of open banking

API shift at Basiq helps fintechs deliver on the promise of open banking

Zero tolerance around trust and transparency.
Andrew Birmingham Jun 30 2022 8:46AM Emerging Tech
Hoghomies creator Hi-Rez shares his lessons for NFT developers

Hoghomies creator Hi-Rez shares his lessons for NFT developers

Gas fees, ownership, and security are all issues to consider.
Andrew Birmingham , Velvet-Belle Templeman Jun 27 2022 12:37PM Emerging Tech
Auditor General criticises unethical administration of the $182M Entrepreneurs' Program

Auditor General criticises unethical administration of the $182M Entrepreneurs' Program

Most tenders were not evaluated against published criteria.
Andrew Birmingham Jun 27 2022 7:31AM Emerging Tech
Slack CTO Cal Henderson says Salesforce data empowers collaboration

Slack CTO Cal Henderson says Salesforce data empowers collaboration

The value proposition of the acquisition.
Andrew Birmingham , Velvet-Belle Templeman Jun 23 2022 6:00AM Emerging Tech
Case Study: Multicloud business drivers at MLC Life Insurance

Case Study: Multicloud business drivers at MLC Life Insurance

Improving capabilities for the future.
Andrew Birmingham , Velvet-Belle Templeman Jun 16 2022 7:00AM Emerging Tech
Monolithic marketing clouds on the way out: Sitecore CEO Steve Tzikakis

Monolithic marketing clouds on the way out: Sitecore CEO Steve Tzikakis

Says Sitecore has the first-mover advantage for next-generation marketing technology.
Andrew Birmingham , Velvet-Belle Templeman Jun 14 2022 5:30AM Marketing
Musical Metaverse: Why Hi-Rez, Wiz Khalifa dropped a single in Decentraland

Musical Metaverse: Why Hi-Rez, Wiz Khalifa dropped a single in Decentraland

How the metaverse can deliver a new level of intimacy for fans
Andrew Birmingham Jun 7 2022 1:53PM Emerging Tech

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