Brett Winterford

One of Australia’s most experienced technology journalists, former iTnews Group Editor Brett Winterford has written about the business of technology for 15 years.

Awarded Business Journalist and Technology Journalist of the year at the 2004 ITjourno awards and Editor of the Year at the 2009 Publishers Australia 'Bell' awards, Winterford has extensive experience in both the business and technology press, writing for such publications as the Australian Financial Review and The Sydney Morning Herald.

As editor of iTnews Brett has led a team of award-winning journalists; delivered speeches at industry events; authored, commissioned and edited research papers, curated technology conferences [The iTnews Executive Summit and Australian Data Centre Strategy Summit and also shares the judging of the annual Benchmark Awards.

Brett's areas of specialty include enterprise software, cloud computing and IT services.

Recent articles by Brett Winterford

Cloud pioneer David Kennedy quits the public service

Cloud pioneer David Kennedy quits the public service

NSW Trade and Investment CIO moves into financial services sector.
Brett Winterford Dec 5 2014 12:23PM Strategy
Mi9's secret is out: 'all-in' on public cloud

Mi9's secret is out: 'all-in' on public cloud

Migrates server farm to AWS.
Brett Winterford Dec 1 2014 10:46AM Strategy
ACMA creates self-service portal for malware diagnosis

ACMA creates self-service portal for malware diagnosis

Botnet cleaning made somewhat simpler for ISPs, network operators.
Brett Winterford Nov 28 2014 6:59AM Security
Pub punters can pay for beers, bets using their phone

Pub punters can pay for beers, bets using their phone

Tabcorp to roll out beacons in gaming outlets.
Brett Winterford Nov 26 2014 7:00AM Networking
At the top of her game

At the top of her game

A decision to bring digital operations back in-house three years ago has paid big dividends for Tabcorp.
Brett Winterford Nov 26 2014 6:07AM CXO Challenge
Encryption, tokenisation to shape future PCI compliance

Encryption, tokenisation to shape future PCI compliance

PCI Security Council mulls response to retail malware attacks.
Brett Winterford Nov 19 2014 12:10PM Security
Netflix announces Australian launch

Netflix announces Australian launch

Updated: Will the telcos play ball?
Brett Winterford Nov 19 2014 10:12AM Networking
Innovating in the sleepy super industry

Innovating in the sleepy super industry

There’s little incentive to be on the bleeding edge, so why is Andrew Todd fighting so hard?
Brett Winterford Nov 19 2014 6:37AM CXO Challenge
Debunking the innovation myth

Debunking the innovation myth

Banks don’t need chief innovation, data or digital officers, says Westpac’s Dave Curran. They’ve just got to get on with the job.
Brett Winterford Nov 14 2014 6:54AM Strategy
AWS pushes deeper into IT management

AWS pushes deeper into IT management

Puts giants of the IT industry on notice.
Brett Winterford Nov 13 2014 6:08AM Software
NAB tech team told to build now, mop up later

NAB tech team told to build now, mop up later

Build of complete tech stack prioritised over customer migrations.
Brett Winterford Nov 6 2014 2:05PM Strategy
Telstra to host VMware's next hybrid cloud

Telstra to host VMware's next hybrid cloud

Melbourne instance to launch first.
Steven Kiernan , Brett Winterford Nov 5 2014 7:01AM Networking
Culture: the one thing a bank can't buy

Culture: the one thing a bank can't buy

Making the most of the digital opportunity requires companies to fundamentally disrupt the way they work.
Brett Winterford Nov 3 2014 10:45AM Strategy
Megaport spins off fibre business

Megaport spins off fibre business

Slattery eyes global expansion for Megaport, listing for fibre business.
Brett Winterford Oct 27 2014 2:11PM Networking
Privacy law: Making it stick

Privacy law: Making it stick

Q&A with Australia's Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim.
Brett Winterford Oct 22 2014 6:40PM Security
The CISO’s dilemma: Do you trust your partner’s partner?

The CISO’s dilemma: Do you trust your partner’s partner?

[Blog post] How far down the chain do you check?
Brett Winterford Oct 22 2014 1:10PM Software
Cloud, big data propel bank CISOs into the boardroom

Cloud, big data propel bank CISOs into the boardroom

And this time, they are welcome.
Brett Winterford Oct 20 2014 6:25AM Security
Obama signs Executive Order on payment security

Obama signs Executive Order on payment security

Backs microchips and PINs.
Teri Robinson , Brett Winterford Oct 19 2014 5:25PM Security
How to cage a compute beast

How to cage a compute beast

[Blog post] Introducing Australia's high performance computing all-stars.
Brett Winterford Oct 17 2014 11:26AM Software
ASD staff move into Australia’s new security hub

ASD staff move into Australia’s new security hub

Seeks to exchange threat data with telcos, other industries.
Brett Winterford Oct 16 2014 10:59AM Security

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