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

How to contract for agile success

How to contract for agile success

Top finance IT execs give their tips.
Brett Winterford Apr 3 2013 7:00AM Strategy
ACS offers free indemnity insurance for young IT workers

ACS offers free indemnity insurance for young IT workers

Bundles protection against lawsuits into ACS membership.
Brett Winterford Mar 22 2013 1:05PM Training & Development
Telstra invests in SubPartners fibre pair

Telstra invests in SubPartners fibre pair

One of four pairs taken in West system.
Brett Winterford Mar 20 2013 5:31PM Telco/ISP
Why we use 457s in Australian IT projects

Why we use 457s in Australian IT projects

Opinion: Skills gap? No, it comes down to the dollar.
Brett Winterford Mar 20 2013 7:38AM Strategy
The hypocrisy of Gillard's 457 crusade

The hypocrisy of Gillard's 457 crusade

Opinion: A product of her own policies?
Brett Winterford Mar 14 2013 2:14PM Training & Development
iTnews dissects cloud contracts (2013)

iTnews dissects cloud contracts (2013)

Download the Second Edition of 'Cloud Cover'.
Brett Winterford Mar 8 2013 7:20AM Strategy
The best and worst of cloud contracts

The best and worst of cloud contracts

iTnews names the best and shames the rest.
Brett Winterford Mar 8 2013 7:20AM Strategy
NAB's better-late-than-never tech refresh

NAB's better-late-than-never tech refresh

Five year refresh becomes ten year transformation.
Brett Winterford Mar 5 2013 8:08AM Strategy
"Fearless" CIOs get the funding

"Fearless" CIOs get the funding

Why Australia's tech leaders need to back themselves.
Brett Winterford Feb 28 2013 6:55AM Strategy
Australia stymied by archaic IT operations

Australia stymied by archaic IT operations

Glenn Gore calls for IT shops to embrace NoOps.
Brett Winterford Feb 19 2013 7:40AM Strategy
More delays for Queensland's IT vision

More delays for Queensland's IT vision

Will Bates' resignation further stall the release of the State's IT audit?
Brett Winterford Feb 18 2013 6:40AM Financial Services
NABERS for data centres: Winners and losers

NABERS for data centres: Winners and losers

The data centre industry verdict on Australia's new energy rating system.
Brett Winterford , Ry Crozier Feb 15 2013 7:20AM Networking
Facebook ekes IT efficiency from sleek data centre design

Facebook ekes IT efficiency from sleek data centre design

The Data Centre Strategy Summit keynote in full.
Brett Winterford , Ry Crozier Feb 14 2013 7:51AM Networking
Rackspace brings in Aussie cloud talent

Rackspace brings in Aussie cloud talent

Alan Perkins to speak at iTnews’ Data Centre Strategy Summit.
Brett Winterford Feb 11 2013 1:19PM Networking
NSW Police settles software licensing battles

NSW Police settles software licensing battles

At what cost to the Government?
Brett Winterford Jan 29 2013 3:14PM Software
Benchmark Awards: Internode, Jemena or Yarra Valley Water?

Benchmark Awards: Internode, Jemena or Yarra Valley Water?

Judges notes: Who will be Utilities CIO of the Year?
Brett Winterford Jan 25 2013 7:46AM Strategy
Benchmark Awards: Domino's, McDonalds or RedBalloon?

Benchmark Awards: Domino's, McDonalds or RedBalloon?

Judges notes: Who will be Retail CIO of the Year?
Brett Winterford Jan 24 2013 1:33PM Strategy
Benchmark Awards: Calibre, Fortescue or Pacific Aluminium?

Benchmark Awards: Calibre, Fortescue or Pacific Aluminium?

Judging notes: Who will be Industrials CIO of the Year?
Brett Winterford Jan 23 2013 12:01PM Strategy
Benchmark Awards: DEEWR, Defence or NSW Trade?

Benchmark Awards: DEEWR, Defence or NSW Trade?

Judges notes: Voting open for Government CIO of the Year.
Brett Winterford Jan 22 2013 11:28AM Strategy
Benchmark Awards: CommBank, CUA or ING Direct?

Benchmark Awards: CommBank, CUA or ING Direct?

Judges notes: Voting for Banking and Finance CIO of the year.
Brett Winterford Jan 21 2013 2:21PM Strategy

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