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

Broadband enthusiasts keep the NBN faith

Broadband enthusiasts keep the NBN faith

Whirlpool survey backs Government initiative.
Brett Winterford Apr 19 2011 9:18AM Telco/ISP
Comment: Gorillas in the cloud

Comment: Gorillas in the cloud

HP, Dell build Australian data centres as IBM eyes Singapore.
Brett Winterford Apr 18 2011 2:26PM Networking
Another data centre for Sydney's tech belt

Another data centre for Sydney's tech belt

NextDC announces new build in Macquarie Park.
Brett Winterford Apr 18 2011 2:04PM Networking
IBM responds to sexual harassment claims

IBM responds to sexual harassment claims

Former employee granted paid leave and support programs.
Brett Winterford Apr 18 2011 9:22AM Training & Development
Analysis: Getting your head around VMware's Cloud Foundry

Analysis: Getting your head around VMware's Cloud Foundry

What it means for developers and VMware's bottom line.
Brett Winterford Apr 14 2011 4:05PM Software
Marrickville's HP ban to face legal challenge

Marrickville's HP ban to face legal challenge

Comment: Local Council is stepping on Commonwealth turf.
Brett Winterford Apr 14 2011 1:58PM Strategy
DSD provides checklist for agency cloud computing

DSD provides checklist for agency cloud computing

Advises agencies to consider nuances in cloud contracts.
Brett Winterford Apr 14 2011 12:29PM Strategy
Duncan Bennet to lead VMware Australia

Duncan Bennet to lead VMware Australia

MD Paul Harapin promoted to Asia Pacific role.
Brett Winterford Apr 13 2011 1:51PM Training & Development
Perth firms phreaked by VoIP hackers

Perth firms phreaked by VoIP hackers

WA Police warns businesses to change passwords.
Brett Winterford Apr 12 2011 4:01PM Security
Opinion: Cloud computing Australia's top CIO priority

Opinion: Cloud computing Australia's top CIO priority

Are new priorities a product of marketing or IT success?
Brett Winterford Apr 12 2011 12:04PM Strategy
Health Records tender attracts huge interest

Health Records tender attracts huge interest

Deadlines slip as IT suppliers call for more data.
Brett Winterford Apr 8 2011 11:01AM Strategy
VHA connects with Tech Mahindra for IT services

VHA connects with Tech Mahindra for IT services

One supplier replaces Ericsson, HP, IBM and Tata.
Brett Winterford Apr 7 2011 4:26PM Strategy
Epsilon breach used four-month-old attack

Epsilon breach used four-month-old attack

ReturnPath had warned partners of breach in November.
Brett Winterford Apr 7 2011 3:13PM Security
Toll's IT goes global with network refresh

Toll's IT goes global with network refresh

Alongside data centre consolidation project.
Brett Winterford Apr 7 2011 11:06AM Strategy
Comment: Public cloud is only a matter of trust

Comment: Public cloud is only a matter of trust

Contracts offer few protections for corporate users.
Brett Winterford Apr 7 2011 6:24AM Strategy
Analysis: Ten clauses to watch in cloud contracts

Analysis: Ten clauses to watch in cloud contracts

Dissecting the standard terms of Amazon, Azure, Google, IBM, Salesforce, Telstra and more.
Brett Winterford Apr 5 2011 11:18PM Strategy
NBN Co suspends construction tender

NBN Co suspends construction tender

More pressure to form agreement with Telstra.
Brett Winterford Apr 1 2011 8:35AM Telco/ISP
Tabcorp bets on FlexPod

Tabcorp bets on FlexPod

But cautious on cloud.
Brett Winterford Apr 1 2011 8:24AM Storage
Conroy: Cherry-picking laws won't hurt small business

Conroy: Cherry-picking laws won't hurt small business

Claims no service providers are offering SMB's services over 24Mbps.
Brett Winterford Mar 31 2011 3:11PM Networking
Melbourne Airport joins A380 high-speed WiFi trials

Melbourne Airport joins A380 high-speed WiFi trials

Network supports handover of flight data.
Brett Winterford Mar 31 2011 1:10PM Networking

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