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

Film industry appeals in iiTrial case

Film industry appeals in iiTrial case

On 15 grounds.
Brett Winterford Feb 25 2010 10:56AM Telco/ISP
Analysis: Five ways AFACT lost the iiNet case

Analysis: Five ways AFACT lost the iiNet case

Food for thought as appeal deadline approaches.
Brett Winterford Feb 25 2010 7:17AM Telco/ISP
Government to keep a leash on NBN Co

Government to keep a leash on NBN Co

Legislation enshrines power in the hands of the Minister.
Brett Winterford Feb 24 2010 12:42PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft won't reveal location of Azure data centres

Microsoft won't reveal location of Azure data centres

Somewhere in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Brett Winterford Feb 24 2010 12:15PM Networking
Azure to go live to Australia in April

Azure to go live to Australia in April

Will high bandwidth charges kill the cloud?
Brett Winterford Feb 23 2010 2:58PM Storage
Brennan IT mulls IPO

Brennan IT mulls IPO

New services need new data centres.
Brett Winterford Feb 22 2010 4:17PM Financial Services
Telstra changes its tune on mobile apps

Telstra changes its tune on mobile apps

Opens up mobile platforms.
Brett Winterford Feb 22 2010 3:28PM Telco/ISP
Analysis: Quigley's balancing act

Analysis: Quigley's balancing act

Should the NBN favour existing ISPs and telcos or new market entrants?
Brett Winterford Feb 17 2010 4:45PM Telco/ISP
Telstra confirms: HTC Desire on sale in April

Telstra confirms: HTC Desire on sale in April

The big T gets exclusive rights to Android phone.
Brett Winterford Feb 17 2010 9:29AM Hardware
Telstra to launch an Android phone

Telstra to launch an Android phone

HTC's new Android will beat Windows Phone to market.
Brett Winterford Feb 16 2010 3:58PM Telco/ISP
Silver medal drives spike on Olympics site

Silver medal drives spike on Olympics site

Local virtual server farm stays up.
Brett Winterford Feb 15 2010 3:11PM Storage
CSC lays its cloud cards on the table

CSC lays its cloud cards on the table

Lofty plans, but no customers just yet.
Brett Winterford Feb 15 2010 6:52AM Networking
AAPT enjoys revenue growth from business customers

AAPT enjoys revenue growth from business customers

Consumer market remains a challenge.
Brett Winterford Feb 12 2010 9:20AM Telco/ISP
Internet industry rejects Conroy's call for code

Internet industry rejects Conroy's call for code

iiNet judgement changes the game.
Brett Winterford Feb 11 2010 10:59AM Networking
Optus launches cloud computing beta

Optus launches cloud computing beta

Subsidiary Alphawest signs up Curtin as first customer.
Brett Winterford Feb 11 2010 6:51AM Networking
Opinion: Webjet brings 'cloud' claims back down to earth

Opinion: Webjet brings 'cloud' claims back down to earth

Ah, no, that's not cloud computing. Sorry.
Brett Winterford Feb 9 2010 12:30PM Networking
Pipe shareholders to decide on TPG merger

Pipe shareholders to decide on TPG merger

Merger to be decided March 12.
Brett Winterford Feb 5 2010 5:02PM Telco/ISP
CBA embarks on "database-as-a-service"

CBA embarks on "database-as-a-service"

Analysis: How the bank intends to save megabucks.
Brett Winterford Feb 5 2010 3:37PM Hardware
Legal experts expect appeal in iiNet judgement

Legal experts expect appeal in iiNet judgement

ISP lawyers speak about the ramifications.
Ry Crozier , Brett Winterford Feb 5 2010 1:21AM Telco/ISP
Telstra and the Government ponder iiNet victory

Telstra and the Government ponder iiNet victory

ISPs applaud the judge's clarity, Conroy's response muted.
Brett Winterford Feb 4 2010 3:43PM Telco/ISP

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