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

This is what digital disruption looks like

This is what digital disruption looks like

[Blog post]: Disrupting the undisruptable.
Brett Winterford Jun 17 2014 6:15AM Strategy
Jeff Smith quits Suncorp for IBM

Jeff Smith quits Suncorp for IBM

Moves back to the US.
Brett Winterford Jun 13 2014 9:28AM Strategy
Govt urges tech sector to play to its strengths

Govt urges tech sector to play to its strengths

'Seek out areas of competitive advantage'.
Brett Winterford Jun 12 2014 6:36AM Strategy
Weighing up the impact of Edward Snowden

Weighing up the impact of Edward Snowden

[Blog post] One year on, what has the whistleblower taught IT?
Brett Winterford Jun 5 2014 1:34PM Software
BOQ CIO looks to slash IT costs

BOQ CIO looks to slash IT costs

Seeks more value from fewer technology partners.
Brett Winterford Jun 5 2014 5:04AM Strategy
Facebook works to secure data centre links

Facebook works to secure data centre links

Snowden proved "we were wearing our tin foil hats correctly".
Brett Winterford Jun 4 2014 12:30PM Security
Embracing digital disruption

Embracing digital disruption

[Blog post] Introducing 'CXO Challenge', a research initiative by iTnews.
Brett Winterford May 30 2014 6:33AM Strategy
Suncorp builds a business intelligence army

Suncorp builds a business intelligence army

Data aggregation key to cross-selling opportunities.
Brett Winterford May 30 2014 6:07AM Software
Suncorp to complete core banking by mid-2016

Suncorp to complete core banking by mid-2016

Projects $270 million cost for overhaul.
Brett Winterford May 29 2014 12:56PM Software
Telstra offers first funding lifeline to NICTA

Telstra offers first funding lifeline to NICTA

Collaboration to help close funding gap.
Brett Winterford May 28 2014 3:10PM Networking
Local favourites: CIOs the big banks should consider

Local favourites: CIOs the big banks should consider

[Blog post] Great talent is often right under your nose.
Brett Winterford May 28 2014 6:21AM Software
Winning formulas in IT security

Winning formulas in IT security

[Blog entry] What it takes to win an SC Award.
Brett Winterford May 22 2014 6:20AM Software
Equinix promotes top sales gun to country manager

Equinix promotes top sales gun to country manager

Deutsch to run Australia.
Brett Winterford May 21 2014 11:01AM Networking
AusCERT speakers call for knowledge sharing

AusCERT speakers call for knowledge sharing

IT security grapples with who to trust.
Brett Winterford May 19 2014 6:52AM Security
Troy Braban named winner of SC Award

Troy Braban named winner of SC Award

Australia Post CISO crowned at AusCERT conference.
Brett Winterford May 16 2014 6:51AM Security
NIST launches post-NSA review into crypto guidance

NIST launches post-NSA review into crypto guidance

Updated: Addressing concerns over compromised algorithms.
Juha Saarinen , Brett Winterford May 15 2014 11:12AM Security
An eloquent argument for telco data retention

An eloquent argument for telco data retention

[Blog post] Princeton academic puts forward model for greater accountability.
Brett Winterford May 14 2014 12:38PM Software
Canberra’s tech projects handed expiry notice

Canberra’s tech projects handed expiry notice

NBN, NICTA to be cut off from the public purse.
Brett Winterford May 13 2014 9:22PM Training & Development
First look: Active Directory in the Azure cloud

First look: Active Directory in the Azure cloud

Microsoft throws AD at shadow IT.
Brett Winterford May 13 2014 6:57AM Strategy
Microsoft targets enterprise with Azure updates

Microsoft targets enterprise with Azure updates

Attempts to build a bridge between Windows and Azure.
Brett Winterford May 13 2014 12:15AM Networking

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