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

IT consultants caught in recession lag

IT consultants caught in recession lag

Analyst group claims Oakton, SMS and Accenture at risk.
Brett Winterford Jul 23 2009 6:35AM Strategy
Filtering opponent to advise Democrats rebuild

Filtering opponent to advise Democrats rebuild

Anti-filter campaign gets its own political party.
Brett Winterford Jul 23 2009 6:32AM Telco/ISP
Employers warm to IT contractors

Employers warm to IT contractors

Private sector makes up for Gershon cuts.
Brett Winterford Jul 22 2009 4:24PM Training & Development
Telstra to charge for bill payments

Telstra to charge for bill payments

Introduces $2.20 'administration fee' for bricks and mortar payments.
Brett Winterford Jul 21 2009 2:44PM Telco/ISP
Oracle hikes database tool prices

Oracle hikes database tool prices

Database tools 40 percent more expensive.
Brett Winterford Jul 21 2009 2:03PM Software
Six steps to a secure web

Six steps to a secure web

E-crime fighters plead for global links and money.
Brett Winterford Jul 21 2009 6:13AM Security
Optus wins $60m Brisbane City Council deal

Optus wins $60m Brisbane City Council deal

Long-time Telstra customer jumps ship.
Brett Winterford Jul 20 2009 2:18PM Telco/ISP
"Silver surfers" targeted in web scams

"Silver surfers" targeted in web scams

Call for mass media education campaign.
Brett Winterford Jul 20 2009 10:38AM Security
Hostworks' $5m FSD project winds to a close

Hostworks' $5m FSD project winds to a close

Last of the old guard departs.
Brett Winterford Jul 20 2009 6:42AM Networking
Queensland Police plans wardriving mission

Queensland Police plans wardriving mission

Crack down on unsecured wireless networks.
Brett Winterford Jul 17 2009 3:05PM Security
Tassie NBN to be delivered on power poles

Tassie NBN to be delivered on power poles

Tender points to use of overhead cables.
Brett Winterford Jul 16 2009 5:38PM Telco/ISP
Tax office aims for virtualised data centre

Tax office aims for virtualised data centre

ATO's virtualisation plan spurs new approaches to outsourcing.

Brett Winterford Jul 16 2009 1:20PM Networking
Tech execs rocked by Rio Tinto arrest

Tech execs rocked by Rio Tinto arrest

Remain committed to the Chinese market.
Brett Winterford Jul 15 2009 3:48PM Strategy
ACCC readies phone-tapping powers

ACCC readies phone-tapping powers

Harsher anti-cartel laws from July 24.
Brett Winterford Jul 14 2009 4:16PM Telco/ISP
Telstra wins $146m Catholic Schools network deal

Telstra wins $146m Catholic Schools network deal

Church invokes higher power should NBN start in five years.
Brett Winterford Jul 13 2009 7:09PM Telco/ISP
3 tethers iPhone users to two-year plans

3 tethers iPhone users to two-year plans

Mind the fine print when shopping around.
Brett Winterford Jul 13 2009 7:02PM Telco/ISP
Conroy launches re-jigged cyber safety site

Conroy launches re-jigged cyber safety site

More detail on internet filtering for teachers and parents.
Brett Winterford Jul 13 2009 3:07PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone offers standalone pricing on new iPhone

Vodafone offers standalone pricing on new iPhone

Free tethering but data more expensive than Optus.
Brett Winterford Jun 24 2009 3:50PM Telco/ISP
Hostworks restructure complete

Hostworks restructure complete

Only seven redundant, others resigned.
Brett Winterford Jun 24 2009 2:08PM Networking
Ausenco uses virtual smarts for desert-crossing Disaster Recovery

Ausenco uses virtual smarts for desert-crossing Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery connects sites in Brisbane and Perth.
Brett Winterford Jun 24 2009 7:19AM Networking

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