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

Fairfax Digital targets daily release cycles

Fairfax Digital targets daily release cycles

Embraces continuous delivery.
Brett Winterford Feb 17 2014 6:17AM Software
HP’s quest for a predictable future

HP’s quest for a predictable future

Analysis: Deciphering Whitman’s firmware squeeze.
Brett Winterford , Paris Cowan Feb 11 2014 6:35AM Hardware
Westpac CIO role a poisoned chalice

Westpac CIO role a poisoned chalice

[Blog post] No matter the CIO, the structure doesn't work.
Brett Winterford Feb 7 2014 11:00AM Software
Farewell to the iTnews newshound

Farewell to the iTnews newshound

A few words about Ry Crozier.
Brett Winterford Feb 5 2014 6:45AM Software
AirWatch: the running start VMware needed two years ago

AirWatch: the running start VMware needed two years ago

[Blog post] Will VMware finally deliver on its 'Horizon' vision?
Brett Winterford Jan 23 2014 8:37AM Software
Announcing: The iTnews Fibre breakfast

Announcing: The iTnews Fibre breakfast

Bevan Slattery, James Spenceley and Skeeve Stevens face off.
Brett Winterford Jan 21 2014 6:50AM Software
Now live: Best practices for Privacy Act compliance

Now live: Best practices for Privacy Act compliance

Full report available for download.
Brett Winterford Jan 20 2014 6:09AM Software
Routine error caused NSW Roads and Maritime outage

Routine error caused NSW Roads and Maritime outage

[Blog post] Transactions of 500 customers impacted.
Brett Winterford Jan 17 2014 6:45AM Software
Are you ready for a data request deluge?

Are you ready for a data request deluge?

[Blog post]: The improbability of Privacy Act compliance, Pt 4.
Brett Winterford Jan 16 2014 1:57PM Software
Consent and the Privacy Act in the Big Data era

Consent and the Privacy Act in the Big Data era

[Blog post]: The improbability of Privacy Act compliance, Pt 3.
Brett Winterford Jan 15 2014 11:54AM Software
The Privacy Act and the cloud

The Privacy Act and the cloud

[Blog post]: The improbability of Privacy Act compliance, Pt 2.
Brett Winterford Jan 14 2014 1:37PM Software
Is your IP address personal information?

Is your IP address personal information?

[Blog post]: The improbability of Privacy Act compliance, Pt 1.
Brett Winterford Jan 13 2014 1:52PM Software
Defence, delays and doing less with less

Defence, delays and doing less with less

[Blog post]: Did Defence bank the savings from outsourcing prematurely?
Brett Winterford Jan 10 2014 6:48AM Software
Westpac shakes up its IT leadership

Westpac shakes up its IT leadership

CTO to depart, CIO role split.
Brett Winterford Jan 8 2014 5:03PM Strategy
Aussie students expose Snapchat's inner workings

Aussie students expose Snapchat's inner workings

Documents how they reverse-engineered social networking tool.
Brett Winterford Dec 31 2013 2:27AM Security
Server vendors named in NSA spying toolkit

Server vendors named in NSA spying toolkit

Malware hidden in BIOS.
Brett Winterford Dec 31 2013 2:23AM Security
Dell, others named in NSA spying program

Dell, others named in NSA spying program

30c3 keynote offers insight into next NSA leaks.
Brett Winterford Dec 31 2013 2:02AM Security
Aussie students turn Snapchat inside out

Aussie students turn Snapchat inside out

Youngsters reverse engineer social networking tool.
Brett Winterford Dec 30 2013 2:27PM Security
ACCC demands Telstra offer faster outage notices

ACCC demands Telstra offer faster outage notices

The NBN 'pull through' hullabaloo rages on.
Brett Winterford Dec 20 2013 4:25PM Telco/ISP
Harris Farm’s fresh approach to pricing

Harris Farm’s fresh approach to pricing

Grocery CIO delivers one version of the truth.
Brett Winterford Dec 11 2013 2:31PM Strategy

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