Munir Kotadia

Munir has been interested in technology since he got a Commodore 64 in the early 80s. That inspired his passion for technology and all things electronic. He later studied computer science and learned to program in BASIC, Pascal and Modula-2 before going on to learn about HTML and Web-based technologies.

Mun’s diverse background in the technology sector ensures that he is able to apply this experience of the market place to demystify user and enterprise security concerns.

From 1996, he became part of a small team that created [.tv], the UK’s first television channel dedicated to computers and technology with SKY News. He produced television programs covering a broad range of consumer and SOHO issues including a future technology guide for gadgets, an Internet users guide, a hardware buyers guide and a technical trouble shooting program called "Chips with Everything".

Mun first became involved with online publishing in 1998 when he joined ZDNet UK and later moved into print publishing as Chief Reporter for IT Week, part of ZDNet UK, a weekly trade newspaper targeted at Enterprise IT managers. Following this, he wrote in a freelance capacity for the IT and Technology industries. He later moved back into online publishing as Senior News Reporter for ZDNet UK.

With his wealth of experience, he has reported for Sky News and has made guest appearances on Radio 5 Live (UK) and the BBC World Service and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Munir was recognised as Best Technology Columnist at the 5th Annual Sun Microsystems IT Journalism Awards 2007. In the same year he was named Best News Journalist at the Consensus IT Writers Awards.

You can follow Munir on Twitter at @mkotadia.

Recent articles by Munir Kotadia

Booming AVG goes viral to boost its 2,600 resellers

Booming AVG goes viral to boost its 2,600 resellers

More than 60 percent growth last year.
Munir Kotadia Nov 11 2009 1:46PM Security
Commentary: Experts in denial about Mac security?

Commentary: Experts in denial about Mac security?

How important is security when buying a Mac?
Munir Kotadia Nov 7 2009 12:33AM Security
The Crunch: Telstra AGM; McAfee makes trojans

The Crunch: Telstra AGM; McAfee makes trojans

The Crunch crew stalk Telstra's CEO David Thodey.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Nov 6 2009 12:36PM Security
Google Dashboard centralises privacy settings

Google Dashboard centralises privacy settings

iTnews interviews Google Australia engineer Alan Noble.
Munir Kotadia Nov 5 2009 9:30PM Security
Telstra shareholders: Give us a fair price

Telstra shareholders: Give us a fair price

iTnews interviews Telstra shareholders.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Nov 4 2009 6:11PM Telco/ISP
Security industry 'not making much difference'

Security industry 'not making much difference'

500 percent increase in malware last year.
Munir Kotadia Nov 3 2009 12:16PM Security
The Crunch: Data pigeon, mobile VMware and Telstra's T-Hub

The Crunch: Data pigeon, mobile VMware and Telstra's T-Hub

Gamers worried about lag at pigeon-based ISP.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Oct 30 2009 1:40PM Oddware
Telstra CEO available 'on-demand' for Conroy

Telstra CEO available 'on-demand' for Conroy

Can't remember how many times they have met.
Munir Kotadia Oct 29 2009 10:49AM Telco/ISP
VMware demos RDP killer

VMware demos RDP killer

Smarter than the average protocol.
Munir Kotadia Oct 28 2009 5:06PM Software
Startups tout their wares at Tech23

Startups tout their wares at Tech23

Innovative applications highlighted.
Munir Kotadia Oct 27 2009 2:58PM Software
The Crunch: Windows 7 launch special

The Crunch: Windows 7 launch special

Hasta la vista, baby!
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Oct 23 2009 12:38PM Oddware
Brand power can fix rogue AV issue: Microsoft

Brand power can fix rogue AV issue: Microsoft

Fake AV the 'greatest threat to Australian users'.
Munir Kotadia Oct 22 2009 6:43AM Security
Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat

Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat

Redmond should whitelist legitimate security firms.
Munir Kotadia Oct 21 2009 2:30PM Security
NetSuite predicts disaster for traditional resellers

NetSuite predicts disaster for traditional resellers

Specialise or die.
Munir Kotadia Oct 19 2009 5:53PM Software
The Weekly Crunch: October 16, 2009

The Weekly Crunch: October 16, 2009

iiNet trial continues; HP likes to touch; Windows gets patched and replaced.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Oct 16 2009 4:23PM Oddware
Google Wave secured with 'crypto fairy dust'

Google Wave secured with 'crypto fairy dust'

Wave goodbye to email spoofing.
Munir Kotadia Oct 15 2009 3:11PM Security
The Weekly Crunch: October 9, 2009

The Weekly Crunch: October 9, 2009

iTnews' weekly roundup.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Oct 9 2009 1:40PM Oddware
NSW Police: Don't use Windows for internet banking

NSW Police: Don't use Windows for internet banking

Cybercrime expert endorses Linux, iPhone when banking online.
Munir Kotadia Oct 8 2009 5:31PM Security
Enex to offer Windows 7 compatibility testing

Enex to offer Windows 7 compatibility testing

Developers, developers, developers: $300 to test your app.
Munir Kotadia Oct 8 2009 6:01AM Software
McAfee picks first Australian tech partner

McAfee picks first Australian tech partner

Makes customers of both companies safer.
Munir Kotadia Oct 6 2009 5:14PM Security

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