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

Analyst: Don't be duped by de-dupe

Analyst: Don't be duped by de-dupe

De-duplication described as a "band-aid" solution.
Brett Winterford Mar 30 2010, 10:13AM Data centre
Conroy resolute: No opt-out for filter

Conroy resolute: No opt-out for filter

Slams Google and opponents on ABC radio.
Brett Winterford Mar 30 2010, 8:40AM Strategy
Analyst: Chargeback too complex for most IT shops

Analyst: Chargeback too complex for most IT shops

Fine in theory, difficult in reality.
Brett Winterford Mar 26 2010, 8:47AM Software
Blog: How do you spend $244K on print heads?

Blog: How do you spend $244K on print heads?

Defence staffer walks into Harvey Norman, hands over $244k?
Brett Winterford Mar 25 2010, 5:35PM Hardware
Toyota looks to abandon in-house IT

Toyota looks to abandon in-house IT

Chooses SaaS for all but app development.
Brett Winterford Mar 23 2010, 8:17AM Collaboration
Mwave offers free shipping

Mwave offers free shipping

Promotion aims to deflect attention from ACCC action.
Brett Winterford Mar 19 2010, 1:50PM Sales & Marketing
Feds arrive at $2500 to connect fibre to new homes

Feds arrive at $2500 to connect fibre to new homes

Greenfields legislation introduced to Parliament.
Brett Winterford Mar 19 2010, 8:17AM Collaboration
Interview: Peter Kazacos and the "wild west" of IT

Interview: Peter Kazacos and the "wild west" of IT

CRN talks to Hostech chairman and industry veteran, Peter Kazacos.
Brett Winterford Mar 18 2010, 8:35AM Services
Equinix borrows $185m for data centres

Equinix borrows $185m for data centres

Proceeds for debts and data centre builds.
Brett Winterford Mar 17 2010, 4:12PM Collaboration
Microsoft recommends parents filter the internet

Microsoft recommends parents filter the internet

Research fingers parents for not monitoring children's online activity.
Brett Winterford Mar 17 2010, 11:30AM Software
Analyst: x86 systems closing the gap on RISC

Analyst: x86 systems closing the gap on RISC

Ideas International predicts spike in x86 server performance.
Brett Winterford Mar 17 2010, 10:07AM Hardware
iiNet leads the way on NBN fibre pricing

iiNet leads the way on NBN fibre pricing

Primus, iiNet and Internode sign up as Tassie's first NBN ISPs.
Brett Winterford Mar 15 2010, 4:56PM Collaboration
Hackers attempt to dupe NetRegistry customers

Hackers attempt to dupe NetRegistry customers

Attackers try to open new accounts.
Brett Winterford Mar 15 2010, 12:31PM Security
Pipe shareholders approve TPG takeover

Pipe shareholders approve TPG takeover

Green light from 94 percent of shareholders present.
Brett Winterford Mar 12 2010, 1:26PM Collaboration
Datacom CEO speaks about flood damage

Datacom CEO speaks about flood damage

Affected customers can expect compensation.
Ry Crozier , Brett Winterford Mar 10 2010, 8:23AM Collaboration
Oracle turns the screws on the Sun channel

Oracle turns the screws on the Sun channel

Sun's Aussie staff welcomed, minus channel staff.
Brett Winterford Mar 5 2010, 5:02PM Hardware
ISP offers all-you-can-eat Google traffic

ISP offers all-you-can-eat Google traffic

Pipe peering agreement pays off.
Brett Winterford Mar 5 2010, 9:49AM Services
Photos: NICTA takes Australia back to CeBIT

Photos: NICTA takes Australia back to CeBIT

Giving Australian innovation some visibility.
Brett Winterford Mar 5 2010, 9:49AM Sales & Marketing
IBM claims x86 server breakthrough

IBM claims x86 server breakthrough

HP "put on notice".
Brett Winterford Mar 2 2010, 7:34PM Hardware
ACTA leak: ISPs to be bound by new rules

ACTA leak: ISPs to be bound by new rules

Australia mute as the Kiwis ask the questions.
Brett Winterford Mar 2 2010, 6:08PM Services

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