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

NBN Co to host a national product roadshow

NBN Co to host a national product roadshow

Kicks off in Sydney and Melbourne in January.
Brett Winterford Dec 21 2009, 1:58PM Collaboration
Feds to reduce authentication services

Feds to reduce authentication services

In search of a single sign-on for all Government services.
Brett Winterford Dec 21 2009, 1:43PM Security
NetStar sizes up new acquisitions

NetStar sizes up new acquisitions

Well-funded parent means new opportunities at home.
Brett Winterford Dec 16 2009, 9:27AM Collaboration
Conroy reveals plans to censor the internet

Conroy reveals plans to censor the internet

Mandatory ISP-level filtering comes to Australia.
Ry Crozier , Brett Winterford , Ben Grubb Dec 15 2009, 3:55PM Services
Canberra start-up launches public cloud compute

Canberra start-up launches public cloud compute

Cloud Central launches Amazon-like play.
Brett Winterford Dec 14 2009, 9:00AM Collaboration
Infosys moves into NZ on back of Telecom deal

Infosys moves into NZ on back of Telecom deal

Infosys Australia takes control of the Indian giant's operations in New Zealand.
Brett Winterford Dec 11 2009, 12:36PM Services
NBN Co fleshes out network needs

NBN Co fleshes out network needs

Experienced candidates need only apply.
Brett Winterford Dec 8 2009, 3:49PM Collaboration
NBN Co fires starting gun for network vendors

NBN Co fires starting gun for network vendors

GPON suppliers, resellers and integrators welcome.
Brett Winterford Dec 7 2009, 4:45PM Collaboration
Sydney reseller upsets the Apple cart

Sydney reseller upsets the Apple cart

Dares to question Apple's stranglehold on its channel.
Lilia Guan , Brett Winterford Dec 1 2009, 4:15PM Hardware
Bank confirms: S Central not in receivership

Bank confirms: S Central not in receivership

Mavridis remains in control.
Brett Winterford Nov 26 2009, 9:34AM Services
Research network builds storage cloud

Research network builds storage cloud

AARNet takes its SAN to the cloud, bursts to Amazon.
Brett Winterford Nov 26 2009, 7:40AM Services
Mozy glitch fogs the reliability of storage clouds

Mozy glitch fogs the reliability of storage clouds

Discovery by former S Central engineer raises new questions.
Brett Winterford Nov 23 2009, 11:36AM Collaboration
CSIRO to launch GPU-based supercomputer

CSIRO to launch GPU-based supercomputer

Uses GPU cluster to trump machines twice its size.
Brett Winterford Nov 23 2009, 12:23AM Hardware
Greens demand USO changes before Telstra split

Greens demand USO changes before Telstra split

Will push for new amendments focused on USO and Voice-over-IP.
Brett Winterford Nov 20 2009, 10:01AM Collaboration
Telstra takes Melbourne cable network to 100 Mbps

Telstra takes Melbourne cable network to 100 Mbps

But still no word on a national rollout.
Brett Winterford Nov 19 2009, 3:34PM Collaboration
Optus to launch LTE wireless trials

Optus to launch LTE wireless trials

Makes Telstra's bargaining position that little bit more difficult.
Brett Winterford Nov 19 2009, 8:10AM Collaboration
Infotronics founder to build new distribution business

Infotronics founder to build new distribution business

Expresses disappointment over the re-writing of Infotronics' history.
Brett Winterford Nov 16 2009, 11:13AM Software
Smooth Slattery to soothe ISP concerns on PIPE sale

Smooth Slattery to soothe ISP concerns on PIPE sale

Interview with PIPE Networks CEO Bevan Slattery.
Brett Winterford Nov 12 2009, 3:51PM Collaboration
Infotronics in liquidation

Infotronics in liquidation

Mavridis promises creditors will be paid.
Brett Winterford Nov 12 2009, 12:03PM Hardware
Analyst: PIPE bid is the right price

Analyst: PIPE bid is the right price

An "audacious, but not inconceivable" bid.
Brett Winterford Nov 12 2009, 9:08AM Finance

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