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

McKinsey-KPMG wins $25m NBN advisory role

McKinsey-KPMG wins $25m NBN advisory role

McKinsey and Company to advise board composed of its alumni.
Brett Winterford Aug 7 2009, 10:15AM Mobility
Water Corporation plans mobile refresh

Water Corporation plans mobile refresh

Chooses smartphones over ruggedised devices.
Brett Winterford Aug 6 2009, 3:15PM Collaboration
Australia lacks cloud computing industry: Analyst

Australia lacks cloud computing industry: Analyst

Study fails to find local providers.
Brett Winterford Aug 5 2009, 2:50PM Data centre
CrimTrac in mid-range server overhaul

CrimTrac in mid-range server overhaul

Logica called in for virtualisation and DR project.
Brett Winterford Aug 4 2009, 8:23AM Collaboration
Gumblar mutates into spam beast

Gumblar mutates into spam beast

Local shared web host hit hard.
Brett Winterford Aug 3 2009, 8:36AM Data centre
OECD: Broadband networks lead market recovery

OECD: Broadband networks lead market recovery

Australia's NBN plan dwarfs global efforts.
Brett Winterford Aug 1 2009, 8:31AM Mobility
CIOs warned against long outsourcing contracts

CIOs warned against long outsourcing contracts

Ten years? Tell him he's dreaming.
Brett Winterford Jul 31 2009, 1:02PM Software
Quigley quietly steps down from Leighton

Quigley quietly steps down from Leighton

Nextgen role a clash for NBNCo chair.
Brett Winterford Jul 30 2009, 8:08AM Strategy
Surfers head to Google to search for Bing

Surfers head to Google to search for Bing

While Swine Flu and ATO dominate Australian search terms.
Brett Winterford Jul 29 2009, 8:19AM Strategy
Nextgen to wire sports stadiums with fibre network

Nextgen to wire sports stadiums with fibre network

Signs deal with FOX SPORTS owner, Premier Media Group.
Brett Winterford Jul 29 2009, 8:16AM Strategy
Survey shows iPhone churn a major issue

Survey shows iPhone churn a major issue

'But everything is wonderful', say mobile operators.
Brett Winterford Jul 25 2009, 9:33AM Collaboration
Human agents revealed in Telstra voice-to-text service

Human agents revealed in Telstra voice-to-text service

BBC investigation puts SpinVox in the spotlight.
Brett Winterford Jul 25 2009, 9:19AM Collaboration
Photos: Netspace launches new DSLAMs in Tasmania

Photos: Netspace launches new DSLAMs in Tasmania

Hobart and Launceston wired for new ADSL2+ service.
Brett Winterford Jul 25 2009, 9:13AM Collaboration
Sydney pitched for national broadband network headquarters

Sydney pitched for national broadband network headquarters

Australian Technology Park, Barangaroo and North Ryde on HQ shortlist.
Brett Winterford Jul 24 2009, 3:30PM Collaboration
IT consultants caught in recession lag

IT consultants caught in recession lag

Analyst group claims Oakton, SMS and Accenture at risk.
Brett Winterford Jul 24 2009, 8:09AM Strategy
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 23 2009, 8:38AM Collaboration
Employers warm to IT contractors

Employers warm to IT contractors

Private sector makes up for Gershon cuts.
Brett Winterford Jul 23 2009, 8:24AM Training & Development
Oracle hikes database tool prices

Oracle hikes database tool prices

Database tools 40 percent more expensive.
Brett Winterford Jul 22 2009, 9:46AM Software
Optus wins $60m Brisbane City Council deal

Optus wins $60m Brisbane City Council deal

Long-time Telstra customer jumps ship.
Brett Winterford Jul 22 2009, 8:24AM Collaboration
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, 3:30PM Collaboration

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