• Andrew is the iTWire Editor in Chief and CEO He has been a CEO within the Tech Sector for over 20 years and Tech Publishing for 10 years. He is always seeking great local stories, case studies and user experiences. He works with Vendors and PR firms to help build Digital Campaigns to assist with promotion of Events, New Products / Launches, Branding, Advertising and Lead Generation Campaigns to promote your business. By advertising on iTWire www.itwire.com you are positioning your brand as one that is current, relevant and willing to be held accountable. iTWire can help you target our audience which is made up of senior ICT professionals, CEOs, CIOs, department heads and other managers. These leaders rely on iTWire to stay informed and maintain their competitive edge. 

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  • David has been computing since 1984 where he instantly gravitated to the family Commodore 64. He completed a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from 1990 to 1992, commencing full-time employment as a systems analyst at the end of that year. David subsequently worked as a UNIX Systems Manager, Asia-Pacific technical specialist for an international software company, Business Analyst, IT Manager, and other roles. David has been the Chief Information Officer for national public companies since 2007, delivering IT knowledge and business acumen, seeking to transform the industries within which he works. David is also involved in the user group community, the Australian Computer Society technical advisory boards, and education.

  • Shane is Sydney based and is iTWire’s Promotional News & Content Editor. A publishing and digital veteran with 40 years of industry experience across Fairfax, News Corp and numerous digital marketing and publishing organisations, Shane works with colleagues, partners and clients to maximise digital strategies and solutions. He has a wealth of practical industry experience, having seen and been through it all before.

  • Stephen Withers is one of Australia¹s most experienced IT journalists, having begun his career in the days of 8-bit 'microcomputers'. He covers the gamut from gadgets to enterprise systems. In previous lives he has been an academic, a systems programmer, an IT support manager, and an online services manager. Stephen holds an honours degree in Management Sciences and a PhD in Industrial and Business Studies.

  • Sam Varghese has been writing for iTWire since 2006, a year after the site came into existence. For nearly a decade thereafter, he wrote mostly about free and open source software, based on his own use of this genre of software. Since May 2016, he has been writing across many areas of technology. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years in India (Indian Express and Deccan Herald), the UAE (Khaleej Times) and Australia (Daily Commercial News (now defunct) and The Age). His personal blog is titled Irregular Expression.

  • Nick Ross is a veteran technology journalist who has contributed to many of Australia's top technology titles and edited several of them. He was also the launch editor of the ABC's Technology section. He now spends his time being a journalist, editor, publisher, media commentator, digital marketer, producer, copywriter, corporate host and media consultant, to various degrees. He covers all things business and technology including IoT, cybersecurity, UC and the professional Audio/Visual space: from consumer to B2B and Enterprise.

  • Kenn Anthony Mendoza is the newest member of the iTWire team. Kenn is also a contributing writer for South China Morning Post Style, and has written stories on Korean entertainment, Asian and European royalty, Millionaires and Billionaires, and LGBTQIA+ issues. He has been published in Philippine newspapers, magazines, and online sites: Tatler Philippines, Manila Bulletin, CNN Philippines Life, Philippine Star, Manila Times, and The Daily Tribune. Kenn now covers all aspects of technology news for iTWire.com.

  • Formerly a director of the UK I.T. analyst firm The Butler Group (now part of Ovum an Omdia group company) and managing director of its Australian operations, Gareth retains a close interest in information industry trends particularly in the Australian context.

    A system programmer by trade, he now consults to the financial services sector in Sydney at the interface between business and technology focusing on data, its governance, management and use as a productive asset.

    Recent developments in automation, AI and tooling promise once again to disrupt digital work; let Gareth and ITWIRE be your guide through this evolving landscape.

  • Stan Beer has been involved with the IT industry for 39 years and has worked as a senior journalist and editor at most of the major media publications, including The Australian, Australian Financial Review, The Age, SMH, BRW, and a number of IT trade journals. He co-founded iTWire in 2004, where he was editor in chief until 2016. Today, Stan consults with iTWire News Site /Website administration, advertising scheduling, news editorial posts. In 2016 Stan was presented with a Kester Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Australian IT journalism.

  • Michael Parker is an experienced content creator and consultant in stakeholder relationships. He is currently providing assistance for iTWire and iTWireTV regarding interviews and content creation.

  • Our Staff Writers and Guest Writers contribute content to iTWire each day and they are a valuable asset to the team. If you want to be a staff writer please contact us.

  • David Heath has had a long and varied career in the IT industry having worked as a Pre-sales Network Engineer (remember Novell NetWare?), General Manager of IT&T for the TV Shopping Network, as a Technical manager in the Biometrics industry, and as a Technical Trainer and Instructional Designer in the industrial control sector. In all aspects, security has been a driving focus. Throughout his career, David has sought to inform and educate people and has done that through his writings and in more formal educational environments.

  • Chris assisted iTWire as our CommsWire Editor during the Pandemic and Lockdown period and we are very grateful for his assistance during that time.  He remains a valuable contact for iTWire and CommsWire,  Chris is a versatile technology executive with extensive experience in most disciplines and technologies in the Information and Communications Technologies sector. Roles have encompassed general management, product management, business development, sales management, industry marketing, operations management, research and development, business case development, market research and forecasting, regulatory, strategy management, solution development, major project construction, process design and management, technology and management consulting, and engineering.

  • Peter Dinham - retired in 2020. He is a veteran journalist and corporate communications consultant. He has worked as a journalist in all forms of media – newspapers/magazines, radio, television, press agency and now, online – including with the Canberra Times, The Examiner (Tasmania), the ABC and AAP-Reuters. As a freelance journalist he also had articles published in Australian and overseas magazines. He worked in the corporate communications/public relations sector, in-house with an airline, and as a senior executive in Australia of the world’s largest communications consultancy, Burson-Marsteller. He also ran his own communications consultancy and was a co-founder in Australia of the global photographic agency, the Image Bank (now Getty Images).

  • Graeme Philipson sadly passed away in Jan 2021 and he was always a valued senior associate editor at iTWire. He was one of Australia’s longest serving and most experienced IT journalists. He is the author of the only definitive history of the Australian IT industry, ‘A Vision Splendid: The History of Australian Computing.’He was in the high tech industry for more than 30 years, most of that time as a market researcher, analyst and journalist. He was founding editor of MIS magazine, and is a former editor of Computerworld Australia. He was a research director for Gartner Asia Pacific and research manager for the Yankee Group Australia. He was a long time weekly IT columnist in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, and is a recipient of the Kester Award for lifetime achievement in IT journalism. Graeme will be sadly missed by the iTWire Family, Readers, Customers and PR firms.

  • Having failed to grow up Bantick continues to pursue his childish passions for creative writing, interactive entertainment and showing-off through adulthood. In 1994 Bantick began doing radio at Melbourne’s 102.7 3RRRFM, in 1997 transferring to become a core member of the technology show Byte Into It. In 2003 he wrote briefly for The Age newspaper’s Green Guide, providing video game reviews. In 2004 Bantick wrote the news section of PC GameZone magazine. Since 2006 Bantick has provided gaming and tech lifestyle stories for iTWire.com, including interviews and opinion in the RadioactivIT section.

  • John de Ridder is an internationally recognised telecommunications economist with pricing expertise and over 30 years practice. John helps clients leverage high-speed broadband networks for economic and social benefits through gap analysis and benchmarking of the deployment of infrastructure and e-solutions.

  • Davy has been a long term and is a valued relationship for iTWire and an honorary member of the team as we value his knowledge and expertise. He was the managing director at IDG Communications Australia & New Zealand, publisher of the brands CIO, ARN, Computerworld, CSO, PC World and CMO. He has over 20 years experience in media and marketing, 10 years in the IT channel and a Communications degree from UTS.





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