Martin Courtney
Enterprise Technology Writer

Martin Courtney

Proficient in IT and telcos topics for B2B & B2C sectors.
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About

Martin Courtney is a writer, editor, analyst and consultant specializing in IT and telecommunications with almost 30 years of experience working in the B2B and B2C publishing sector. He has experience in sourcing, researching and writing white papers, social media content, and articles on current trends, technologies and market developments in the IT industry, and building relationships with end-users, analysts, consultants, and vendors. His clients include The Register, Next Platform, DatacenterDynamics, Engineering and Technology Magazine, Air Ground Services Magazine, Computer Active, Computer Reseller News (CRN), IFSEC Global, Mobile Today and European Tool, and Mould Making (ETMM).

Employment

3 roles
Feb 2012 - Present 14 years 3 months
Editor, Journalist, Analyst & Marketing Consultant
Independent
  • Produced survey reports, white papers, infographics, and video scripts for IDG Connect, the global lead generation division of International Data Group.
  • Worked as a principal analyst covering the UK enterprise cloud, networking, and security markets for analyst firm TechMarketView.
  • Clients: The Register, Next Platform, Computer Active, Computer Reseller News (CRN), DatacenterDynamics, Engineering and Technology Magazine, European Tool and Mould Making (ETMM), IFSEC Global, Mobile Today, and Air Ground Services Magazine.
Jan 2008 - Jan 2012 4 years
Technology Editor
Computing Magazine

Computing is a fortnightly magazine published by Incisive Media for IT managers and professionals in the United Kingdom. 

  • Sourced, researched, wrote, and edited articles about trends in the IT, telecommunications, and mobile industries.
  • Built relationships with vendors, end-users, analysts, and consultants. 
  • Attended briefings and conferences regularly.
  • Conducted senior executive interviews.
  • Hosted and presented video seminars broadcast on the Internet discussing prepared research results and fielding viewer questions live on air.
Aug 2000 - Jan 2008 7 years 5 months
Editor of Network IT Week
Incisive Media

Incisive Media is a London-based B2B information and events business specializing in lead generation, publishing and digital media.

  • Sourced, researched, and wrote articles on current trends, technologies, and market developments in the IT industry.
  • Built relationships with end-users, analysts, consultants, and vendors in the pursuit of original content.

Education

Sep 1987 - Jul 1990 2 years 10 months
B.A. Joint Honors, Classical History & Archaeology
Nottingham University

Portfolio

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