About Sean
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Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
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Genesis Energy embraces AI utilisation in Microsoft's Early Access Program
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microsoft
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data protection
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power / energy
Genesis Energy, New Zealand's leading energy company, has partnered with Microsoft to utilise its AI tools towards combating data privacy and ROI challenges, empowering all employees to drive technological change.
Sharesies expands Australasian footprint with Orchestra acquisition
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nz
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b2b
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integration
Sharesies expands its Aus-NZ footprint with the acquisition of equity management platform Orchestra, marking a significant stride in B2B growth and equity management services.
Dell's groundbreaking WL7024 headset revolutionises noise cancellation
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uc
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contact centre
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network infrastructure
Dell launches the world's 'most intelligent' wireless headset, the AI-driven Premier Wireless ANC Headset (WL7024), boasting AI noise cancellation, superior battery life, and ergonomic design.
Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy XCover7 & Tab Active5
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cloud services
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mobility
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encryption
Samsung Electronics unveils Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5, rugged devices providing enhanced 5G connectivity and robust security for demanding frontline work.
Craven Dunnill partners with Aston University for digital revamp
Last week
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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digitisation
UK's ceramic tile company, Craven Dunnill, collaborates with Aston University to digitise its warehouse operations and streamline business processes as part of a growth strategy.
Cado Security teams up with Wiz to bolster cloud security solutions
Last week
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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forensics
London-based Cado Security and cloud security provider Wiz announce a strategic partnership to enhance cloud risk reduction and forensic investigation efficiency for mutual customers.
BlackLine launches AI tool to revolutionise financial risk analysis
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compliance
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ai
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blackline
Digital finance firm, BlackLine, unveils its AI-driven Journals Risk Analyser, an innovation set to revolutionise audits, risk management, and compliance in the finance sector.
Productivity in SMEs struggles due to staff's tech skill deficit
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microsoft
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sharp
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skills gap
Four in ten UK SMEs see a productivity dip due to poor staff tech skills, particularly in using Microsoft 365, according to a new study by Sharp.
SquareX reveals gaping hole in major email providers' security measures
This month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
SquareX's cybersecurity study reveals major email providers' distressing failure to effectively identify and counter malicious document threats, potentially putting millions of global users at risk.
Vawlt launches revolutionary upgrade to data storage solution
This month
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data protection
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storage
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cybersecurity
Vawlt's 3.0 Supercloud Solution revolutionises data storage with enhanced cybersecurity, multi-cloud efficiency, and measures for data protection.
Milestone Systems' net revenue peaks at $245m on 25th anniversary
This month
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video
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ai
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hospitality
Danish video technology firm Milestone Systems marks its 25th anniversary with record revenues of 1.69 billion DKK in 2023, highlighting significant expansion into the healthcare and hospitality sectors.
Atturra attains Cisco Gold Provider status in Australia
This month
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managed services
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cx
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martech
Australia's IT solutions provider, Atturra, has achieved Cisco's prestigious Gold Provider status, reflecting its high proficiency in Cisco-powered managed services and reinforcing its competitive global standing.
Software Combined Group acquires NZ firm Activate in first regional move
This month
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cloud services
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voip
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contact centre
Sydney-based Software Combined Group acquires Auckland's Activate, a specialist in self-service automation, marking its first expansion into the New Zealand market.
Global IT leaders see GenAI as transformative, says Elastic study
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
99% of global IT decision-makers view genAI as transformative, with near unanimous plans to escalate investment in 2024, despite adoption hurdles, according to Elastic study.
Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis
This month
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ai
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entrepreneurship
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leadership
EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.
Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity
This month
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martech
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ai
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european commission
Henry Ajder, a world-renowned advisor on generative AI, is set to headline Infosecurity Europe in London as keynote speaker, discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity.
Fortinet releases advanced FortiOS 7.6 with GenAI & data protection
This month
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firewall
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data protection
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managed services
Fortinet unveils next-level cybersecurity solutions with its latest FortiOS operating system, merging networking and security with new AI and data protection to offer enhanced user experiences.
CommBank Yello partners with More to enhance customer benefits
This month
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broadband
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telco
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nbn
CommBank partners with More to introduce mobile and nbn offers, promising substantial savings for loyal customers through its unique customer recognition program, CommBank Yello.
Singapore marketers predict shift towards social media retail in 2024
This month
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martech
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cdp
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ai
HubSpot's study reveals 9 out of 10 Singaporean social media marketers predict a rise in direct-to-consumer sales on social media platforms in 2024, highlighting the shift towards social media as a primary retail channel.
FUJIFILM unveils Revoria XMF PressReady to boost digital print workflow
This month
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printing
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productivity
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fujifilm
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Asia Pacific unveils Revoria XMF PressReady, a groundbreaking digital print workflow automation solution set to boost productivity and meet rising demand for swift, customised print runs.
Brisbane Catholic Education deploys Check Point's Quantum firewall
This month
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firewall
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soc
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breach prevention
Brisbane Catholic Education fully deploys Check Point Quantum Network Security gateway, reinforcing their cyber resilience to protect against data breaches and support a vast hybrid IT infrastructure.
Report urges transparency in Australian telco regulation enforcement
This month
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compliance
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acma
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transparency
The Centre for Media Transition's latest report, commissioned by ACCAN, urges the ACMA to increase transparency around telecommunications regulation enforcement, recommending a public register of penalties.
Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme
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sustainable it
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub introduce a landmark 400,000 device lending scheme, the Tech Lending Community project, to tackle British digital inequality and electronic waste, benefitting underprivileged individuals and assisting charities including Refuge and Centrepoint.
GitHub boosts security & power with new Actions enhancements
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microsoft
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firewall
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network security
GitHub advances its AI-driven platform with key security and power enhancements for GitHub Actions, including Azure private networking and GPU-hosted runners for machine learning.