About Sean
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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Zoom unveils enhanced AI features for productivity boost
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martech
Zoom has unveiled a new suite of AI-driven features, including an AI Companion, to boost productivity and enhance user experience across its platform.
AI to halve time needed for account takeover by 2027
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malware
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mfa
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phishing
Gartner predicts that AI agents will halve the time needed for account exploitations by 2027, heightening the urgency for firms to adopt advanced security measures.
AI investment in ANZ increases fourfold by 2025
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
Lenovo's latest report forecasts a fourfold rise in AI investment in Australia and New Zealand by 2025, signalling a strong local commitment despite early-stage adoption.
ECI Software lauded as a Great Place to Work in 2025
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hcm
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work-life balance
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workplace culture
ECI Software Solutions has been recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work for 2025 across seven countries, celebrating its seventh consecutive year in the US.
NICE unveils CXone Mpower Orchestrator for service AI
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martech
NICE has launched CXone Mpower Orchestrator, claiming it as the first solution for complete end-to-end automation in customer service via a single AI platform.
Orro launches digital asset service for Australian firms
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Orro has launched its Digital Asset Discovery service in Australia, offering firms real-time visibility of critical operational technology assets to enhance security.
Varonis acquires Cyral to boost AI-driven data security
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data protection
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physical security
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ai
Varonis Systems has acquired Cyral, enhancing data security capabilities amid a projected USD $225 billion database market boom by 2028.
Optimizely earns Leader title in 2025 Gartner report
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Optimizely has been heralded as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Marketing Platforms for the eighth consecutive year, highlighting its excellence.
PayNet & Ant drive SME growth through Alipay+ collaboration
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payment technologies
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tourism
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merchants
PayNet and Ant International have significantly boosted Malaysian SMEs' growth in 2024, with Alipay+ driving over 80% of cross-border QR payments via DuitNow.
World Backup Day highlights need for Active Directory focus
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
As World Backup Day approaches, Semperis underscores the urgent need for businesses to prioritise Active Directory backups to combat rising cyber threats.
World Backup Day highlights crucial data protection needs
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
World Backup Day on 31 March highlights the necessity for organisations to back up vital data, including identity management systems like Microsoft Entra ID.
APAC CIOs prioritise tech investment for growth in 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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iot
CIOs in the APAC region are set to prioritise technology investments for growth in 2025, with 96% focusing on new revenue generation initiatives.
MIT & NVIDIA create framework for intuitive robot control
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nvidia
Researchers from MIT and NVIDIA have unveiled a framework enabling users to correct robot actions in real-time, enhancing intuitive interaction and performance.
AI adoption grows among finance leaders despite worries
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celonis
A new report reveals that while 54% of finance leaders are embracing AI for automation, 60% remain concerned about process transparency limiting its benefits.
IBM & Specialisterne partner to boost neurodiverse skills
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edutech
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data science
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ai
IBM and Specialisterne have announced an expansion of their partnership, enhancing digital skills for over 200 neurodivergent job seekers by 2025.
F5 & NVIDIA collaborate to enhance AI at network edge
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
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edge security
F5 has unveiled its BIG-IP Next Cloud-Native Network Functions, powered by NVIDIA's BlueField-3 DPUs, to optimise AI capabilities for service providers at the edge.
February 2025 reports record spike in ransomware attacks
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ransomware
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soc
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edr
A recent Bitdefender report reveals February 2025 as the worst month for ransomware, with victims rising 126% to 962, including a notable impact on Australia.
Google launches AI courses to support Canadian businesses
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edutech
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ai
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google
Google Canada has launched two AI learning programmes to enhance skills among Canadians, addressing the strong demand for AI training revealed in a recent report.
Nexxen appoints Shironishi as VP for Japanese expansion
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digital media
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leadership
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sales
Nexxen has appointed Masatsune Shironishi as Vice President and Country Manager for Japan, aiming to enhance its expansion in the Asian market.
BlackLine announces 2024 partner awards for excellence
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digital transformation
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deloitte
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cfo
BlackLine has unveiled the winners of its 2024 Global and Regional Partner Awards, recognising firms excelling in digital transformation for CFOs.