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Sean Mitchell
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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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Samsung & Sky bring 4K UHD sports streaming to New Zealand

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Samsung and Sky launch 4K UHD sports streaming in New Zealand, debuting with the Ashes cricket series on Sky Sport Now, enhancing clarity for fans.
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Rapid7 unveils Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Rapid7 launches Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall updates, helping security teams swiftly counter evolving cyber threats with minimal manual effort.
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Netskope & Microsoft boost data security across AI & cloud

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Netskope and Microsoft deepen their partnership with integrations that enhance data security and AI compliance across cloud and enterprise environments.
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Tanium & ServiceNow partner to drive automation in IT security

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Tanium and ServiceNow have partnered to enhance IT security and automation by integrating real-time endpoint intelligence with AI-driven workflows.
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Adobe adds Gemini 3 Nano Banana Pro AI to Firefly & Photoshop

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Adobe integrates Google's Gemini 3 Nano Banana Pro AI into Firefly and Photoshop, offering Creative Cloud users enhanced image generation and editing options.
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Cohesity & AWS boost data protection with advanced AI tools

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cohesity partners with AWS to enhance global data protection and recovery using advanced AI tools and native cloud integration across 36 regions.
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SonicWall acts after backup breach as state actors target cloud files

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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SonicWall confirmed state actors accessed backup cloud files via an API, prompting swift investigation and enhanced security for partners and customers.
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Commvault CEO AI shift demands new resilience model

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Commvault CEO Sanjay Mirchandani used his SHIFT keynote in New York to argue that enterprises must prepare for a new era of AI-driven resilience.
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Australian & NZ firms struggle with poor data amid AI ambitions

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australian and New Zealand firms face poor-quality data and siloed systems, hindering AI ambitions despite pressure to boost data-driven insights and business value.
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SiloSure feed monitoring aims to boost NZ farm efficiency, safety

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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GrainSure and Nutrinza launch SiloSure, a solar-powered feed-silo monitoring system to boost safety and efficiency on New Zealand farms.
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NZ urged to harness diaspora leaders for deeper Indian trade ties

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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New Zealand is urged to engage Indian diaspora leaders in shaping trade and digital ties with India, aiming to boost tech growth and economic partnerships.
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AI & data sharing unite NZ power firms to boost grid resilience

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Four major New Zealand power firms unite with Google X's Tapestry project to use AI for smarter grid inspections, boosting resilience for 510,000 customers.
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AI transforms New Zealand jobs as entry-level hiring slows

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.
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Samsung digitises B2B partner management with Engage IQ portal

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Samsung and Engage IQ have launched a digital B2B Connect Partner Portal in New Zealand to streamline deal management and boost channel partner collaboration.
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Jade Software to acquire Contec, boosting SaaS & dairy focus

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Jade Software to acquire Contec, enhancing its SaaS portfolio and boosting annual revenue by up to 25% through expansion in global dairy supply chain software.
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New Zealand motorists face new road user charges & compliance tests

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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By 2027, 3.5 million petrol vehicles in New Zealand will join the road user charges system, raising concerns over driver compliance and administrative challenges.
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Socket unveils beta Ruby analysis engine to cut false alerts

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Socket launches a beta Ruby analysis engine to reduce false alerts by identifying truly exploitable vulnerabilities in Ruby applications.
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Wilson unveils 4330i SDR BDA with boosted power for indoor use

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Wilson Connectivity launches the 4330i SDR BDA, boosting indoor wireless power sixfold and coverage up to three times for flexible industrial and consumer use.
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project44 hits cash flow breakeven as AI-powered growth surges

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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project44 grows new annual recurring revenue by over 40% and reaches operational cash flow breakeven amid rapid AI-driven expansion in supply chain solutions.
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Edge AI, security & RISC-V to redefine IoT chips by 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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By 2026, IoT chips will prioritise edge AI, RISC-V architectures, security, and sustainability, reshaping the semiconductor market and supply chains globally.