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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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HCLTech surpasses sustainability targets & earns key accolades
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dei
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martech
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cdp
HCLTech reduced its emissions by 25% for FY24, surpassing SBTi targets. Notable achievements include energy reduction, significant community impact, and top ESG ratings.
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Zoku Travel rebrands to BYRDLI, eyes future travel evolution
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content creation
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community
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creative technologies
Australian-based Zoku Travel has rebranded to BYRDLI. The new platform aims to merge travel, community, and commerce, offering creators advanced tools to elevate their Travel Clubs.
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Check Point reveals first mobile crypto drainer on Google Play
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advanced persistent threat protection
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google
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cyber threats
Check Point Research has exposed the first mobile crypto drainer app on Google Play, which stole USD $70,000 worth of digital assets from at least 150 users.
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Industrial DataOps set to revolutionise digital transformation
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digital transformation
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software
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productivity
IoT Analytics reveals that Industrial DataOps is crucial for overcoming digital transformation hurdles, projecting the industrial connectivity market to grow from USD $89 billion in 2023 to USD $104 billion by 2028.
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Check Point Software named Visionary in 2024 Gartner report
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Check Point Software Technologies named Visionary in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, praised for robust malware defences.
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Exclusive Networks partners with Rackmount.IT to boost security
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Exclusive Networks has partnered with Rackmount.IT to enhance network security infrastructure globally, offering customised racking solutions for miniaturised devices.
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Standard Foods halves SAP costs, reinvests in AI growth
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data analytics
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low-code
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ai
Standard Foods cuts annual support costs in half by switching from SAP ECC to Rimini Support, reallocating savings to bolster AI and machine learning for predictive analytics.
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Informatica teams with HowGood to boost food ESG performance
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mdm
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
Informatica partners with HowGood to empower food suppliers with AI-driven sustainability insights, addressing rising consumer ethical demands and regulatory pressures.
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Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks linked to China have infiltrated US critical infrastructure, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the public and private sectors.
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Westcon-Comstor’s Tech Xpert community now boasts 3,000 members
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it training
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cybersecurity
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community hits 3,000 members, offering technical pros a no-sales-pressures platform for peer learning and collaboration.
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Younger Australians vulnerable due to poor online security habits
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edutech
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mfa
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ai
A new report by Aus3C highlights growing online safety concerns among younger Australians, with many finding cybersecurity efforts frustrating and complex.
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Telehouse celebrates 35 years of global DC services & innovation
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smart cities
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
Telehouse celebrates 35 years in data centre services, expanding from its 1989 New York launch to over 45 centres worldwide, including new sites in Thailand and Canada.
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Google slashes Gemini AI model costs, boosts speed & efficiency
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ai
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ai models
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google
Google unveils Gemini-1.5-Pro-002 and Gemini-1.5-Flash-002 models with enhanced speed, cost-efficiency, and performance, driving benefits for developers.
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Backbase unveils Intelligence Fabric to boost banking with AI
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crm
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fintech
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ai
Backbase unveils Intelligence Fabric, a major upgrade to its Engagement Banking Platform, integrating AI and data capabilities to enhance customer service and sales operations.
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CrowdStrike leads Gartner Magic Quadrant for endpoint protection
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endpoint protection
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siem
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cloud security
CrowdStrike tops Gartner’s 2024 Magic Quadrant for EPP, marking five consecutive years as a leader. Introduces AI-driven Signal to enhance analyst efficiency.
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Braze unveils AI enhancements for personalised marketing experiences
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Braze launched AI-driven tools, including Project Catalyst and enhanced BrazeAI assistants, to revolutionise personalised marketing through advanced data usage.
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CUB launches Brisbane clubhouse, eyes AUD $200 billion Olympics
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healthtech
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collaboration
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agribusiness
The Club of United Business (CUB) is opening a new clubhouse in Brisbane CBD to help Queensland businesses tap into the AUD $200 billion opportunity from the 2032 Olympic Games.
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Shippit launches new service to boost Australian retail abroad
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
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fedex
Shippit launches Shippit International, a cutting-edge cross-border shipping service to help Australian retailers tackle rising costs and boost their global presence.
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Automation key to reducing cybersecurity burnout & risks
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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avepoint
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month nears, leaders from Tanium, Diligent, and AvePoint advocate for automation, improved governance, and data management to combat escalating cyber threats.
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Adobe forecasts USD $240.8 billion in U.S. holiday online sales
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smartphones
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gaming
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martech
Adobe’s 2024 holiday forecast predicts U.S. online sales to hit USD $240.8 billion, driven by Cyber Week, mobile shopping, and social media influences.