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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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Cybersecurity challenges in 2025: what to expect
Today
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it training
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encryption
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quantum computing
As cybersecurity challenges loom larger for organisations in 2025, experts warn that unresolved vulnerabilities could expose critical data to serious threats.
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Integrity360 acquires Adsigo to expand DACH region presence
Today
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soc
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edr
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xdr
Integrity360 has acquired Adsigo, a cyber security firm, aiming to enhance its presence in the DACH region and eventually exceed EUR 135 million in revenues.
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ExpressVPN launches dedicated IP service with privacy focus
Yesterday
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cloud security
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data privacy
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cloud services
ExpressVPN has launched its dedicated IP solution, providing users with unique static IPs while enhancing privacy and security in online activities.
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DataStax partners with Wikimedia for AI knowledge project
Yesterday
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hyperscale
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open source
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ai
DataStax and Wikimedia Deutschland are collaborating on an AI initiative to enhance open data accessibility, processing over 10 million entries in just three days.
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Vectra AI's 2025 cybersecurity insights for APJ highlight AI
Yesterday
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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ndr
Vectra AI has revealed its cybersecurity forecasts for 2025, highlighting AI's crucial role amid a projected USD $5.74 trillion global IT spend.
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Study reveals barriers facing women in Australian cyber jobs
Yesterday
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gender diversity
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organisational culture
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work-life balance
New research from RMIT University highlights the stark under-representation of women in Australia's cyber security sector, emphasizing the need for systemic change.
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AI's evolving role in ANZ cybersecurity: 2025 outlook
Yesterday
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Vectra AI's 2025 predictions highlight the critical role of AI in cybersecurity for Australia and New Zealand, emphasising the need for measurable outcomes.
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Australian workers' productivity dips in summer months
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
A survey reveals 45% of Australian workers experience reduced productivity in summer, as many struggle to fully disconnect from work during holidays.
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Great Southern Bank enhances service with CXone Mpower
Yesterday
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uc
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cx
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martech
Great Southern Bank is enhancing its customer service automation by deploying NICE's AI-powered CXone Mpower platform, supported by Optus.
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Banks cut onboarding time by 32% with digital identity
Yesterday
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cleantech
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sustainability
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data management
A new report reveals banks using Corporate Digital Identity reduce onboarding time by 32%, enhancing compliance accuracy and operational efficiency.
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Ivanti report highlights risks of genAI in cybersecurity
Yesterday
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phishing
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email security
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risk & compliance
Ivanti's report highlights that 25% of UK IT professionals lack a documented generative AI strategy amid rising cyber threats, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Industrial software market to reach USD $355 billion by 2030
Yesterday
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saas
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it in manufacturing
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genai
The global industrial software market is set to surge from USD $146 billion in 2023 to USD $355 billion by 2030, driven by cloud and AI innovations.
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Integrity360 debuts managed service to bolster cyber defence
2 days ago
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Integrity360 has launched a Managed Attack Surface Management service to bolster cyber resilience across IT, OT, and IoT environments, leveraging AI and automation.
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TeamViewer unveils Smart Service for manufacturing aid
2 days ago
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ar, vr & metaverse
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deloitte
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productivity
TeamViewer has launched Smart Service, a solution to help manufacturers overcome downtime challenges, leveraging remote access and AR support.
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Equinix seals new solar energy deal with Sembcorp Power
2 days ago
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Equinix has signed a new renewable energy agreement with Sembcorp Power to generate 58.5 MWp of solar energy for its Singapore data centres from 2029.
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Alibaba Cloud unveils global AI partner accelerator plan
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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alibaba cloud
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled its Partner Rainforest Plan to boost its global AI ecosystem, aiming to include 100 partners by 2025.
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Mako Networks renews distribution partnership with SnapperNet
2 days ago
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Mako Networks has renewed its partnership with SnapperNet, enabling resellers to offer a comprehensive Mako System under a new hardware-as-a-service model.
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Tend Health's AI tool enhances clinician efficiency & care
2 days ago
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hyperscale
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ai
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healthtech
Tend Health's AI tool, Tend Scribe, has been used in over 20,000 consultations, boosting clinician efficiency and enhancing patient care.
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Datadog enhances AWS monitoring with AI/ML integrations
2 days ago
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siem
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hyperscale
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ai
Datadog is ramping up investments in its AWS monitoring product line, enhancing AI/ML application integration and support for serverless and container environments.
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Red Hat partners with AWS to enhance AI & cloud offerings
2 days ago
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Red Hat and Amazon Web Services have announced a collaboration to enhance the availability of Red Hat products, focusing on virtualisation and AI solutions.