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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.

Stories by Sean - Page 30

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Australia leads Asia Pacific in AI innovation & growth
Tue, 21st May 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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intel
Australia’s AI innovation surpasses Asia Pacific, buoyed by strong tech infrastructure and initiatives like the brain-scale supercomputer DeepSouth.
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Superloop extends Ixom partnership, enhances security solutions
Tue, 21st May 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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casb
Superloop extends contract with Ixom, enhancing global SASE security across 40+ locations until 2028, boosting network performance with Palo Alto tech.
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Dell launches AI Factory to boost AI adoption & innovation
Tue, 21st May 2024
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data protection
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uc
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network infrastructure
Dell Technologies unveils the Dell AI Factory to accelerate AI adoption and innovation, offering an extensive AI portfolio and robust ecosystem partnership.
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Teletrac Navman launches new tools for fleet decarbonisation
Tue, 21st May 2024
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data analytics
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cartech
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fleet management
Teletrac Navman unveils its Electric Vehicle Evaluator (EVE) platform and Sustainability Dashboard to aid fleet managers in seamless, cost-effective decarbonisation.
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CyberArk to acquire Venafi for $1.54 billion in major deal
Tue, 21st May 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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ai
CyberArk will acquire Venafi for $1.54B, aiming to enhance its machine identity security platform and expand its market.
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Research highlights AI as major data privacy threat for developers
Tue, 21st May 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
A Zama study reveals 53% of developers view AI as a major data privacy threat, nearly matching cybercrime at 55%. Developing dynamic regulations is crucial.
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Deepfakes now second most common UK business security threat
Mon, 20th May 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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email security
Deepfakes now rank as the second most common security threat to UK businesses, with over 32% experiencing such incidents, a new ISMS.online report reveals.
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Nexxen chooses Stagwell for audience discovery & consumer insights solution
Mon, 20th May 2024
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martech
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risk & compliance
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cdp
Stagwell partners with Nexxen to enhance audience discovery and advertising efficacy, leveraging the new Nexxen Data Platform for deeper consumer insights and compliance.
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Vudoo partners with AWS to revolutionise shoppable video tech
Mon, 20th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cx
Melbourne's Vudoo partners with Amazon Web Services, elevating its status as a top eCommerce tech provider through innovative in-stream checkout technology.
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Alibaba tests AI-enhanced replays for Paris 2024 Olympics
Mon, 20th May 2024
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ai
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olympic games
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ml
Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services are testing an AI-enhanced multi-camera replay service in Shanghai, preparing for Paris 2024 to revolutionise sports broadcasting.
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New program boosts digital inclusion for disabled Aussies
Mon, 20th May 2024
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digital divide
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australian bureau of statistics
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support
A new initiative by The Benevolent Society and WorkVentures aims to enhance digital literacy for people with disabilities, providing free laptops and internet access.
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Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers
Mon, 20th May 2024
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hcm
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hospitality
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transparency
New research shows nearly 70% of Australian job applicants abandon applications due to complex hiring processes, creating a hiring crisis amid a 4.1% unemployment rate.
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Tanium named leader in 2024 IDC MarketScape for endpoint management
Mon, 20th May 2024
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Tanium is hailed as a leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for its innovative XEM platform, excelling in real-time vulnerability management and policy enforcement on Windows devices.
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Australian businesses link sustainability to better performance
Mon, 20th May 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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research
Recent SAP research finds 68% of Australian businesses link sustainability with competitiveness and profitability, driving new corporate strategies nationwide.
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Bond University transitions to TechnologyOne SaaS solution
Mon, 20th May 2024
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saas
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edutech
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migration
Bond University transitions to a new cloud-based system in collaboration with TechnologyOne, enhancing its student experience and digital education strategy.
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Stitch boosts Sanderson's Omokoroa Country Club with huge ROI
Mon, 20th May 2024
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martech
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cdp
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auckland
Stitch's masterful media campaign for Sanderson Group's Omokoroa Country Club in Auckland reached 3.73 million Kiwis, generating thousands of inquiries and millions in sales.
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Australian start-up EnergyFlex launches energy management app
Sat, 18th May 2024
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power / energy
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cba
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energy consumption
EnergyFlex, an Aussie start-up founded by RAAF veterans, launches an app to cut energy costs and emissions by aligning usage with renewable availability.
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Apromore & Soroco partner to revolutionise process optimisation
Sat, 18th May 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Apromore and Soroco announce a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionise process optimisation, integrating AI-driven insights from both platforms for enhanced operational intelligence.
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Triomics secures $15M to boost oncology workflows with AI
Fri, 17th May 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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lightspeed
Triomics secures $15 million in Series A funding to revolutionise oncology workflows in the US with AI tech, speeding clinical trial matching and patient care.
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Censys partners with Xpertex to enhance UK cybersecurity
Fri, 17th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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military
Censys partners with Xpertex to expand into the UK market, enhancing cybersecurity offerings for Xpertex's clientele with advanced threat hunting and attack surface management capabilities.