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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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Automation can alleviate burnout in Australian IT teams
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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A new report reveals that 69% of Australian IT teams face burnout, with automation seen as a potential remedy by 75% of surveyed professionals.
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Keir Garrett on diverse leadership in tech at Cloudera
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Keir Garrett, Regional Vice President at Cloudera, emphasised the need for diverse leadership in tech, asserting that inclusivity drives innovation and workplace success.
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Australian cybersecurity spending to reach AUD $6.2bn by 2025
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Australian organisations are set to invest nearly AUD $6.2 billion in information security and risk management by 2025, according to Gartner's latest projections.
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UTS completes digital transformation with Boomi support
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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The University of Technology Sydney has successfully completed a digital transformation with Boomi, enhancing services for over 40,000 students and streamlining processes.
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Software Combined acquires Hero Software for expansion
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Software Combined has acquired Brisbane's Hero Software, enhancing its portfolio in home energy efficiency solutions amid rising regulatory demands in Australia.
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ProSpend's new campaign urges Australian finance change
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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ProSpend launches its Start ProSpending campaign to tackle inefficiencies in Australian finance teams, aiming to streamline processes and reduce wasted time.
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SandboxAQ joins UN AI Hub to enhance AI security solutions
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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SandboxAQ joins the UN's AI Hub as a founding member, set to provide cutting-edge AI solutions and encryption management to enhance cybersecurity for global organisations.
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EvenBetter.ai launches AI tool to tackle gender pay gap
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Sydney startup EvenBetter.ai has launched a groundbreaking AI platform to help businesses tackle the gender pay gap, coinciding with a major related report.
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Avalara unveils updated connector for Salesforce Revenue Cloud
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Avalara has unveiled its updated connector for Salesforce's Revenue Cloud, now available on the Salesforce AppExchange, enhancing tax compliance for businesses.
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Rapid agentic AI at scale possible with new Teradata solution
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Teradata has unveiled its new Enterprise Vector Store, promising cost-effective deployment of Trusted agentic AI, designed for rapid responses and flexible integration.
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Infosys launches open-source Responsible AI Toolkit
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Infosys has unveiled its open-source Responsible AI Toolkit to help enterprises navigate ethical AI challenges, reinforcing the company's commitment to safe AI practices.
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A10 Networks enhances security with ThreatX acquisition
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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A10 Networks has acquired assets from ThreatX Protect, bolstering its cybersecurity offerings with advanced web application and API protection solutions.
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Momentum accelerator opens for security tech startups
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Applications are now open for the Momentum Accelerator's National Security & Dual-Use Technology Cohort, offering up to USD $400,000 for startups.
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HPE unveils VM Essentials for hybrid cloud virtualisation
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has launched HPE VM Essentials, a new virtualisation solution for hybrid cloud, aiming to streamline infrastructure and reduce costs.
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Australian firms face challenges with AI-driven resumes
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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job market
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Australian firms grapple with the influx of AI-generated resumes, spending nearly 10 days sorting through unsuitable applications for each job.
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DigiCert leads new PKI for financial industry security
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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DigiCert has been appointed by the American Standards Committee X9 to oversee a new Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for global financial institutions.
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A10 Networks augments cyber portfolio with ThreatX assets
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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A10 Networks has boosted its cybersecurity offerings by acquiring ThreatX Protect’s assets, adding advanced web application and API protection to its portfolio.
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Venafi launches SaaS machine identity products in Australia
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Venafi has launched its cloud-based machine identity security solutions in Australia, enhancing organisations' ability to manage risks as AI adoption rises.
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New Zealand's Skinny selects customer as AI brand face
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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New Zealand's Skinny has chosen Liz Wright, a loyal customer, as the first-ever AI ambassador, marking a bold move in brand representation.
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Samsung reinvents Galaxy A series with enhanced AI features
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Samsung has launched its Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G, and A26 5G, introducing advanced AI features aimed at enhancing mobile experiences for users worldwide.