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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 59

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Anthology launches AI policy framework for universities
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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physical security
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data privacy
Education solutions firm Anthology unveils an AI Policy Framework to aid higher education institutes in the ethical use of artificial intelligence, with principles drawn from international standards.
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Genetec unveils cutting-edge Experience Centre in Sydney's Tech Central
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Genetec Inc. has launched a pioneering Experience Centre and Office, SYXC, in Sydney's Tech Central district, aiming to strengthen its ANZ operations and showcase avant-garde technological solutions.
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Change fatigue risk to finance employee performance, warns Gartner
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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hcm
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payroll systems
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productivity
'Change fatigue', a risk to employee performance, is on the rise amongst finance staff, warns global research firm Gartner, emphasising disruptions over volume as the primary cause.
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Superloop to provide network infrastructure for Investa properties
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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telco
Telecoms company Superloop partners with Investa to exclusively provide network infrastructure for over 1,100 future build-to-rent properties across two sites in Victoria, Australia.
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Kiwis call for tougher fines & greater accountability in cyber breaches
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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breach prevention
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firewalls
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palo alto networks
New research reveals majority of Kiwis think companies should do more to prevent cyber-attacks, with many considering swapping brands after a data breach.
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Microsoft AI in healthcare: From data interpretation to tailored training
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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data privacy
AI advancements, with companies like Volpara and Techion leading the charge, are revolutionising the healthcare industry, promising unprecedented capabilities and potentially triggering a transformation as significant as the discovery of penicillin.
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New Zealand's academyEX wins global award for innovative Edtech platform
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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awards
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digital literacy
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nz
New Zealand's edtech sector celebrates as academyEx and the Ministry of Social Development triumph in the World Summit Awards, receiving acclaim for their innovative job skills platform, Digital Passport.
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Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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tuanz
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connectivity
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nz
The Tech Users Association launches registration for the Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024, aimed at addressing tech challenges in rural communities post-national election.
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Acer unveils Swift Edge 16 & Swift Go 14 with advanced AI capabilities
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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ai agents
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windows 11
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cpu
Acer introduces the Swift Edge 16 and Swift Go 14 laptops, both powered by AMD Ryzen 8040 series and loaded with advanced AI features, and soon to be available in Australia.
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Australians see AI as crucial for future business decisions
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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fintech
Nearly two-thirds of Australian professionals believe that AI will play a pivotal role in future business decisions and overcoming project management challenges, a GetApp survey reveals.
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Elastic unveils winners of Australia & New Zealand Partner Awards 2024
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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public cloud
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digital transformation
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awards
Elastic recognises Deloitte, Google Cloud, and Skillfield among other partners for their pivotal role in fostering digital innovation and business growth in Australia and New Zealand at the ElasticON ceremony.
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Schneider Electric launches Alliance SI Energize Program in Australasia
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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it training
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robots
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digital transformation
Schneider Electric launches the unique Alliance SI Energize Program in Australia and New Zealand to equip system integrators with tools and expertise for business expansion into industrial technology and sustainability.
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SOTI launches XSight Live View for real-time enterprise mobility oversight
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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enterprise mobility management
SOTI, a global Enterprise Mobility Management leader, unveils XSight Live View, a pioneering solution for real-time mobile device and performance oversight, set to revolutionise sectors including retail and healthcare.
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Circana launches Liquid Data Engage, a novel platform for retailers
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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ai
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data analytics
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big data
Circana has launched Liquid Data Engage, a revolutionary platform for retailers, seamlessly integrating fragmented data assets into a user-friendly interface.
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NextGen's digital services speed up home loan approvals in Australia
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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fintech
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digital banking
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aml
NextGen's digital lending technology, specifically its Verification of Identity service, NextGenID, boosts home loan approval efficiency, reducing approval times by 25% on the ApplyOnline platform.
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Taylor Swift's Melbourne gigs trigger massive Telstra data surge
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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wireless networks
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social media
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telstra
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert in Melbourne saw a record 35 TB of data used, equivalent to streaming the concert footage for almost two years, as fans flooded social media to share their experiences.
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UST acquires Australian firm Leonardo to boost ANZ market presence
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Digital transformation firm UST fortifies its presence in the Australian and New Zealand markets by acquiring process transformation company Leonardo.
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Dell Technologies unveils enhanced AI-ready data platform
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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storage
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casb
Dell Technologies new PowerScale F210 and F710 set to revolutionise all-flash storage with superior performance and efficiency, boasting up to 90% greater performance per watt, and catering for intensive AI workloads.
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Australians spend more time on social media, TikTok leads the way
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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facebook
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instagram
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youtube
Australians are increasingly focusing on social media, with a noteworthy preference for TikTok, as traditional media consumption declines, according to a new report by Meltwater and We Are Social.
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Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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fintech
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dei
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financial systems
Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.