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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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Zscaler unveils industry-first single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge solution
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Zscaler launches industry-first single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution and Zero Trust Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) aiming to modernise secure connectivity and eliminate ineffective firewalls and VPNs.
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Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.
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QNAP debuts Thunderbolt 4 all-flash NASbook for video production
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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data protection
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digital entertainment
QNAP Systems launches Thunderbolt 4 all-flash NASbook TBS-h574TX, a compact, user-friendly computing tool aimed to transform video production workflows, featuring low-latency storage, fast file editing, and powerful Intel processing technology.
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Manhattan Associates unveils game-changing retail analytics tool
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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commerce systems
Manhattan Associates unveils the groundbreaking Fulfillment Experience Insights Dashboard, transforming omni-channel retail fulfillment with real-time benchmarking and strategic industry insights.
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Cato Networks launches groundbreaking threat detection platform
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Cato Networks announces a pioneering expansion into threat detection and incident response, launching the world's first Secure Access Service Edge-based extended detection and response solution, Cato XDR.
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Liz Oakes joins Mangopay's board as Non-Executive Director
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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commerce systems
Liz Oakes, former Mastercard executive and payments industry veteran, joins the board of Mangopay, the payment infrastructure provider, as Non-Executive Director, as the firm embarks on a growth phase across Europe.
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Zally bolsters leadership team ahead of anticipated Beta launch
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
Manchester's Zally boosts leadership team with ex-Barclays' Paul Wilshaw and former MiQ CTO, Prabhu Prakash Ganesh, as it gears up for beta launch and ambitious drive into continuous authentication.
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Introducing Aidge: Alibaba International’s multilingual AI-powered toolkits for SMEs’ global growth
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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online competition
Alibaba International pilots 'Aidge', an AI-powered toolkit targeting SMEs' global expansion, tackling challenges of language, marketing costs, and access to talent.
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Pixis.ai & Channel Factory unveil AI partnership for advertising overhaul
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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martech
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digital advertising
Pixis.ai and Channel Factory announce an exclusive global partnership to improve digital advertising campaigns through AI innovation, promising unparalleled efficiency and performance optimisation.
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5G technologies set to propel IoT connections to 5.4 billion by 2030
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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5g & beyond
Omdia's new research forecasts cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections hitting 5.4 billion by 2030, marking a pivotal growth for 5G technologies, particularly in China.
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PPDS appoints Patrick VanTreese as Director of Education Sales
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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collaborative learning
PPDS eyes aggressive growth in education sector with appointment of seasoned AV/IT expert, Patrick VanTreese, as Director of Education Sales, set to drive new business opportunities and partnerships.
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French steel giant enhances operations with Getac's rugged devices
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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cartech
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power / energy
ArcelorMittal France has leveraged Getac's robust computing solutions, including rugged tablets, to enhance maintenance and production operations since 2020, improving productivity and efficiency.
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Leaseweb launches Multi-CDN service in Asia Pacific region
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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saas
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gaming
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iaas
Leaseweb, a cloud services provider, rolls out its Multi-CDN technology in Asia Pacific, enhancing content delivery performance and slashing latency for sectors including Media, SaaS, Gaming and more.
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GEN8 announces Generative AI training for knowledge workers
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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physical security
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data privacy
Australian firm GEN8 has announced the Generative AI Navigator (GAIN) programme, a 3-week course designed to equip knowledge workers with the skills and insight required to navigate the emerging field of generative AI.
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Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Less than 1% of security vulnerabilities created the highest risks to businesses in 2023, with 97 high-risk vulnerabilities exploited undetected, says Qualys Threat Research Unit report.
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Seagate unveils Mozaic 3+ hard drive boosting data centre capacity
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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storage
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Seagate makes breakthrough with Mozaic 3+ hard drive platform, offering unprecedented 3TB+ per platter storage densities using HAMR technology, aimed at transforming large-scale data storage solutions.
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IAS expands in APAC with new operations & senior appointments
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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digital media
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japan
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advertising
Integral Ad Science boosts its APAC presence with strategic expansion into Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, backed by notable leadership appointments.
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CyberArk names Eduarda Camacho as new Chief Operating Officer
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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saas
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Australian identity security firm, CyberArk, appoints industry veteran Eduarda Camacho as its new COO, bringing 25+ years of leadership in SaaS and enterprise software.
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Scality promotes Marie-Laure Retureau as VP of Sales for APJ & ME regions
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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storage
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Marie-Laure Retureau takes on VP of Sales role at data storage software provider Scality, aiming to expand the company's presence across APJ, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian regions.
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Claroty appoints industry veteran as first Chief Customer Officer
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Cyber-physical systems protection firm, Claroty, appoints industry veteran Shira Bar Yosef as its first ever Chief Customer Officer, aiming to enrich customer experience.