About Sean
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
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 80
Predicted tech trends: Deepfakes, AI strain, & robotics
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Australian firms face challenges in consumer data trust
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai ethics & governance
Paul Henaghan highlights the pressing challenges in Australia's cyber security, noting consumer distrust in data handling among local enterprises.
HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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hcm
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licensing
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transparency
From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.
2degrees first in NZ telco to secure SBTi net zero target
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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cartech
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supply chain
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cleantech
2degrees has become the first New Zealand telco to secure validation for its Net Zero by 2040 target from the Science Based Target initiative.
Uber Direct partners with Grozeo for rapid delivery service
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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customer service
Uber Direct has teamed up with Grozeo to offer small and medium retailers rapid delivery services, enabling faster item delivery within two hours.
TeamViewer acquires 1E for USD $720M enhancing DEX tools
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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hcm
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1e
TeamViewer has announced its largest acquisition to date, acquiring 1E for USD $720 million to enhance its digital employee experience solutions.
Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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ai
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microsoft
A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.
Hexa & Equinix partner to boost Asia-US connectivity
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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dc
Hexa Capital Consultancy has partnered with Equinix to enhance connectivity between Asia-Pacific and the United States via the new MYUS cable.
Josef secures more funding to enhance legal AI offering
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Josef has secured new funding to enhance its AI-driven tool, Josef Q, capitalising on strong demand from corporate legal teams since its North American launch.
KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4's Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals HR and IT emails dominate phishing attempts, with QR code scams on the rise, exploiting user trust.
Industrial cybersecurity market to double by 2033
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
The industrial cybersecurity market is set to grow at 7.8% CAGR, reaching USD $46.96 billion by 2033, driven by IoT and cloud security adoption.
Varonis expands data security support to include Databricks
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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data protection
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Varonis expands its data security capabilities to include Databricks, enhancing protection for enterprise data used by 60% of Fortune 500 companies.
BlackLine recognised as leader in AR automation by IDC
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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ai
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cfo
BlackLine has been acknowledged as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Accounts Receivable Automation Applications in 2024, underlining its impact.
Australian report shows shift to AI in customer service
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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uc
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agentic ai
Kore.ai's latest reports reveal Australians are embracing AI in customer service, prioritising advanced technology over pay and valuing efficiency and accuracy.
Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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cx
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phishing
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martech
Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.
Experts stress security for businesses over holiday period
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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physical security
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holiday season
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adt security
As the holiday season approaches, security experts urge small and medium enterprises to bolster protections against potential break-ins during shutdowns.
DigiCert predicts AI & quantum impact on cybersecurity 2025
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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iot
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quantum computing
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ai
DigiCert's 2025 cybersecurity predictions highlight the urgent need for Australian businesses to enhance digital trust amid rising AI-driven risks.
Ping Identity recognised as leader in CIAM & access management
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Ping Identity has been hailed as a leader in access management and customer identity solutions, achieving top scores in major industry reports for 2024.
NZSIS urges wider sharing of intelligence to build resilience
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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social media
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big data
NZSIS Director Andrew Hampton calls for broader public and business access to intelligence, aiming to boost community resilience and national security.
Cybersecurity challenges in 2025: what to expect
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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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.