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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

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Banks cut onboarding time by 32% with digital identity
Today
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sustainability
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data management
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financial crime
A new report reveals banks using Corporate Digital Identity reduce onboarding time by 32%, enhancing compliance accuracy and operational efficiency.
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Ivanti report highlights risks of genAI in cybersecurity
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phishing
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genai
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ai
Ivanti's report highlights that 25% of UK IT professionals lack a documented generative AI strategy amid rising cyber threats, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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ExpressVPN launches privacy-focused dedicated IP service
Today
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cloud security
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privacy
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transparency
ExpressVPN has launched its dedicated IP solution, providing users with unique static IPs while enhancing privacy and security in online activities.
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Integrity360 debuts managed service to bolster cyber defence
Yesterday
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iot
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ai
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collaboration
Integrity360 has launched a Managed Attack Surface Management service to bolster cyber resilience across IT, OT, and IoT environments, leveraging AI and automation.
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TeamViewer unveils Smart Service for manufacturing aid
Yesterday
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deloitte
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productivity
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connectivity
TeamViewer has launched Smart Service, a solution to help manufacturers overcome downtime challenges, leveraging remote access and AR support.
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Equinix seals new solar energy deal with Sembcorp Power
Yesterday
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ai
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sustainability
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equinix
Equinix has signed a new renewable energy agreement with Sembcorp Power to generate 58.5 MWp of solar energy for its Singapore data centres from 2029.
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Alibaba Cloud unveils global AI partner accelerator plan
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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alibaba cloud
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled its Partner Rainforest Plan to boost its global AI ecosystem, aiming to include 100 partners by 2025.
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Mako Networks renews distribution partnership with SnapperNet
Yesterday
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sd-wan
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sdn
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wireless networks
Mako Networks has renewed its partnership with SnapperNet, enabling resellers to offer a comprehensive Mako System under a new hardware-as-a-service model.
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Tend Health's AI tool enhances clinician efficiency & care
Yesterday
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hyperscale
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ai
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healthtech
Tend Health's AI tool, Tend Scribe, has been used in over 20,000 consultations, boosting clinician efficiency and enhancing patient care.
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Datadog enhances AWS monitoring with AI/ML integrations
Yesterday
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siem
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hyperscale
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ai
Datadog is ramping up investments in its AWS monitoring product line, enhancing AI/ML application integration and support for serverless and container environments.
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Red Hat partners with AWS to enhance AI & cloud offerings
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Red Hat and Amazon Web Services have announced a collaboration to enhance the availability of Red Hat products, focusing on virtualisation and AI solutions.
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Sustainability in logistics impacts job retention, study finds
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
A new study reveals 63% of Australian T&L workers find their employers' sustainability efforts lacking, amid a pressing call for action on environmental goals.
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Forrester reveals 2024 tech trends in AI & quantum
Yesterday
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quantum computing
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ai
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cleantech
Forrester's latest report unveils the top 10 infrastructure tech trends for 2024, spotlighting AI, sustainability, and quantum computing's evolving roles.
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Hands-on Review: HP Spectre x360 14 2-in-1 Laptop
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reviews
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ai
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ai pc
A stylish, powerful 2-in-1 laptop with AI-driven features, immersive display, and all-day performance.
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Hands-on Review: Epson EcoTank ET-4850 printer
Yesterday
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reviews
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smart home
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cleantech
The Epson EcoTank ET-4850 is a revolutionary all-in-one printer, eliminating ink cartridges for significant cost savings and eco-friendly printing.
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Australian startup unveils stable crypto backed by gold
2 days ago
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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global expansion
Australian startup TDCR has launched GLO, a stable digital currency backed by tokenised gold, aiming to redefine cryptocurrency usability and perception.
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Hands-on Review: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 laptop
2 days ago
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reviews
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
Lenovo's Yoga 9i Gen 9 (14) impresses with its sleek design, vibrant display, and powerful performance, making it perfect for professionals and creatives alike.
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Blue Yonder cyberattack exposes UK-US supply chain flaws
Last week
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
A ransomware attack on software provider Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for grocery retailers in the UK and US, highlighting security vulnerabilities.
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AI in enterprise shifts focus to practical applications
Last week
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malware
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mfa
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genai
As 2025 nears, enterprises are pivoting towards pragmatic AI applications, focusing on efficiency rather than the anticipated sweeping changes.
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Balancing AI advances with cybersecurity risks & caution
Last week
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
As AI evolves in cybersecurity, industry leaders urge caution, balancing its benefits against risks, particularly in fraud and data protection.