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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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Apple launches new app for creating custom invitations
Today
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personalisation
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apple
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icloud
Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new app for iPhone that allows users to create custom event invitations and manage RSVPs seamlessly.
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Agile continues to shape business strategies by 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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software development
A Forrester report highlights the crucial role of agile methodologies in modern business, with 95% recognising its importance amid evolving technology and AI.
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Dynatrace unveils AI, security, & developer tools update
Today
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devops
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digital transformation
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aiops
Dynatrace has launched innovative updates to its platform, enhancing AI capabilities, security measures, and supporting developers in proactive IT service management.
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Amber Technology unveils Valentine's Day gift guide for 2024
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jbl
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consumer electronics
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electronics
Amber Technology has unveiled its Valentine's Day gift guide, showcasing audio products from JBL and the Philips NeoPix projector for home entertainment lovers.
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Report finds ransomware exploits in OT devices rising
Today
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
A report from Claroty reveals that over 111,000 vulnerabilities in operational technology devices across critical sectors are being targeted by adversaries.
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Adobe unveils AI-powered contract insights in Acrobat AI
Today
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document management
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genai
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ai ethics
Adobe has unveiled AI-driven features in Acrobat AI to simplify contract management, enabling quicker understanding and comparison for users worldwide.
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PointCast unveils cost-saving satellite internet solution
Today
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broadband
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education
PointCast has unveiled an innovative satellite solution designed to cut broadband installation costs by up to 50%, enhancing accessibility for remote businesses.
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TeamViewer & Google Meet unite for seamless IT support
Today
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video conferencing
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integration
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it support
TeamViewer has integrated its remote support capabilities with Google Meet, allowing users to troubleshoot issues directly during meetings without extra installations.
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Zoho unveils advanced AI agents to boost productivity
Today
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data privacy
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productivity
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manageengine
Zoho has unveiled its AI advancements with Zia Agents, Agent Studio, and Agent Marketplace, aiming to improve the availability and creation of digital agents for businesses.
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Neat launches BYOD feature for flexibility in collaboration
Today
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byod
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video conferencing
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it departments
Neat has unveiled Neat Select, a new BYOD feature for its Neat Bar and Neat Bar 2, enhancing flexibility in video collaboration for businesses.
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Accenture to open new technology hub in Ballarat in 2025
Yesterday
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public sector
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accenture
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digital economy
Accenture plans to open a tech and operations hub in Ballarat by May 2025, aiming to enhance local job opportunities and meet growing demand for technology services.
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Australian firms struggle to transition GenAI pilots to full use
Yesterday
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data protection
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genai
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data privacy
A survey by Informatica reveals Australian firms struggle to scale Generative AI projects, with 53% halting initiatives, despite 55% investing in its integration.
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KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats
Yesterday
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4 has launched Threat Labs to combat phishing and email threats, collaborating with Egress to enhance cybersecurity resilience through advanced research.
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Telstra joins TCCA to advance critical communications
Yesterday
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uc
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
Telstra has joined TCCA, enhancing its role in global critical communications, supporting vital services across Australia and beyond.
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Global semiconductor revenue to exceed USD $705 billion
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genai
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ai
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intel
Global semiconductor revenue surged to USD $626 billion in 2024, driven by strong demand for GPUs and AI processors, according to Gartner.
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SAS named category leader in model risk management 2024
2 days ago
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
SAS has been named a category leader in Chartis Research's Model Risk Management Solutions 2024 report for the 11th consecutive year, showcasing its dominance in model governance.
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Mainstream selects Datapay for payroll transformation in NZ
Last week
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surveillance
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datacom
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facial recognition
Mainstream has chosen Datapay as its payroll provider to improve efficiency and compliance, signalling a shift from its outdated payroll system.
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Italy bans DeepSeek AI over data security concerns
Last week
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Italy's recent ban of the controversial AI technology DeepSeek raises concerns over data security, potentially paving the way for similar government actions globally.
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Oracle expands AI in supply chain with new SCM agents
Last week
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
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software development
Oracle has unveiled new AI agents within its Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing suite, aimed at automating workflows and boosting efficiency.
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EU AI Act introduces new global benchmark for regulation
Last week
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surveillance
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risk & compliance
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transparency
The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act will take effect on 2nd February, banning high-risk AI uses like facial recognition and social scoring.