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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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Hands-on review: Logitech launches POP Icon Keys
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Logitech has unveiled the POP Icon Keys, a stylish and customisable keyboard that merges vibrant design with advanced functionality for modern professionals.
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Nintex & Boomi predict AI governance shift by 2025
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Executives from Nintex and Boomi predict a shift towards targeted business transformation and enhanced AI governance by 2025, amid growing workforce changes.
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Pallion partners with Boomi for digital transformation boost
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Pallion has teamed up with Boomi to enhance operational resilience and customer experience through its Enterprise Platform in a significant digital transformation push.
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Hands-on review: Logitech MX Creative Console
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Logitech's MX Creative Console promises to enhance creativity and streamline workflows for professionals with its customisable features.
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Australian firms encouraged to adopt platform strategies
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As Australia and New Zealand gear up for 2025, organisations are grappling with productivity and data management challenges, warns expert Mark Jobbins.
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Maxicare improves operations with NICE Workforce Management
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Maxicare has significantly improved customer experience and operational efficiency in its contact centres by implementing NICE Workforce Management.
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Global cellular IoT connections exceed 4 billion in 2024
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smart cities
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iot
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industrial iot
The global cellular IoT market surpassed 4 billion connections in 2024, fuelled by advancements in 5G and LTE Cat 1 bis technologies.
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Strand boosts online revenue by 37% with Pattern's AI tools
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Strand has seen a 37% rise in online revenue thanks to its partnership with Pattern, which has leveraged AI to enhance digital marketing strategies.
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Black Friday deals: Segway-Ninebot slashes prices on e-scooters
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Segway-Ninebot is offering substantial Black Friday discounts on eKickScooter models, with the MAX G2 reduced by AUD $700 to AUD $999.
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Yubico launches suite to enhance enterprise phishing defence
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Yubico has launched its Yubico Enrollment Suite to help enterprises enhance phishing resistance by facilitating a transition to passwordless security solutions.
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Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, expanding its penetration testing services to the US, Australia, and Singapore following a key acquisition.
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Kacific unveils SatPack for remote satellite internet access
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group has launched SatPack, a portable satellite internet solution designed to provide connectivity in remote Asia-Pacific regions.
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Adyen partners with Thomson Medical to improve payments
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digital transformation
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adyen
Adyen partners with Thomson Medical to enhance patient experiences in Singapore, offering integrated payment solutions across hospitals and 37 clinics.
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Australian firms combat rising AI-driven deepfake threats
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encryption
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Australian businesses are ramping up efforts to combat rising deepfake cyber threats, with 66% implementing measures against AI-driven impersonations.
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Tempest launches with USD $3.2M to revolutionise dev ops
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Tempest, a new developer platform backed by USD $3.2M in funding, aims to streamline software delivery for engineering teams facing complex challenges.
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Santander appoints dentsu for global SME trade platform
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Santander has appointed dentsu to enhance its international growth platform for SMEs, targeting 45 markets over the next five years.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group
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Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
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70% of Australian execs targeted by cyberattacks: study
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A study reveals that 70% of Australian executives faced cyberattacks in the last 18 months, underscoring growing cybersecurity threats in the sector.
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Peak Insight wins 2024 Telstra Cisco Partner of the Year
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Peak Insight has been awarded the 2024 Telstra Cisco Partner of the Year, marking its second consecutive win, highlighting its excellence in customer experience and networking.
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Australian telecoms unite against tech-facilitated abuse
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Australian telecom leaders unite to tackle tech-facilitated abuse, reinforcing their commitment during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.