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.
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Tū Ātea to build New Zealand's first private 5G network
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Tū Ātea is set to launch New Zealand's first commercial Private 5G network at CentrePort, enhancing connectivity for the vital Wellington port operations.
Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.
Indosat celebrates 9.1% revenue rise & AI expansion
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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uc
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cx
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reported a robust 9.1% revenue growth for 2024, reaching IDR 55.9 trillion, driven by enhanced customer services and AI integration.
Commvault launches secure cloud solution with CIS images
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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it automation
Commvault has launched an innovative solution with CIS-hardened images for cloud deployment, enhancing security and compliance across major platforms.
PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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pc market
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public sector
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engineering
According to CONTEXT's latest analysis, the PC market is facing a shaky demand downturn but may rebound by 2025 thanks to AI advancements and Windows 11 upgrades.
CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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cloud security
CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.
Avast partners with Ingram Micro to expand New Zealand focus
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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it training
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Avast has partnered with Ingram Micro to distribute its Small Business Solutions in New Zealand, enhancing cybersecurity options for local small firms.
UK unifies armed forces recruitment with Pega platform
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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rpa
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genai
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ai
The UK government has launched a unified recruitment service for its armed forces, with Pega providing a digital platform to streamline the enlistment process.
AI Summit in Paris highlights responsible innovation goals
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
The AI Summit in Paris brought industry leaders together to discuss ethical AI implementation, highlighting the urgent need for responsible strategies to harness its potential.
SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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solarwinds
SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.
Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Fortinet has launched its next-generation FortiGate G series firewalls, designed to tackle evolving cyber threats while enhancing efficiency and performance.
Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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data protection
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encryption
Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.
auDA awards grants to boost digital inclusion in Australia
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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digital literacy
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grants
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digital inclusion
Fifteen projects have been granted AUD $40,000 each by auDA to enhance digital inclusion across diverse Australian communities, benefiting various societal groups.
Oracle launches role-based AI agents for HR solutions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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hcm
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agentic ai
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oracle
Oracle has launched AI agents in its Fusion Cloud HCM to automate HR processes, aiming to boost employee experience and productivity across the workforce.
Report reveals CMS challenges in future digital marketing
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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saas
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ecm
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cx
Sitecore's Websites 2025 report reveals marketers prioritise AI and personalisation amid CMS limitations, with 76% citing budget constraints as a key hurdle.
Ten cities receive USD $100,000 in grants Rimini Street Foundation
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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it automation
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vmware
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sap
Melbourne has been chosen as one of ten cities to receive a USD $10,000 grant from the Rimini Street Foundation as part of its USD $100,000 charitable initiative.
NZ Safety Blackwoods halves cycle time with tech upgrade
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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modernisation
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automation
NZ Safety Blackwoods has halved the time for its annual cycle count after implementing Manhattan SCALE, boosting efficiency and reducing picking errors significantly.
NetSuite expands to cloud regions in Mumbai & Hyderabad
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ai
NetSuite is set to launch data centres in Mumbai and Hyderabad, aiming to enhance cloud services for businesses across India and improve data compliance.
Atlys expands to UK with predictive visa technology
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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uk expansion
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forex
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automation
Atlys has launched its predictive visa technology in the UK, aiming to simplify the application process for millions of non-UK passport holders.
AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ai
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investment
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legaltech
AI legal tech firm Ivo has successfully secured USD $16 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its AI-powered contract review platform.