About Sean
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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 12
Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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dr
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devops
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encryption
A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.
Adobe reveals USD $14.2 billion online sales during Prime Day
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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bnpl
Adobe reports a record USD $14.2 billion in Amazon Prime Day sales for US retailers, an 11% YoY increase, driven by a surge in mobile shopping and steep discounts.
Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Fortinet’s new report warns of escalating cyber threats against the Paris 2024 Olympics, highlighting a dramatic surge from 212 million attacks at London 2012 to 4.4 billion at Tokyo 2020.
Intel unveils AI chatbot for Paris 2024 Olympic athletes
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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open source
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data privacy
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ai
Intel partners with the IOC to launch AthleteGPT, a GenAI chatbot on the Athlete365 platform, aiming to assist 11,000 athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
GitHub reveals Australian developer trends, impact of ChatGPT
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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martech
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ai
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software development
GitHub's updated Innovation Graph for Q1 2024 reveals over 1.57 million Australian developers on the platform, highlighting ChatGPT's role in boosting efficiency.
Vista Group launches AI-driven podcast feature with Microsoft Azure
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Vista Group partners with Microsoft Azure in a landmark cloud deal to revolutionise cinema management using AI, launching an innovative daily podcast for executives.
HP unveils OmniBook Ultra PC & OmniStudio X series
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai
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personal computing devices
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mobility
HP launches the OmniBook Ultra AI PC, featuring AMD tech, and the OmniStudio X series with Intel and NVIDIA options, starting at USD $2699.
SnapLogic survey reveals crippling costs of outdated technology
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai
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integration
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snaplogic
Legacy systems are costing businesses nearly USD $3 million annually, reveals SnapLogic. The integration of GenAI promises to alleviate 25% of workloads.
Juniper Networks unveils Ops4AI lab to boost AI workloads
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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martech
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commerce systems
Juniper Networks unveils Ops4AI, the first multivendor lab to enhance AI workload performance, collaborating with Nvidia, Broadcom, Intel, and WEKA.
Google Cloud's 2024 report reveals rising cyber threats
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain systems
Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons report reveals rising cyber threats, emphasising advanced social engineering, cloud security, ransomware, and AI exploitation.
Haruko expands to Southeast Asia, secures USD $6 million funding
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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fintech
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singapore
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london
Digital asset platform Haruko secures USD $6 million for Southeast Asia expansion, led by White Star Capital and MMC Ventures, boosting its total funding to USD $16 million.
Amber Technology to showcase latest UC & AV solutions at Integrate Expo 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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uc
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yamaha
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telco
Amber Technology is showcasing cutting-edge UC and AV solutions at Integrate Expo 2024, offering live demos and expert insights at Sydney’s ICC from 21-23 August.
Global cellular IoT market reaches USD $15 billion in 2023
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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uc
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smart cities
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iot
The global cellular IoT connectivity market surged in 2023, generating USD $15 billion from 3.6 billion connections, driven by a 23% growth rate, IoT Analytics reports.
Spark Business Group joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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cloud security
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data privacy
Spark Business Group boosts its cyber security prowess by joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, targeting enhanced services for NZ organisations.
Acronis True Image returns with enhanced cybersecurity features
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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data protection
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storage
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advanced persistent threat protection
Acronis reintroduces True Image with superior cybersecurity, tackling modern threats and offering an all-in-one backup solution for home users.
Ultrahuman unveils PowerPlugs app store & AFib smart ring
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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app store
Ultrahuman has launched the PowerPlugs app store and the world's first smart ring with built-in AFib detection, promising a new era in personalised health tech.
Act now: AMTA warns Aussies to upgrade before 3G shutdown
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Australians urged to upgrade 3G devices within six weeks as Telstra and Optus prepare to shut down their 3G networks, impacting emergency call capability.
Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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instagram
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us
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youtube
Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.
Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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low-code
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ai
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healthtech
Huma secures Series D funding of USD $80 million, bolstering its total to over USD $300 million. The funds will advance its new AI-powered Huma Cloud Platform, aimed at revolutionising digital health solutions.
Briefly Bio launches to tackle reproducibility crisis with new funding
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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llms
Briefly Bio launches to tackle preclinical research’s reproducibility crisis, announces USD $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance scientific accuracy.