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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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Excite Technology Services reports productive June 2024 quarter
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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it training
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Excite Technology Services reported a strong June 2024 quarter with an additional AUD $989K in annual contract value, bolstering its growth and market position.
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ET Browne boosts profits & efficiency with SYSPRO ERP upgrade
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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it in manufacturing
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supply chain & logistics
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erp
ET Browne, makers of Palmer's Cocoa Butter, report 113% profit rise with SYSPRO ERP upgrade, achieving 7% revenue growth and 22% inventory reduction.
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Australian MSPs to boost cybersecurity investment in 2024
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
A survey by WatchGuard Technologies reveals that 69% of Australian MSPs are set to increase cybersecurity investment in 2024, focusing on firewalls and AI opportunities.
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Datacom returns to profit, unveils strategic transformation plan
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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datacom
Datacom rebounds to NZD $41 million pre-tax profit, unveiling a strategic transformation plan to bolster future growth and AI adoption across its operations.
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FUJIFILM seeks partners in Napier & Nelson for new programme
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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partner programmes
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fujifilm
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partners
FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand expands its Growth Partners Programme, seeking tech-savvy individuals in Napier and Nelson to aid local businesses.
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NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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productivity
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inflation
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2degrees
A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.
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AMTA launches tool to ensure mobile viability post 3G shutdown
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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telstra
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optus
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recycling
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association unveils Check my Device, a tool helping Australians ensure mobile device support post-3G shutdown for emergency calls.
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Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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genai
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ai
Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland’s North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.
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99% of UK businesses fined for data breaches, study finds
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Over 99% of UK businesses were fined for data breaches in the past year, with the average fine hitting GBP £257,982, reveals ISMS.online research.
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Teradata launches VantageCloud Lake on Google Cloud for AI
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Teradata launches VantageCloud Lake on Google Cloud, merging clear analytics with advanced AI to help enterprises scale predictive initiatives and innovate.
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Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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encryption
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healthtech
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government
Apricorn has attained ISO 9001:2015 certification from IAPMO SCB, reinforcing its commitment to quality management and operational excellence in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.
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Elastic discovers new attack vector in Microsoft Management Console
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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malware
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martech
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cybersecurity
Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GrimResource, a new attack technique exploiting the Microsoft Management Console, allowing full code execution with minimal security alerts.
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Pattern predicts record sales for Amazon's first six-day Prime Day in Australia
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ecommerce
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amazon
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pattern
Pattern predicts record sales for Amazon's six-day Prime Day in Australia, citing a doubling in sales for brands and rising consumer participation, despite recent price hikes.
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UK employees eager for AI but concerned about lack of policies
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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physical security
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genai
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ai
UK employees seek AI for efficiency but face hurdles, says Coveo. 42% find AI beneficial, yet concerns over tools and policies persist, impacting trust and effectiveness.
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Logpoint appoints Hemmingsen as SVP of people & culture
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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siem
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hcm
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cybersecurity
Logpoint appoints Gitte Hemmingsen as SVP of People and Culture, aiming to boost workforce engagement and attract top cybersecurity talent under new CEO Mikkel Drucker.
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Edge data centre growth being driven by IoT and 5G tech trends
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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gaming
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smart cities
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edge computing
Edge data centres, situated closer to users and devices, are revolutionising the digital ecosystem by improving efficiency, reducing latency, and enhancing real-time data processing.
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Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ai
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software development
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software engineering
Waracle acquires Screenmedia, merging teams to boost digital product and AI capabilities and increasing its workforce to over 200. CEO Chris Martin sees this as a strategic move to drive growth.
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Dematic launches advanced automation in Australian meat industry
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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robots
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supply chain & logistics
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dematic
Dematic has launched its first end-to-end automation solution at an Australian meat processing facility, featuring freezer-rated AGVs and advanced software to boost safety and efficiency.
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St John Wānaka wins NZD $45,000 solar system from SolarZero
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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charity
St John Wānaka wins SolarZero competition, securing a 20-year solar system subscription worth NZD $45,000, promising lower energy costs and enhanced community resilience.
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Microsoft & CCL partner to launch the NZ Azure cloud region
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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genai
Microsoft partners with CCL to launch its first New Zealand hyperscale cloud region, empowering local companies like Scales Corp to enhance resiliency and optimise costs.