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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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IT By Design opens expansive Philippines headquarters in Bonifacio Global City
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software development
IT By Design (ITBD) expands its Southeast Asia presence with new Philippines headquarters, aiming to create 250 jobs in response to industry demand for low-cost, top-tier talent.
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Symbio awarded network service provider licence in Malaysia
Thu, 9th May 2024
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uc
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telco
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telecom
Symbio secures a coveted network service provider licence from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, enhancing its Tier-1 voice coverage and opening avenues for global telecom providers in Southeast Asia.
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Red Hat collaborates with Stability AI to enhance OpenShift AI platform
Thu, 9th May 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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open source
Red Hat allies with Stability AI to integrate open GenAI models into Red Hat's OpenShift AI, offering clients easier access to large language models for AI use case development.
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Red Hat & Run:ai team up to enhance AI operations efficiency
Thu, 9th May 2024
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hybrid cloud
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aiops
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open source
Open-source solutions leader, Red Hat, collaborates with AI optimisation specialist Run:ai to improve AI operations efficiency and maximise resource utilisation on Red Hat's OpenShift AI platform.
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Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals
Thu, 9th May 2024
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skills gap
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employers
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digital skills
Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.
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ACS seeks tech professionals' views for Digital Pulse report
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) invites tech professionals' views and experiences for a nationwide survey aiding this year's ACS Australia’s Digital Pulse report, focusing on AI, workforce diversity, and new tech professionals.
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Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary
Thu, 9th May 2024
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
For its 18th anniversary, Sydney-based Sphere PR unveils a customised cyber-crisis communications service, underscoring its expertise in tech security PR in Australia and New Zealand.
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AI's role in shaping future workplaces explored in annual Work Trend Index
Thu, 9th May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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genai
Microsoft and LinkedIn's annual Work Trend Index reveals how AI is transforming workplaces, with New Zealand leading in AI adoption despite lacking comprehensive implementation plans.
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ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns
Thu, 9th May 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.
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Semperis intensifies efforts with Veritas on ransomware defence
Thu, 9th May 2024
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dr
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ransomware
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encryption
Semperis bolsters partnership with Veritas Technologies, enhancing cyber resilience against ransomware threats by using advanced attack-path analysis methods, streamlining data protection methods.
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Semperis & Trellix unveil joint solution for cyber breach containment
Thu, 9th May 2024
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virtualisation
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Semperis and Trellix's joint solution, using AI and ML technology, aims to accelerate cyber breach containment, offering enhanced visibility into identity system infiltrations and substantially shortening response time.
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Cado Security pioneers forensics in distroless container environments
Thu, 9th May 2024
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virtualisation
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
London firm Cado Security unveils first-ever solution to perform forensic investigations in distroless container environments, enhancing cloud security insights.
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Stephen Khan to receive cybersecurity Hall of Fame Award
Wed, 8th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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leadership
Stephen Khan, veteran cybersecurity professional, is to receive the prestigious Hall of Fame Award at Infosecurity Europe 2024 for his exemplary contributions to the industry.
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Hungarian group unveils quantum-proof KvantPhone platform
Wed, 8th May 2024
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uc
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Arenim Group unveils KvantPhone, a world-first quantum-proof cyber security solution, ensuring high-grade communication protection against quantum computing and other high-tech cyber threats.
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UK government departments reveal rise in data breaches & lost devices
Wed, 8th May 2024
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encryption
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smart home
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ministry of justice
A rise in data breaches and lost devices across key UK government departments potentially impacting thousands, highlights urgent need for enhanced data protection.
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Booking.com launches AI Trip Planner in New Zealand
Wed, 8th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Booking.com unveils AI Trip Planner in New Zealand, revolutionising travel planning with personalised itineraries and streamlined booking processes.
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Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds
Wed, 8th May 2024
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e-learning
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digital literacy
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digital age
Kais Education revolutionises inclusive STEM learning with the launch of 'KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds,' a venture aiming to provide comprehensive computer science education to all students, including those with disabilities.
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Boomi announces winners of 2024 Partner Awards in Denver
Wed, 8th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Boomi has recognised its top partners, including Infosys and AWS, for their innovative use of its platform and contributions to client success at the 2024 Partner Awards in Denver, Colorado.
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38% of riskiest cyber-physical systems neglected, warns Claroty report
Wed, 8th May 2024
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
A report from CPS protection company, Claroty, reveals that 38% of high-risk cyber-physical systems are overlooked by traditional security practices, increasing vulnerability to cyber attacks.
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Zscaler report raises alarm over VPN vulnerabilities in Australia
Wed, 8th May 2024
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firewalls
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Zscaler's 2024 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals concerns over VPN vulnerabilities amidst rising cyber attacks in Australia, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust architecture.