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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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Princeton Digital Group secures major green loan for AI-ready campus
Tue, 7th May 2024
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dc
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ai
Princeton Digital Group (PDG) secures a USD $280m green loan for the initial construction phase of its large-scale, AI-ready data centre campus, JH1, in Malaysia, emphasising a commitment to sustainable practices in AI infrastructure.
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RedHat unveils expanded automation for hybrid cloud systems
Tue, 7th May 2024
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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open source
RedHat reveals an enhanced automation offering for hybrid cloud systems, promising streamlined operations and improved business innovation using the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.
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Red Hat & Oracle launch OpenShift on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Tue, 7th May 2024
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
Red Hat and Oracle bolster hybrid cloud capabilities through a partnership offering Red Hat OpenShift on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure across 69 regions, enhancing compliance, performance and cost-effectiveness.
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Check Point report shows 154% rise in cloud security incidents in 2024
Tue, 7th May 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Check Point's 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals a dramatic 154% rise in cloud security incidents in a single year amid escalating cyber threats, showing an urgent need for AI-driven security solutions.
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Pure Storage & Red Hat boost modern virtualisation with Portworx
Tue, 7th May 2024
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storage
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virtualisation
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digital entertainment
Pure Storage and Red Hat announce joint optimisation of Portworx to facilitate a smooth transition towards modern virtualisation, thereby streamlining integration and accelerating market entry.
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Aqua Security & Orca Security partner for stronger cloud protection
Tue, 7th May 2024
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application security
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cloud protection
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orca security
Aqua Security and Orca Security unite to improve cloud native security, combining Aqua's multi-cloud runtime security with Orca's cross-cloud visibility to safeguard global cloud assets.
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Qualys unveils CyberSecurity Asset Management 3.0 for real-time vulnerability insights
Tue, 7th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Qualys unveils CyberSecurity Asset Management 3.0, enhancing its External Attack Surface Management solution, reducing false positives by 60% and uncovering 34% more assets in an initiative to tackle hidden cyber risk.
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Yubico bolsters security with YubiKey 5.7 firmware update
Tue, 7th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Yubico enhances hardware authentication security with the release of YubiKey 5.7 firmware and Yubico Authenticator 7, moving organisations towards a passwordless future with increased cybersecurity measures.
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon ASPM in response to soaring cloud intrusions
Tue, 7th May 2024
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cloud security
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apm
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike debuts global Falcon ASPM, an integrated cloud security solution, amid a 75% surge in cloud intrusions.
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Australian digital habits dissected in new Global Digital Report
Tue, 7th May 2024
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martech
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social media
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online gambling
Meltwater and We Are Social's report reveals trends in Australian digital usage, including rising concerns over privacy, increased paid digital content consumption, and declining social media use.
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Appian displays robust growth with new Melbourne office opening
Tue, 7th May 2024
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software development
Expanding their footprint across Australia, business automation software company, Appian, opens a new office in Melbourne, following a 17% headcount increase over three years.
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Te Tumu Paeroa signs landmark deal with Microsoft NZ cloud region
Tue, 7th May 2024
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ai agents
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microsoft
Te Tumu Paeroa, the Māori Trustee office, partners with Microsoft, forging a revolutionary digital strategy that seeks to deepen landowners' connection with their land, enable swift recovery from major weather events, and advance solutions to key issues like climate change.
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Epicor appoints Steve O'Keeffe as Regional VP for UK & Ireland
Mon, 6th May 2024
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crm
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erp
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oracle
Epicor appoints industry veteran Steve O'Keeffe as new Regional Vice President for the UK&I, tasked with driving sales and go-to-market strategies.
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Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats
Mon, 6th May 2024
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fintech
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application security
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financial systems
Poor internal communication and a disconnect between security teams and C-suite executives are leaving Australian businesses vulnerable to cyber threats, a Dynatrace survey reveals.
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Orbus Software & YVC unveil CriticalXI for maritime & aviation sectors
Mon, 6th May 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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aviation
Orbus Software and Your Virtual CISO introduce CriticalXI, helping Australian seaports and airports navigate incoming legislative changes to the country's critical infrastructure and privacy acts.
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Laserfiche unveils AI tool for efficient document summarisation
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Laserfiche announces its innovative AI tool for document summarisation, aiming to simplify data consumption, boost productivity, and leverage AI for efficient business processes.
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Resilience named as National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Ambassador
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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smart home
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
Resilience, the cyber risk solution tech company, has been named the newest National Ambassador by the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), in the bid to boost cyber resilience awareness in the commercial and third-sector communities.
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Hetzner Online unveils affordable high-capacity storage servers
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Germany's Hetzner Online introduces a range of cost-effective dedicated storage servers, offering different performance levels and designed for large-scale data storage applications.
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WALLIX partners with Prianto to boost UK cybersecurity growth
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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cybersecurity
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resellers
WALLIX teams up with Prianto, one of the UK's top software distributors, to fortify its expansion strategy in the UK and bolster the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
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Cybersixgill launches third-party module to tackle cybersecurity risks
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Cybersixgill launches a Third-Party Intelligence module to deliver vendor-specific cyber threat intelligence, aiding security teams in preemptive action against emerging threats from third-party suppliers.