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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.

Stories by Sean - Page 60

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Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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gaming
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application security
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digital entertainment
Bad bots accounted for nearly half of all global internet traffic in 2024, hitting their highest ever level since monitoring began in 2013, warns cybersecurity leader Imperva.
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How AI is pushing the financing sector forward
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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fintech
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ai
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cfo
AI revolutionizes finance, shifting from personal trading to automated systems and transforming traditional lending practices.
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Westpac & NextGen revolutionise home loan process with Open Banking
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Westpac partners with NextGen to streamline home loan applications across its brands via Open Banking, marking a significant innovation in Australia's banking sector.
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Celigo teams up with TikTok Shop to boost ecommerce efficiency
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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cloud services
Celigo partners with TikTok Shop in response to a growing trend of consumers using TikTok for product research, as they aim to help retailers better synchronise and manage valuable data across various applications.
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Appian's Partner Awards 2024: KPMG, Groundswell & Ignyte triumph
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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partner programmes
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low-code
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software development
Appian recognises KPMG, Groundswell, Ignyte, and Perficient at the 2024 Partner Awards for their innovative solutions and exceptional delivery on the Appian Platform.
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Cisco boosts Secure Application with added data, cloud security features
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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devsecops
Cisco has unveiled new updates to its Secure Application, now offering data and cloud security capabilities, in a move to aid businesses in securing their cloud-native applications and protecting sensitive data amid rising data breaches.
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Zoom unveils AI-powered toolkit to boost workplace productivity
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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uc
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ai
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collaboration
Zoom unveils its AI-powered Zoom Workplace platform, designed to augment business collaboration and productivity with features including an AI creative assistant and personalised user experience.
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Armis acquires Silk Security for a total of $150M
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Armis, an asset intelligence cybersecurity firm, acquires Silk Security for $150M, aiming to create a comprehensive cyber threat management platform and bridge the gap between threat identification and resolution.
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Most enterprise PCs ill-equipped for AI-induced security threats
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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ai pc
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cyber resilience
A staggering 92% of enterprise PCs lack sufficient RAM to support emerging AI technologies, introducing high-risk security issues, reports Absolute Security's Cyber Resilience Risk Index 2024.
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NAB Show 2024: Harnessing GenAI for media's next frontier
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
The NAB Show 2024 illuminated the potential of General AI (GenAI) in media but also highlighted the gap between its hype and readiness, with Qvest pointing the way forward.
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Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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genai
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ai
At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.
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Sharp UK teams up with Gamma for enhanced VoIP services
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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uc
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it services
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voip
Sharp UK partners with Gamma Communications to enhance telephony services in anticipation of the ISDN/PSTN switch-off, focusing on seamless transition to VoIP for clients.
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Cado Security unmasks Cerber ransomware threat to Confluence servers
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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ransomware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Cyber security firm, Cado Security, uncovers revelations about a Linux variant of Cerber ransomware exploiting vulnerabilities in Confluence servers using the CVE-2023-22518 exploit.
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Expereo boosts global connectivity with Fixed Wireless Access
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Expereo expands its portfolio with Fixed Wireless Access, delivering resilient global network solutions to businesses in 190 countries, enabling swift deployment even in remote locations.
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Peak launches AI performance guarantee amid inventory concerns
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
In response to the predicted $1.77 trillion cost of inventory distortion for retailers in 2023, AI provider Peak is launching a guarantee for its inventory applications, aiming to prove that using technology for inventory optimisation doesn't have to be a high-risk strategy.
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Deloitte & TeamViewer collaborate to digitalise warehouse tasks
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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ar, vr & metaverse
Deloitte and TeamViewer plan to set a new industry standard in warehousing with their collaborative vision picking system, using AR technology to drive efficiency and precision against a backdrop of strained global supply chains.
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HiBob unveils Bob Hiring to enrich talent acquisition strategies
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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hcm
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collaboration
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recruitment
HiBob unveils Bob Hiring, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) designed to streamline the hiring process, acknowledging the vital role of the right talent in driving business growth.
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Cellular IoT module market set to rebound in 2024 after 2023 dip
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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edge computing
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iot
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analyst report
Despite a 16% drop in cellular IoT module and chipset shipments in 2023, the market is expected to recover by 2024, driven by rising uptake of AI-enabled cellular IoT modules, finds a new report.
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SYSPRO survey reveals manufacturing sector's strategic shift amid crises
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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it in manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
SYSPRO's third annual Global CFO Survey suggests a strategic shift in the manufacturing sector towards enhanced operational resilience and efficiency amid macro-economic disruptions.
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Last Energy showcases micro nuclear reactor to the public
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Last Energy, a nuclear energy start-up, unveiled a prototype of a micronuclear reactor at a conference, positioning it as an affordable, sustainable solution for the high energy demands of data centres.