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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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Qualys expands CyberSecurity Asset Management with real-time identification
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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iot
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casb
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risk & compliance
Qualys bolsters its CyberSecurity Asset Management with real-time identification of untrusted devices, providing complete internal attack surface coverage and reinforcing its status as an industry leader.
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Orbus Software's flagship platform skyrockets by 56% in 2023
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Orbus Software's flagship SaaS platform, OrbusInfinity, grew by a staggering 56% in 2023, bolstering profitability and debt refinancing one quarter ahead of schedule.
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Mandiant uncovers new findings on Ivanti zero-day exploits
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ivanti
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research
Mandiant uncovers dramatically expanded threat activity exploiting Ivanti's security vulnerabilities with fresh malware variants and new mitigation-bypassing techniques emerging.
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Taylor Swift victim of AI-generated explicit images: a wake-up call
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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ai
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cloud services
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social media
AI-generated explicit images of pop star Taylor Swift cause uproar, marking a chilling illustration of the technology's misuse and intensifying ethical concerns over AI regulation.
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Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Cyber-physical system security firm, Claroty, appoints industry veteran, Derek Phillips, as Chief Revenue Officer amidst continued company growth surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
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Infinigate teams up with Auvik for cloud-based IT monitoring in UK & Ireland
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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productivity
Infinigate partners with IT solutions provider, Auvik, to meet rising demand for cloud-based IT monitoring, becoming the first to offer Auvik's network solutions in the UK and Ireland.
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Reltio shakes up leadership roles to drive customer focus & growth
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
Amid organisational changes, data unification firm Reltio promotes Anshuman Kanwar to Executive VP of Technology, Product, and Strategy, and Deanne Branham to Chief Customer Officer, fortifying their customer-centric approach.
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Global remote access use set to rise by a third in 2024
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
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sso
Expectations of remote access tech usage are set to rise by almost a third globally in 2024, reveals a new report, with a corresponding increase in security measures to tackle cyber threats.
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Gluware appoints Fanzilli, Farinacci & White to advisory board
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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job moves
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gluware
Gluware, a leader in intelligent network automation, bolsters its advisory board with the appointment of industry titans Frank Fanzilli, Tony Farinacci, and Stephen White, cementing its aspiration to pioneer intelligent networks.
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Assured Data Protection appoints Paul Dix as new CFO
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software development
Assured Data Protection appoints seasoned finance professional Paul Dix as its CFO, reinforcing their growth strategy amid an increased demand for cloud data protection solutions.
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Sysdig report reveals businesses favour speed over robust cloud security
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Sysdig's 2024 Cloud-Native Security report reveals businesses overwhelingly favour rapid application development over comprehensive security practices, with only 69% of firms integrating AI into cloud environments.
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HPE's Spaceborne Computer-2 heads to ISS with highest storage yet
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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spacetech
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ai
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hpe
Hewlett Packard Enterprise sends its enhanced Spaceborne Computer-2 to the International Space Station, augmenting AI and machine learning capabilities with unprecedented flash-based storage power.
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Aeeris reports steady Q2 earnings & continued risk assessment growth
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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asx
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weather
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solar power
Aeeris, a leading risk assessment company, demonstrated solid financials in Q2 FY24, highlighting a $2.25m cash reserve, no debt, and rising revenue from new and recurring sources, largely led by its Hail product suite.
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Gretchen Johnson joins Nexxen as new Chief People Officer
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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martech
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hcm
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partner programmes
Nexxen appoints former Siprocal executive Gretchen Johnson as Chief People Officer, emphasising talent development and company culture.
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CommScope reveals next-gen SYSTIMAX 2.0 connectivity portfolio
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
CommScope unveils SYSTIMAX 2.0, the next generation of its building and data centre connectivity portfolio, offering advanced solutions in structured cabling to tackle evolving technological infrastructural demands.
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Jscrambler grows executive team in global expansion drive
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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martech
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it automation
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partner programmes
Portugal-based cybersecurity giant, Jscrambler, advances global expansion plans with the appointment of new Chief Operations Officer, Mukesh Sharma, and Tyson Whitten as the Vice President of Global Marketing.
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iDenfy & CO2IN partner to boost carbon credit transactions security
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
Lithuanian RegTech firm, iDenfy, teams up with Czech fintech, CO2IN, to bolster the verification process, making carbon credit transactions safer and directly aiding the fight against climate change.
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Brits prefer pest infestation over poor customer service, study reveals
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
Research by AI specialist RingCentral finds 18% of Brits would rather have a household pest problem than engage with corporate customer service, with poor experiences deterring 65% from repeat business.
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CrowdStrike named Leader in Forrester Wave Cloud Workload Security Q1 2024
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cloud security
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ai security
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cnapp
CrowdStrike takes pole position as Leader in Forrester Wave: Cloud Workload Security Q1 2024, showcasing unmatched cloud workload security prowess and paving the way for advanced AI-native cybersecurity solutions.
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Finance leaders anticipate more scrutiny, focus on automation for 2024
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
A Forrester and Basware study reveals 80% of CFOs anticipate increased regulatory scrutiny in 2024, with talent retention, cost optimisation and automation also key concerns.