About Sean
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
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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Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
Aussies lost around $3.1bn in 2022 due to online scams, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and cloud security firm Akamai.
Check Point launches Infinity AI Copilot tackling cybersecurity challenges
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
Check Point Software pioneers the next era of cybersecurity with its Infinity AI Copilot, an AI-driven platform designed to address the alarming global rise in ransomware attacks and bolster security measures in the face of a deepening skills shortage.
Milestone Systems adopts G7 Code of Conduct for AI systems
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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digital entertainment
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risk & compliance
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ai
Milestone Systems, a leading video tech software firm, pioneers the adoption of the G7 Code of Conduct for Advanced AI systems, promising to build software with trust, transparency and accountability.
Okta attains IRAP security status for Australian government use
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Okta, a leading identity partner, achieves an IRAP-protected-level assessment, strengthening the Australian Government's trust in modern Identity solutions by reinforcing security against cyber threats.
Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.
IT & security teams converge to boost cyber resilience, study finds
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
A Commvault study reveals increased collaboration between IT and security teams in businesses, signalling trend towards enhanced cyber-resilience.
AS Colour to upgrade Melbourne centre with advanced automation system
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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inventory management systems
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oem
AS Colour plans to boost its Melbourne operation with a state-of-the-art automation system, replicating the success of its automated New Zealand centre.
Dyson unveils first interactive pop-up in New Zealand
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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westfield
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dyson
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retail
Dyson launches its first ever interactive pop-up, the Dyson Demo, in New Zealand, offering hands-on experiences of its advanced technology products at Auckland's Westfield Albany.
Dow Jones launches pioneering investment screening tool with BIGTXN
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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s&p dow jones
Dow Jones Risk and Compliance unveils Risk and Compliance Financial Instruments, a cutting-edge solution for optimising pre- and post-trade investment screening amid an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Tech leaders debate AI expansion at Parliamentary Summit
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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genai
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ai
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strategy
UK tech leaders debate challenges and potential benefits of widespread AI deployment in UK businesses at Parliament Street Artificial Intelligence Summit.
UK Government launches AI Opportunity Forum to boost private sector
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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productivity
The UK Government launches its first AI Opportunity Forum, a pioneering initiative to speed up AI adoption in the private sector, promising to fuel innovation and productivity.
F5 appoints Samir Sherif as new Chief Information Security Officer
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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application security
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multi-cloud
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breach prevention
Samir Sherif, an experienced CISO from companies like Absolute Software and Citigroup, has been appointed as the new Chief Information Security Officer at F5, set to lead the company's cybersecurity doctrine.
archTIS reports strong Q2 results & record 1H24 performance
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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kpmg
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bae systems
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australian government
Strong Q2 results and record 1H24 earnings put archTIS Limited, a secure data collaboration software firm, en route to achieving imminent revenue expansion and nearing cash flow positivity.
Gigamon records 100% growth in cloud revenue in 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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breach prevention
Gigamon enjoyed over 100% YoY growth in 2023 cloud revenue due to international demand for its deep observability service, reflecting a trend towards hybrid cloud security management.
VIAVI & Optiva announce tech innovations for Mobile World Congress
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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data analytics
VIAVI Solutions and Optiva set to launch pioneering technologies and stimulate regulatory dialogues at the upcoming Mobile World Congress, highlighting a shift towards 6G, AI regulations and fully automated networks.
CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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saas
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financing
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actionstep
CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.
Woolworths & Last Yard expand digital shelf strategy partnership
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Woolworths Group expands partnership with Last Yard to digitise the in-store customer experience, transitioning from paper to electronic shelf labels, as announced at the NRF24 conference.
Neo4j names Kristen Pimpini as VP for Asia Pacific region
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Neo4j appoints tech industry veteran Kristen Pimpini as VP for the rapidly expanding Asia Pacific region, who is predicted to enhance growth with his two-decade leadership experience.
iDenfy partners with StackGo to enhance SME compliance solutions
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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saas
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edutech
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risk & compliance
Lithuania's iDenfy partners with StackGo to boost the Australian firm's SaaS solutions for SMEs in regulated sectors, employing Anti-Money Laundering screening for smarter compliance.
Orange Cyberdefense expands partnership with Qualys for better security
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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qualys
Orange Cyberdefense expands its partnership with Qualys, integrating Qualys' renowned Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response features, to bolster its managed Vulnerability Intelligence Service and reduce cyber risks for businesses globally.