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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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GitHub unveils new AI-powered developer tools platform
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GitHub has unveiled an enhanced developer platform powered by Copilot, featuring tools like GitHub Spark and multi-file editing to streamline workflows.
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Apple adds hearing health features to AirPods Pro 2
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personal computing devices
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apple
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airpods
Apple has launched new hearing health features for AirPods Pro 2, aimed at tackling noise exposure and aiding users with perceived hearing loss.
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ANZ HR leaders take more strategic role than APJ counterparts
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ai
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recruitment
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onboarding
A recent study reveals HR leaders in Australia and New Zealand are embracing strategic roles to drive organisational change amid economic challenges.
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NTT DATA & Palo Alto partner on cybersecurity service
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
NTT DATA has teamed up with Palo Alto Networks to introduce its Managed Extended Detection and Response service, enhancing enterprise cybersecurity significantly.
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Apple unveils transformative AI software update for devices
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data privacy
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ai
Apple has launched its Apple Intelligence software update across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, enhancing user privacy and device capabilities.
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Apple unveils iMac with M4 chip & Apple Intelligence
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Apple has unveiled its latest iMac featuring the M4 chip and enhanced AI capabilities, promising stunning speeds and vibrant colour options.
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CyberArk highlights new security threats at Impact World Tour
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digital transformation
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phishing
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email security
CyberArk's Brandon Traffanstedt has outlined evolving cybersecurity threats, notably AI-driven attacks and identity challenges.
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Zoho invests USD $10m in NVIDIA AI for language models
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saas
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data privacy
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llms
Zoho has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to enhance its AI capabilities, investing USD $10 million to improve large language models for its SaaS applications.
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TCS & NVIDIA join forces to advance AI across sectors
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Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with NVIDIA to launch a new business unit focused on boosting AI adoption across multiple industries.
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Gallagher wins big at Australian security awards event
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firewalls
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network security
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soc
Gallagher Security clinched two prestigious awards at the Australian Security Industry Awards, recognising its innovative AR Training and C7000 product.
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Samsung unveils new Odyssey OLED gaming monitor range
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its Odyssey OLED monitor range, boasting four new models designed to enhance the gaming experience for Kiwi gamers.
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ServiceNow partners with NVIDIA, Siemens, & others on AI
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martech
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data fabric
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rpa
ServiceNow has unveiled new partnerships with NVIDIA, Siemens, Pearson, and Snowflake to enhance AI capabilities and improve productivity across industries.
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Global AI Ethics Institute launches White Paper Prize
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ai ethics
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research
The Global AI Ethics Institute has launched its first White Paper Prize, offering a USD $1,000 reward for outstanding research in AI ethics.
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AI fuels cloud race among Microsoft, AWS, & Google
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genai
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ai
A new report reveals that AI now drives cloud demand, with Microsoft leading the race, followed by AWS and Google, as 22% of recent projects integrate AI.
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Concentric AI raises USD $45m to drive data security
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data protection
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cloud security
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genai
Concentric AI has raised USD $45 million in Series B funding, significantly boosting its position in the growing Data Security Posture Management market.
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Freshworks launches Freddy AI agents for swift deployment
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Freshworks has launched its Freddy AI Agent, promising rapid, no-code deployment within 30 minutes, aimed at enhancing customer service for midmarket firms.
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Asian super apps growth slows but remain dominant
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wechat
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uber
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monetisation
New research indicates that while Asian super apps dominate the market, user growth has slowed markedly, with 499 million projected for 2024.
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IN4IT to launch cost-effective observability platform in 2025
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saas
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devops
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siem
IN4IT has unveiled plans for a new Enterprise Observability platform, set for early 2025, aiming to provide a more affordable alternative to existing solutions.
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Lenovo unveils new tailored journeys in 360 framework
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edutech
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it training
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ai
Lenovo has unveiled five specialised pathways in its Lenovo 360 Global Framework to enhance partner engagement across key sectors, including AI and education.
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APAC firms to boost AI investment by over 20% in 2024
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genai
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government
Research suggests nearly half of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost AI investments by over 20% in the next year, despite a skills gap hindering progress.