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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 152

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Forpoint Solutions & Velixo partner to transform financial reporting
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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financial systems
In a bid to optimise financial reporting among mid-market firms in Australia and New Zealand, Forpoint Solutions partners with Canadian-based Velixo, merging business process optimisation and advanced analytics.
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Nozomi Networks launches industry-first wireless spectrum sensor for OT & IoT security
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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iot security
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Leading provider of Ops Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) security Nozomi Networks has launched a new sensor.
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Former British Gas MD Ian Peters named Chairman of Sagacity
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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management
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housing
Former British Gas MD, Ian Peters, appointed as Chairman of London-based data consultancy Sagacity, ahead of a predicted period of substantial growth in 2024.
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Delinea appoints Matt Bruun as VP for Northern Europe
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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pam
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cybersecurity
Veteran sales leader Matt Bruun has been named Vice President (VP) for Northern Europe at privileged access management provider Delinea, set to enhance the company's regional presence.
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Alibaba Cloud to support operational efficiency at Gangwon 2024 Games
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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olympic games
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opening ceremony
Alibaba Cloud joins forces with the Winter Youth Olympic Games, set for Gangwon 2024, bestowing tech-infused operational efficiency, maximised fan engagement, and pioneering technology opportunities for global sporting events.
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Prophecy International & Devo Technology in key cybersecurity pact
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australian firm Prophecy International has partnered with Devo Technology, using the latter's Snare solution to improve data coverage and visibility across Devo's security data platform, aiming to advance threat detection and customer experience.
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Brisbane's Plotlogic crowned Cleantech Asia-Pacific Company of the Year
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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mining
Brisbane's Plotlogic, a pioneer in clean mining technologies, has been named the Asia-Pacific Company of the Year by the Cleantech Group for its strides in efficient, sustainable mining innovation.
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Major shifts predicted in Australia's eCommerce landscape for 2024
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
In 2024, significant shifts in Australia's ecommerce landscape are forecasted, with AI advancements, personalisation, marketplaces, and strategic brand research identified as pivotal factors by global accelerator, Pattern.
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SAS lauded as leader in AML transaction monitoring by Chartis Research
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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rpa
In its inaugural AML transaction monitoring solutions evaluation, Chartis Research recognises analytics giant SAS as a category leader, underscoring its impressive capabilities in analytical modelling, risk typology modelling, and workflow automation.
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Valentia Technologies to defend vigorously against Medtech's claims
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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healthtech
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misinformation
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market competition
Valentia Technologies, a New Zealand-based healthcare tech firm, announces its determination to vigorously refute legal allegations by rival company, Medtech Limited.
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Zscaler unveils industry-first single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge solution
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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dc
Zscaler launches industry-first single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution and Zero Trust Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) aiming to modernise secure connectivity and eliminate ineffective firewalls and VPNs.
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Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.
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QNAP debuts Thunderbolt 4 all-flash NASbook for video production
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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storage
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data protection
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digital entertainment
QNAP Systems launches Thunderbolt 4 all-flash NASbook TBS-h574TX, a compact, user-friendly computing tool aimed to transform video production workflows, featuring low-latency storage, fast file editing, and powerful Intel processing technology.
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Manhattan Associates unveils game-changing retail analytics tool
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Manhattan Associates unveils the groundbreaking Fulfillment Experience Insights Dashboard, transforming omni-channel retail fulfillment with real-time benchmarking and strategic industry insights.
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Cato Networks launches groundbreaking threat detection platform
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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sase
Cato Networks announces a pioneering expansion into threat detection and incident response, launching the world's first Secure Access Service Edge-based extended detection and response solution, Cato XDR.
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Liz Oakes joins Mangopay's board as Non-Executive Director
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Liz Oakes, former Mastercard executive and payments industry veteran, joins the board of Mangopay, the payment infrastructure provider, as Non-Executive Director, as the firm embarks on a growth phase across Europe.
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Zally bolsters leadership team ahead of anticipated Beta launch
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Manchester's Zally boosts leadership team with ex-Barclays' Paul Wilshaw and former MiQ CTO, Prabhu Prakash Ganesh, as it gears up for beta launch and ambitious drive into continuous authentication.
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Introducing Aidge: Alibaba International’s multilingual AI-powered toolkits for SMEs’ global growth
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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martech
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llms
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ai
Alibaba International pilots 'Aidge', an AI-powered toolkit targeting SMEs' global expansion, tackling challenges of language, marketing costs, and access to talent.
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Pixis.ai & Channel Factory unveil AI partnership for advertising overhaul
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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martech
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ai
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digital advertising
Pixis.ai and Channel Factory announce an exclusive global partnership to improve digital advertising campaigns through AI innovation, promising unparalleled efficiency and performance optimisation.
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5G technologies set to propel IoT connections to 5.4 billion by 2030
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
Omdia's new research forecasts cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections hitting 5.4 billion by 2030, marking a pivotal growth for 5G technologies, particularly in China.