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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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Quantum
Insufficient investment in quantum-safe strategies concerns IT leaders
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Insufficient investment in quantum-safe strategies leaves global IT leaders feeling vulnerable, especially in the APAC region.
Tech debt
DXC Technology unveils staggering cost of 'tech debt' for business
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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edutech
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risk & compliance
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productivity
DXC Technology reveals that technical debt may cost businesses billions, hindering innovation and growth. 46% of IT executives say it is severely restrictive.
Scintacor meta
New laser safety tool enhances safety protocols in hyperscale DCs
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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hyperscale
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dc
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healthtech
Meta and Scintacor unveil IRis, a groundbreaking laser safety wand, to mitigate high-power laser risks in data centres.
Turin
TurinTech & UbiOps partner to optimise ML code
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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developers
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on-premise
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speed
TurinTech partners with UbiOps to optimize machine learning code for inference and serving, offering a next-generation framework for AI applications.
Itsm
SolarWinds report reveals ITSM could save 23 hours a week
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
SolarWinds report claims implementing IT Service Management could save businesses an average of 23 hours weekly.
Uk
UK tech innovations showcased in Singapore at joint event
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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investment
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safety
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partners
SDTA and Innovate UK showcase eight UK tech firms at inaugural joint event, culminating eight-month Global Incubator Programme.
Distie
Arrow Electronics named Best Value-Added Distributor for Europe
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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support
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resellers
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sales
Arrow Electronics has won the Best Value-Added Distributor for Europe in the CONTEXT ChannelWatch Awards 2023.
Bt
BT unveils Global Fabric, a groundbreaking network to boost digital innovation
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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cleantech
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sustainability
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digital revolution
BT has launched Global Fabric, a cutting-edge international network designed to supercharge businesses' digital innovation.
Cybersecurity
Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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supply chain
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ai
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predictions
Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.
Uc
Spike in demand for Boom Collaborations' WFH conferencing kits
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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bluetooth
Boom Collaborations, a developer of video and audio conferencing hardware, has seen a 28% surge in demand for its work-from-home conferencing kits.
Aussie survey
Australians' trust in AI declining due to privacy concerns: Cisco says
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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genai
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ai
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human rights
Cisco's 2023 survey reveals rising privacy concerns among Australians, leading to faltering trust in AI technology.
Hr 2
Young UK finance professionals under stress, consider leaving industry
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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edutech
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hcm
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collaboration
Nearly 40% of young UK finance professionals have taken stress leave, with over half considering leaving the sector.
Surveillance
Milestone Systems unveils innovative Camera to Cloud for simpler surveillance
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
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video
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milestone systems
Milestone Systems, a leader in video technology, launches a camera-to-cloud addition to its Milestone Kite hub for simpler, cost-effective surveillance.
Insurance
Life Insurers urged to embrace AI & GenAI amidst historic wealth transfer
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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genai
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ai
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insurance
Capgemini report reveals life insurers must adapt to unprecedented shift due to largest inter-generational wealth transfer.
Warehouse
Tiger Distribution boosts efficiency by 20% with Manhattan SCALE
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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supply chain
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software
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productivity
Tiger Distribution achieved a 20% boost in efficiency by using the Manhattan SCALE system to enhance warehouse operations.
Modern office
Asigra emphasises significance of SaaS application backup amidst market boom
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Asigra highlights the need for robust SaaS application backup as the market projects growth to $232bn by 2024.
X not a bot
X/Twitter targets New Zealand with new annual subscription fee
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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social media
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twitter
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subscriptions
X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to charge new users in New Zealand and the Philippines an annual fee of $1 to combat spam and bot accounts.
Ai illustration
Microsoft research highlights vulnerabilities in ChatGPT models
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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llms
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cybersecurity
Researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in the trustworthiness of GPT models, raising concerns about toxic and biased outputs.
Market research
Milieu Insight unveils Canvas 2.0 for agile, collaborative market research
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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storage
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edutech
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data analytics
UK-based research and analytics firm Milieu Insight has launched Canvas 2.0, a platform that enables real-time collaboration for market research teams.
Hr
Deel launches AI-powered global assistant 'Deel IQ' for HR insights
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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ai
Deel expands its AI prowess with 'Deel IQ', an AI-driven global work assistant, offering reliable HR insights.