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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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AMD's 5th Gen EPYC powers new Oracle Cloud E6 shapes
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semiconductors
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public cloud
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ai
AMD has launched its 5th Gen EPYC processors in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's E6 shapes, promising up to double the cost and performance efficiency of the previous generation.
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LG launches quietest dishwasher at AUD $1,899 in Australia
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smart home
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eco-friendly
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consumer electronics
LG has unveiled its quietest dishwasher yet, the 15 Place QuadWash, priced at AUD $1,899, designed to operate at a mere 40dBA for peaceful home environments.
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Amber Technology expands smart home solutions with ABB
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smart home
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home automation
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abb
Amber Technology has expanded its partnership with ABB to include its ABB-free@home smart home automation solution, enhancing services for installers across Australia.
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ManageEngine's AD360 expands with 100 new integrations
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siem
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digital transformation
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iam
ManageEngine has unveiled over 100 new prebuilt integrations for its AD360 platform, aiming to streamline identity management for large enterprises.
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Motorola debuts AI devices for hazardous environments
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motorola solutions
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aviation
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utilities
Motorola Solutions has unveiled a new line of AI-powered devices aimed at hazardous environments, enhancing security across industries like oil and gas.
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AMD acquires ZT Systems to enhance AI infrastructure
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semiconductors
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ai
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amd
AMD has finalised its acquisition of ZT Systems, enhancing its cloud computing capabilities to capture a growing USD $500 billion AI market by 2028.
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High-speed trial at Hampton Downs showcases digital banking
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fintech
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cx
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open banking
Simon Bridges and drift racer Mad Mike Whiddett showcased the speed of digital banking at Hampton Downs, highlighting Emerge's innovative approach to open banking.
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World Cloud Security Day: Genetec outlines best practices for cyber resilience
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dr
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mfa
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cloud security
Genetec has issued best practices to boost cyber resilience for organisations using cloud systems, amidst rising cyber threats ahead of World Cloud Security Day.
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Verizon Connect & vWork partner to enhance fleet delivery
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cx
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fleet management
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verizon connect
Verizon Connect has teamed up with vWork to revolutionise fleet delivery in Australia and New Zealand, integrating advanced management and dispatch solutions.
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Morphing Meerkat leads sophisticated phishing operation
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network security
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phishing
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cybersecurity
A new cyber threat, led by the actor known as Morphing Meerkat, is exploiting DNS records to launch sophisticated phishing attacks on over 100 brands.
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Sourcetable unveils first AI-driven spreadsheet solution
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Sourcetable has launched the world's first AI-driven spreadsheet, promising to revolutionise data analysis for the 750 million global users of spreadsheets.
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Gallagher Security partners with Skills for Security in UK
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pd
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gallagher security
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partnerships
Gallagher Security has partnered with Skills for Security, becoming a platinum sponsor to enhance apprenticeship training for future security professionals in the UK.
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Experts urge enhanced data protection as threats rise
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storage
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malware
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data protection
As World Backup Day nears, tech experts warn that enhancing data protection and connectivity is crucial amidst rising cyber threats and ransomware attacks.
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Samsung unveils its most powerful cordless vacuum cleaner
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robots
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smart home
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cleantech
Samsung has unveiled the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra, a powerful cordless vacuum touted as the most efficient on the market, set for global release soon.
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Australia's AI adoption spurs call for proactive security
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
The rise of artificial intelligence in Australia is set to drive organisations to invest nearly AUD $6.2 billion in information security by 2025, amidst rising data risks.
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World Backup Day: AI pivotal in reshaping backup for SMBs
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dr
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ransomware
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digital transformation
World Backup Day highlights the data protection challenges facing Australia’s 2.5 million SMBs, with growing cloud reliance but concerning backup gaps.
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Infosys & LKQ partner on digital HR platform roll-out
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
Infosys has partnered with LKQ Europe to transform HR operations across 18 countries with a unified platform, enhancing efficiency and employee experience.
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AI notebooks hit milestone in European sales with 50% share
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intel
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analyst report
AI-powered notebooks have surged to dominate the European market, now claiming a significant 50% share of sales, driven by improved availability and discounts.
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Talent wins 2024 Deloitte award for company management
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recruitment
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australian economy
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talent
Talent has been honoured as one of Australia’s top private companies in Deloitte’s 2024 Best Managed Companies awards, standing out as the sole recruitment firm on the list.
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Australians embrace data backup but knowledge gaps remain
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storage
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data protection
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dr
A recent survey reveals that 26% of Australians do not back up their data, despite a growing awareness of the importance of personal data protection.