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.
Stories by Sean - Page 107
UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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investment
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skills gap
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funding
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.
Object First announces 192TB upgrade for backup storage solution
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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veeam software
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cyber threats
Object First has announced a major upgrade to its ransomware-proof backup storage, boosting capacity up to 192TB per node and 768TB per cluster.
AMD debuts raft of new AI-powered products at Computex
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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edge computing
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personal computing devices
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agentic ai
At Computex 2024, AMD unveiled the Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors and Ryzen 9000 Series, aiming to redefine AI computing with unprecedented performance and efficiency.
ASUS unveils new suite of AI-powered Copilot+ laptops
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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ai
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ai pc
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personal computing devices
ASUS has launched AI-driven Copilot+ PCs, showcasing ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook models designed for creators, gamers, and mainstream users.
NVIDIA sheds more light on Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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genai
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ai
At COMPUTEX 2024, NVIDIA detailed the Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, aiming to revolutionise generative AI with faster product releases and enhanced performance.
RedTail cryptomining malware exploits new Palo Alto flaw
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Hackers exploiting newly found vulnerability in Palo Alto’s PAN-OS are using RedTail malware to enhance cryptomining operations, raising cybersecurity alarms.
COMPUTEX 2024 to highlight AI, sustainability, innovation
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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semiconductors
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ai
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healthtech
COMPUTEX 2024 in Taipei, starting 4 June, will showcase cutting-edge tech with 1,500 global exhibitors, attracting 50,000 visitors and spotlighting AI innovations.
Google invests USD $5 billion in data centre expansion in Singapore
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Google completes USD $5 billion data centre expansion in Singapore, bolstering the city's position as a regional tech hub and supporting AI-driven economic growth.
Google launches AI Overviews to boost search efficiency
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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devops
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apm
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llms
Google launches AI Overviews for its US search feature, promising enhanced user satisfaction but facing early issues with erroneous summaries.
How Ed Husic’s proposal could encourage AI & automation investment
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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robots
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drones
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ai
Australian CEOs support Ed Husic’s tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.
Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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quantum computing
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
Australia's budget sharpens focus on data security and digital identity, earmarking AUD $288.1 million for a Digital ID platform and AUD $39.9 million for AI.
Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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government
New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.
OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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ai
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ai models
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facebook
OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.
Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub
Sat, 1st Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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martech
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commerce systems
Switch Datacenters launches AMS4, a 15-18 MW facility in Amsterdam, marking a significant boost to the city's digital infrastructure amid growing service demand.
Rail industry benefiting from Huawei Intelligent railway solution
Sat, 1st Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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edge ai
Huawei showcases cutting-edge AI and cloud solutions for rail at the Global Rail Summit 2024 in Bangkok.
Paessler to host PRTG software webinars in Australia & NZ
Fri, 31st May 2024
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iot
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power / energy
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paessler
Paessler is set to host free PRTG software webinars aimed at enhancing monitoring skills for users and resellers in Australia and New Zealand on 5 and 12 June.
Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Fri, 31st May 2024
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social commerce
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retail
Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.
Developers embrace AI tools despite accuracy concerns: survey
Thu, 30th May 2024
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martech
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software development
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agentic ai
Stack Overflow survey reveals that 76% of developers use AI code assistants, yet 38% cite frequent inaccuracies, posing challenges in trust and complexity.
Logitech expands Mac lineup with new MX keyboards & mouse
Thu, 30th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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apple
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logitech
Logitech reveals an expanded Designed-for-Mac lineup, featuring the latest MX and ergonomic devices aimed at boosting productivity and comfort for Mac users.
US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024
Thu, 30th May 2024
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.