About Sean
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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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Atturra attains Cisco Gold Provider status in Australia
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managed services
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cx
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martech
Australia's IT solutions provider, Atturra, has achieved Cisco's prestigious Gold Provider status, reflecting its high proficiency in Cisco-powered managed services and reinforcing its competitive global standing.
Software Combined Group acquires NZ firm Activate in first regional move
This month
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cloud services
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voip
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contact centre
Sydney-based Software Combined Group acquires Auckland's Activate, a specialist in self-service automation, marking its first expansion into the New Zealand market.
Global IT leaders see GenAI as transformative, says Elastic study
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
99% of global IT decision-makers view genAI as transformative, with near unanimous plans to escalate investment in 2024, despite adoption hurdles, according to Elastic study.
Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis
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ai
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entrepreneurship
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leadership
EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.
Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity
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martech
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ai
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european commission
Henry Ajder, a world-renowned advisor on generative AI, is set to headline Infosecurity Europe in London as keynote speaker, discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity.
Fortinet releases advanced FortiOS 7.6 with GenAI & data protection
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firewall
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data protection
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managed services
Fortinet unveils next-level cybersecurity solutions with its latest FortiOS operating system, merging networking and security with new AI and data protection to offer enhanced user experiences.
CommBank Yello partners with More to enhance customer benefits
This month
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broadband
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telco
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nbn
CommBank partners with More to introduce mobile and nbn offers, promising substantial savings for loyal customers through its unique customer recognition program, CommBank Yello.
Singapore marketers predict shift towards social media retail in 2024
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martech
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cdp
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ai
HubSpot's study reveals 9 out of 10 Singaporean social media marketers predict a rise in direct-to-consumer sales on social media platforms in 2024, highlighting the shift towards social media as a primary retail channel.
FUJIFILM unveils Revoria XMF PressReady to boost digital print workflow
This month
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printing
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productivity
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fujifilm
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Asia Pacific unveils Revoria XMF PressReady, a groundbreaking digital print workflow automation solution set to boost productivity and meet rising demand for swift, customised print runs.
Brisbane Catholic Education deploys Check Point's Quantum firewall
This month
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firewall
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soc
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breach prevention
Brisbane Catholic Education fully deploys Check Point Quantum Network Security gateway, reinforcing their cyber resilience to protect against data breaches and support a vast hybrid IT infrastructure.
Report urges transparency in Australian telco regulation enforcement
This month
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compliance
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acma
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transparency
The Centre for Media Transition's latest report, commissioned by ACCAN, urges the ACMA to increase transparency around telecommunications regulation enforcement, recommending a public register of penalties.
Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme
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sustainable it
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub introduce a landmark 400,000 device lending scheme, the Tech Lending Community project, to tackle British digital inequality and electronic waste, benefitting underprivileged individuals and assisting charities including Refuge and Centrepoint.
GitHub boosts security & power with new Actions enhancements
This month
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microsoft
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firewall
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network security
GitHub advances its AI-driven platform with key security and power enhancements for GitHub Actions, including Azure private networking and GPU-hosted runners for machine learning.
Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion
This month
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dynamic supplies
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leadership
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productivity
The General Manager at Dynamic Supplies NZ is transforming corporate culture, prioritising personal growth and a drive for team success over traditional measures.
World Cloud Security Day a good reminder for Kiwi business
This month
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encryption
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digital transformation
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martech
For World Cloud Security Day, New Zealand experts delve into the evolving landscape of cloud computing and data privacy in the country, highlighting the crucial role of cloud adoption amidst the digital transformation surge.
Parkerville charity embraces digital transformation with RingCentral platform
This month
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crm
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voip
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microsoft
Parkerville Children and Youth Care transitions to RingCentral's unified communications-as-a-service platform, marking a significant phase in their digital transformation aimed at replacing all IT infrastructure hardware by 2024.
ShipStation boosts retailers with major platform upgrades
This month
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martech
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cx
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australian
ShipStation unveils a suite of features for Australian retailers, including Checkout Rates and Custom Labels, to bolster operational efficiency amidst rising eCommerce demands.
New tech on display at Dynamic Supplies Auckland showroom
This month
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printing
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uc
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nz
Dynamic Supplies NZ unveils innovative tech solutions at its expanded Auckland showroom, diversifying from traditional printing into unified communications and outdoor tech.
Joao Silva named Pure Storage's VP for EMEA, Latin America operations
This month
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cloud services
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storage
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cx
Joao Silva, a seasoned British tech executive, has been named Vice President of EMEA and Latin America operations for Pure Storage, set to drive growth after the firm's notable Q4 performance.
Zyxel Networks highlights AI's key role in SMB network management
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ransomware
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network management
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malware
Zyxel Networks showcases how artificial intelligence can revolutionise network infrastructure management, especially for SMBs, by optimising operations, security, and performance.
Half of businesses risk severe data loss, Fasthosts research shows
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cloud services
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data protection
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dr
Fasthosts warns that nearly half of businesses may not be prepared to prevent major data losses, a risk that could cause significant financial and reputational damage.
World Backup Day triggers call for holistic cybersecurity overhaul
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
On World Backup Day, tech industry leaders urge organisations to improve cyber security strategies and adopt hardware-based solutions and Zero Trust protocols. They also highlight the potential risks of generative AI.
Vivek Ramachandran joins Black Hat Arsenal review board
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cybersecurity
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mentorship
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squarex
Cybersecurity luminary Vivek Ramachandran joins the Black Hat Arsenal review board, keen to mentor the future cyber professionals and further his commitment to the industry.
Dynamic Supplies - Elevating hybrid work with MS Teams & MaxHub solutions
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microsoft
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uc
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wfh
Dynamic Supplies and AV Supply highlight the future of hybrid workspaces and collaborative tech in a webinar featuring industry leaders from Microsoft, MaxHub, and Nureva.