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.
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CompTIA launches CloudNetX certification for IT experts
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
CompTIA has launched CompTIA CloudNetX, a new certification for senior IT professionals, to validate advanced skills in hybrid network solutions.
Australian consumers spend less but prioritise peak sales
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
A recent Shippit report reveals Australian consumers are spending 11% less than last year, focusing on peak sales and improved delivery reliability.
ROG unveils Phone 9 series with cutting-edge gaming tech
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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jb hi-fi
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qualcomm
ASUS has unveiled the ROG Phone 9 series in Australia and New Zealand, with pre-orders starting at AUD $1,799 and NZD $2,199 at JB Hi-Fi and PB Tech.
Victorian Government strengthens cybersecurity with new deal
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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data protection
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supply chain & logistics
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data privacy
The Victorian Government has partnered with Sparx Solutions and ProcessUnity to enhance third-party risk management and bolster cybersecurity across its departments.
AI-enhanced security tools unveiled by Check Point Software
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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soc
Check Point Software Technologies has introduced AI-powered security upgrades to combat a surge in cyberattacks across the Asia-Pacific region, averaging 2,915 weekly attacks.
Virsae completes IRAP & ISM Essential Eight assessments
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Virsae has enhanced its cybersecurity platform by completing the Australian Infosec Registered Assessors Program and ISM Essential Eight assessments.
IoT cybersecurity devices to double to 28 billion by 2028
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
A Juniper Research study forecasts the number of Internet of Things devices protected by cybersecurity will double to 28 billion by 2028, amid rising complexity.
HPE ships NVIDIA-powered AI system with liquid cooling
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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hpc
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has launched its first NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 system, designed to enhance large AI cluster deployment with advanced cooling technologies.
Westcon-Comstor gains exclusive VMware distribution rights
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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casb
Westcon-Comstor has become the exclusive distributor of VMware by Broadcom products across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, enhancing tech solutions.
Okta identity platforms meet Australia's PROTECTED criteria
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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data protection
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okta
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australian government
Okta has passed an independent security review of its identity platforms, Auth0 and Okta, now meeting Australia's PROTECTED classification standard.
Fabletics partners with Blue Yonder for supply chain boost
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Fabletics has partnered with Blue Yonder to bolster its global supply chain planning, aiming for improved inventory management and sustainability.
CFOs set to boost tech budgets in 2025 despite challenges
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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productivity
A Gartner survey reveals that 77% of CFOs intend to increase tech budgets in 2025, while plans for employee compensation rises fall sharply amid economic uncertainties.
Anthropic launches Claude 3.5 Sonnet on AWS Bedrock
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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genai
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ai
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customer service
Anthropic has launched its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model on Amazon Bedrock in Sydney, assisting Australian organisations in advancing their AI capabilities.
Enterprises urged to enhance investment in responsible AI
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
A new report reveals that while 87% of executives acknowledge the need for responsible AI, 85% admit they lack proper preparation to implement it.
Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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data protection
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.
Apple TV app launches on Android with new features
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Android users can now download the Apple TV app via Google Play, unlocking access to Apple TV+ and the MLS Season Pass alongside a range of original content.
Microsoft 365 users face rising threat from Axios attacks
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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malware
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mfa
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cloud security
A new study by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeover attempts, driven by a surge in sophisticated brute force tactics.
KPMG unveils AI platform to transform business strategies
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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kpmg
KPMG International has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-enabled platform designed to streamline business transformations across technology and operational levels.
AMD & CEA team up for energy-efficient AI systems
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
AMD has partnered with France's CEA to enhance AI computing technologies, aiming for energy efficiency in demanding sectors like energy and medicine.
Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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edutech
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it training
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outsourcing
A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.