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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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NIST unveils first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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encryption
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quantum computing
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ai
NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.
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Dell Technologies & Nutanix unveil new cloud solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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dr
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Dell Technologies and Nutanix have unveiled two new cloud solutions, Dell XC Plus and Dell PowerFlex with Nutanix Cloud Platform, to enhance flexibility and control.
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Stripe introduces Adaptive Pricing to aid international sales
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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ecommerce
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stripe
Stripe has launched Adaptive Pricing, enabling businesses in Australia and the Asia Pacific to display local currencies for customers in over 150 countries.
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Syfe secures USD $27 million in equity funding to boost growth
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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unbound
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syfe
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banking
Syfe secures USD $27 million in latest funding round, bringing total to USD $79 million, despite Asia's lowest investment levels since 2015.
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Manufacturers leveraging observability for AI & IoT advancements
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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iot
Manufacturers are investing heavily in observability to boost security, AI, and IoT, with 65% reporting improved issue resolution, states a New Relic report.
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JLL sells Hanam Data Center to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
JLL facilitated the sale of Hanam Data Center for IGIS to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund, marking South Korea's first stabilised hyperscale data center transaction.
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LinkedIn unveils sponsored newsletters to boost engagement
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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martech
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linkedin
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b2b marketing
LinkedIn has launched sponsored newsletters to enhance marketer engagement, reflecting a 59% surge in user-generated newsletter content on the platform.
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Report reveals rising cloud costs & business dissatisfaction
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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ai
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cloud services
Civo's latest report highlights a worrying rise in cloud costs, with 59% of businesses reporting increased bills amid growing dissatisfaction with pricing practices.
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Elastic launches AI-powered migration program for SIEM users
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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siem
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soc
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apm
Elastic has launched its Elastic Express Migration program, offering financial incentives and technical support to help organisations transition from legacy SIEM systems.
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Elastic unveils AI-powered data import feature for enterprise security
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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siem
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soc
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genai
Elastic Security launches Automatic Import, leveraging generative AI for seamless data onboarding, reducing integration time from days to minutes, transforming SIEM transitions.
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Fujifilm & Igloo Vision unveil 360 booth at EduTech 2024
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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fujifilm
FUJIFILM Australia and Igloo Vision are set to debut a cutting-edge immersive 360 booth at EduTech 2024 in Melbourne, defining the future of educational tech.
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Pattern launches 'Pattern Creators' to bolster Aussie brands
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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martech
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instagram
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social media
Pattern launches 'Pattern Creators' to help Australian brands tap into new audiences via influencer-led marketing, enhancing brand equity with authentic content.
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Celonis & Zespri celebrate success in process optimisation
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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productivity
Zespri's collaboration with Celonis has revolutionised their business operations, cutting vendor invoice cycle times by 27% and boosting purchase order conformance to 88%.
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Absolute Security to unveil cyber resilience at Black Hat USA 2024
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Absolute Security will unveil its innovative Cyber Resilience Platform at Black Hat USA 2024, addressing rising security threats amidst hybrid work challenges.
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Ripple partners begin beta testing of new stablecoin Ripple USD
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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blockchain
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defi
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cloud services
Ripple partners start beta testing of Ripple USD stablecoin, eyeing a 2023 launch to enhance cross-border payments and drive innovation with DIFC support.
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Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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power / energy
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genai
Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.
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Le Royal Monceau upgrades Wi-Fi with RUCKUS networks' help
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris, part of Accor, upgrades its Wi-Fi with CommScope's RUCKUS Networks to enhance guest experiences this summer.
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Optus teams with Devo for new managed threat monitoring service
Sun, 11th Aug 2024
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siem
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it automation
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ueba
Optus, partnering with Devo Technology, launches a new Managed Threat Monitoring Service to bolster cybersecurity for enterprise clients using AI and real-time analytics.
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Indosat partners with Google Cloud to enhance Indonesia's AI tech
Sun, 11th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Group partners with Google Cloud to launch Indonesia's first sovereign cloud and edge cloud services, safeguarding data within the country.
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Jamf unveils Global Partner Program to drive partner growth
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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mdm
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partner programmes
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personal computing devices
Jamf's new Global Partner Program aims to drive partner growth, leveraging Apple tech and a points-based reward system across 70+ countries.