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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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A/NZ consumers cut back spending at small businesses amid inflation

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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A study by Constant Contact shows that 60% of A/NZ consumers are spending less at SMBs due to inflation, the highest rate among surveyed regions.
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UK consumers to prioritise holiday spending in 2024, says Coveo

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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UK consumers are poised to increase holiday spending for 2024, even if it means trimming expenses elsewhere, according to Coveo's latest research.
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Global report reveals mixed attitudes towards AI in healthcare

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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A new Elsevier report reveals US, China, and India show varied attitudes towards AI in research and healthcare, with China leading in optimism and use.
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Grass Valley adds Wasabi cloud storage to AMPP for flexible media workflows

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Grass Valley integrates Wasabi cloud storage into AMPP, offering media firms flexible, cost-effective options for live production and content workflows.
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Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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AI-ready notebooks, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X, made up 16% of Europe's notebook sales in mid-June, as the market gears up for Copilot+ PCs.
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STACK Infrastructure gets USD $3 billion boost for green projects

Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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STACK Infrastructure has raised an additional USD $3 billion in green financing to advance sustainable development projects in the U.S., supporting eco-friendly expansion.
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Kape Technologies appoints Ankit Khemka as new CMO

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Kape Technologies appoints Ankit Khemka as new CMO to bolster its senior leadership and enhance its commitment to privacy and security technology.
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Education sector to boost public cloud budgets as sustainability leads

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Education institutions globally will boost public cloud storage budgets, prioritising sustainability and AI adoption, as cloud-first strategies gain momentum in 2024.
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GitHub reveals Australian developer trends, impact of ChatGPT

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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GitHub's updated Innovation Graph for Q1 2024 reveals over 1.57 million Australian developers on the platform, highlighting ChatGPT's role in boosting efficiency.
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SnapLogic survey reveals crippling costs of outdated technology

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Legacy systems are costing businesses nearly USD $3 million annually, reveals SnapLogic. The integration of GenAI promises to alleviate 25% of workloads.
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Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Huma has raised USD $80 million in Series D funding to launch its AI-driven Huma Cloud Platform, aiming to transform digital health solutions.
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Westcon-Comstor & Infoblox team up for AWS Marketplace boost

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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Westcon-Comstor teams up with Infoblox to offer cloud security services on AWS Marketplace, targeting enhanced growth for channel partners in EMEA regions.
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Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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The distributed cloud market is set to grow from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by rising IoT device adoption and edge computing demand.
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Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.
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Zero Circle & Wasabi launch real-time carbon calculator for ESG

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Zero Circle and Wasabi have launched a real-time carbon calculator to help businesses measure and manage the environmental impact of their cloud storage usage.
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Global cloud governance market to reach USD $3.87bn by 2034

Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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The global cloud governance platform market is set to hit USD $3.87 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and compliance needs.
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BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, marking its third win as US partner of the year and a debut win in Canada.
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UK employees eager for AI but concerned about lack of policies

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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UK employees seek AI for efficiency but face hurdles, says Coveo. 42% find AI beneficial, yet concerns over tools and policies persist, impacting trust and effectiveness.
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Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Bitdefender uncovers scams targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, threatening spectators globally with fake giveaways to steal personal data and money.
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Chirp CEO criticises telecom sector, advocates for DePIN solutions

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Tim Kravchunovsky, CEO of Chirp, criticises traditional telecoms and finance, urging for decentralized blockchain networks, especially after the US ACP's end.