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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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Hazy Hawk exploits cloud DNS to hijack subdomains for scams

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Security firm Infoblox links the Hazy Hawk group to global subdomain hijacks via abandoned Amazon and Azure cloud services, spreading scams and malware.
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Responsive launches Agent Studio to automate RFP processes

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Responsive unveils Agent Studio, a no-code platform letting enterprise teams build custom AI agents to streamline compliance, risk, and RFP processes effectively.
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Cohesity expands Google Cloud partnership for cyber resilience

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Cohesity expands its partnership with Google Cloud to boost cyber resilience and data insight capabilities, reducing business risk and downtime costs.
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Vistar & Spotzi team up to streamline cross-border OOH ads

Wed, 21st May 2025
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adtech
Vistar Media partners with Spotzi to offer a unified platform for global out-of-home ad campaigns, streamlining audience targeting across multiple markets.
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Rimini Street launches new support services for Dayforce users

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Rimini Street has been named a Dayforce Community Partner, launching Rimini Manage and Consult services to support and optimise Dayforce HR and payroll globally.
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AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.
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Tend launches 24/7 online GP consultations across New Zealand

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Tend has launched 24/7 online GP consultations across New Zealand, offering quick access to doctors for a range of health issues at any time, day or night.
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SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market

Tue, 20th May 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
IaaS/PaaS revenue in Western Europe's top five markets fell 1% year-on-year, while SaaS revenue grew 5%, signalling stable overall cloud services demand through IT channels.
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Auckland unveils alliance to unite & grow city technology sector

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Auckland Mayor unveils Innovation & Technology Alliance to boost collaboration, tech growth, and economic productivity in the city and region.
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Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Stripe unveils AI-powered payments model and stablecoin accounts, enhancing fraud detection and global money management in 101 countries.
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Solutions Plus acquires BCPrise to expand into Sydney market

Tue, 20th May 2025
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erp
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sap
Adelaide's Solutions Plus expands nationally, acquiring Sydney's BCPrise to boost its SME IT services and strengthen its presence in New South Wales.
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JFrog teams with NVIDIA to boost secure enterprise AI adoption

Tue, 20th May 2025
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application security
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devsecops
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supply chain
JFrog integrates its DevSecOps tools with NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory to help enterprises build secure, scalable on-premises AI and MLOps solutions.
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Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure

Tue, 20th May 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.
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Xero reports NZD $2.1 billion revenue & 23% annual growth

Tue, 20th May 2025
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financial systems
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genai
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Xero posts NZD $2.1bn revenue in FY25, up 23%, with net profit rising 30% and subscriber base growing 6% to 4.41 million users globally.
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Teradata achieves IRAP assessment for VantageCloud Lake suite

Tue, 20th May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Teradata completes PROTECTED-level IRAP assessment for its VantageCloud Lake across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, strengthening secure cloud options for Australian agencies.
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Udemy launches Innovation Studio to accelerate AI-led upskilling

Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
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Udemy has launched its Innovation Studio to fast-track AI-powered, personalised skills training, starting with a reskilling course for business leaders.
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Workday unveils AI agents to boost HR & finance productivity

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Workday has launched new Illuminate AI agents to boost HR and finance productivity, streamlining hiring, contracts, and frontline worker support.
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NetApp partners with NVIDIA to boost AI data storage in Australia

Tue, 20th May 2025
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storage
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NetApp partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI data infrastructure, offering Australian enterprises and agencies unified, secure, and scalable AI-ready data solutions.
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MSI fuses Japanese craft, luxury partnerships in 2025 laptop range

Tue, 20th May 2025
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devices
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tablets & laptops
MSI unveiled new laptops, handheld gaming devices, and collaborations at COMPUTEX 2025, blending traditional art and cutting-edge AI technology in Taipei.
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Elastic integrates Elasticsearch with NVIDIA AI Factory design

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Elastic integrates Elasticsearch with NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory to boost real-time intelligence for AI systems built on on-premises infrastructure.