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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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Safeguard Global to tackle AI & HR risks in LinkedIn Live event

Sat, 17th May 2025
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Safeguard Global will host a LinkedIn Live event on International HR Day addressing global workforce risks amid rising AI adoption in human resources.
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Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries

Sat, 17th May 2025
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Westcon-Comstor has been certified a Great Place To Work across 27 countries, including the UK, with 80% of staff praising its culture and leadership.
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Acer unveils Aspire AI Copilot+ laptops from AUD $1,399

Sat, 17th May 2025
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Acer launches new Aspire AI laptops with 14- and 16-inch models powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series and Snapdragon X, priced from AUD $1,399.
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Acer unveils Predator Triton 14 AI laptop with graphene cooling

Sat, 17th May 2025
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Acer launches the Predator Triton 14 AI, a 14-inch gaming laptop with AI features, advanced cooling, and a Calman Verified OLED touch display, targeting gamers and creatives.
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Acer unveils Predator X27 X 4K monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate

Sat, 17th May 2025
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Acer launches Predator X27 X, a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support, arriving Q4 2025.
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Acer unveils new Swift AI laptops, Edge 14 starts at AUD $3,999

Sat, 17th May 2025
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Acer has unveiled Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Go AI laptops with Intel Core Ultra processors, offering advanced AI features and OLED displays from AUD $1,799.
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VeVe & YG to launch final BLACKPINK digital collectibles

Fri, 16th May 2025
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VeVe and YG Entertainment will release the final BLACKPINK digital collectibles on 18 May 2025, ahead of the band's reunion world tour.
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Boomi acquires Thru to enhance secure file transfer platform

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Boomi will acquire Thru by June 2025, adding secure managed file transfer to its platform for unified data integration and stringent compliance needs.
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Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Equinix has launched its first data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, via a joint venture with Astra, marking its entry into the Indonesian market.
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Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.
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Cisco partners with OpenAI to boost AI coding innovation with Codex

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Cisco partners with OpenAI as an early design collaborator for Codex, an AI coding tool aimed at boosting software innovation and productivity globally.
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HPE unveils new private cloud & storage services for AI era

Thu, 15th May 2025
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HPE expands its private cloud portfolio, cutting VM licence costs by up to 90% and boosting data security and energy efficiency for hybrid IT clients.
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AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
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Getac unveils rugged Copilot+ PC with AI for critical sectors

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Getac will debut the B360 Plus, the world's first fully rugged Copilot+ PC, at its 2025 Innovation Day, showcasing AI's role in tough industry computing.
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Sennheiser launches solo Profile Wireless mic with 32-bit float

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Sennheiser unveils Profile Wireless 1-channel mic for solo creators, offering high-quality sound and 32-bit float recording from AUD $369.
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ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.
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Zoho unveils Ulaa Enterprise for secure, privacy-first browsing

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Zoho launches Ulaa Enterprise, a secure, privacy-focused browser designed to enhance organisational control and reduce IT workload from USD $1/month per device.
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CAUDIT Cloud aims to cut costs & boost IT in Australasian universities

Thu, 15th May 2025
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CAUDIT and Macquarie Cloud Services have launched CAUDIT Cloud to help Australasian universities tackle IT costs, compliance, and data challenges affordably.
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Twilio teams with Microsoft to drive enterprise conversational AI

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Twilio partners with Microsoft in a multi-year deal to boost enterprise conversational AI, enhancing customer engagement through advanced AI and Azure integration.
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Kumail Nanjiani to headline Datadog DASH conference in New York

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Kumail Nanjiani will headline Datadog’s DASH conference in New York, speaking on creativity under pressure on 10-11 June 2025.