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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Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.
NCS & Newgen team up to accelerate digital system upgrades
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
NCS partners with Newgen to deliver low-code digital upgrades, helping Australian enterprises modernise legacy systems with minimal disruption.
Appian boosts AI, scalability & security in latest platform update
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digital transformation
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data fabric
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rpa
Appian enhances its process automation platform with advanced AI, autoscaling data fabric, and improved security for enterprise and public sector users.
Genesis & Cogo launch tool to cut costs & carbon at home
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fintech
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cartech
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power / energy
Genesis and Cogo have launched the Go Electric Calculator, a tool to help New Zealand homes save costs and cut carbon by switching to electric appliances and vehicles.
2degrees migrates over 2m customers to new Tahi platform
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
2degrees has migrated over two million customers onto its new Tahi platform, completing a major integration ahead of schedule with no disruption.
Dell launches ObjectScale XF960 for faster, secure AI storage
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storage
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data protection
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ai
Dell launches ObjectScale XF960 with 4.1 update, boosting AI storage speeds up to 300% and expanding capacity to 23.6PB per rack with enhanced security features.
DroneShield expands Ukraine presence, advances AI counter-drone tech
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ai
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ml
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critical infrastructure
DroneShield boosts its Ukraine operations via a new partnership, enhancing AI counter-drone tech shaped by battlefield experience for use in 40+ countries.
Google Cloud unveils advanced AI security tools & SOC updates
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
Google Cloud launches new AI security tools and SOC updates to protect enterprises against AI threats and enhance threat detection efficiency.
KnowBe4’s AI platform helps cut phishing risk to just one percent
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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risk & compliance
KnowBe4’s AI-driven HRM platform has helped customers cut phishing risk to as low as one percent, enhancing cybersecurity against evolving threats worldwide.
KnowBe4 unveils new brand to boost human risk management
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
KnowBe4 has unveiled a refreshed brand and vision, emphasising its role in human risk management amid evolving cybersecurity threats worldwide.
SOCRadar unveils AI-driven platform for automated threat detection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
SOCRadar launches Agentic Threat Intelligence, an AI-powered platform automating detection and response to cyber threats with customisable AI agents.
Semperis launches tool to boost Active Directory account security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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cybersecurity
Semperis has launched Service Account Protection Essential, a tool enhancing security for Active Directory service accounts vulnerable to cyberattacks.
LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to create largest managed security firm
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
LevelBlue has acquired Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security firm with enhanced AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities.
Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping, with 78% expecting such tools to become mainstream within a year, says PayPal research.
Confluent launches Streaming Agents to scale real-time AI
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Confluent unveils Streaming Agents in Confluent Cloud for Apache Flink, enabling businesses to scale AI agents that analyse and act on real-time data.
AI bots drive 80% of bot traffic, straining web resources
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llms
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google
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ict sector
AI crawlers now account for 80% of bot traffic, with Meta leading, placing huge strain on web resources and raising concerns over data bias and security risks.
GitHub launches Agents panel for Copilot task management across platforms
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erp
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software development
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agentic ai
GitHub launches Agents panel, enabling paid Copilot users to manage AI coding tasks across platforms like GitHub.com, VS Code, and JetBrains IDEs.
KrisFlyer partners with Econnex for more ways to earn miles
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uc
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cx
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martech
Australian KrisFlyer members can now earn up to 13,500 miles annually by switching utility and telco plans via Econnex, expanding their rewards options amid rising costs.
WatchGuard names top ANZ partners for 2024 awards recognition
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firewalls
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network security
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partner programmes
WatchGuard Technologies has honoured top ANZ partners for 2024, spotlighting achievements in service, growth and security platform adoption.
Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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power / energy
Schneider Electric integrates Nozomi Arc Embedded in SCADAPack 47xi RTUs, boosting security and visibility for remote industrial control systems globally.