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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UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks
Tue, 13th May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity insurance
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digital transformation
A new Ekco survey found 59% of UK and Irish IT leaders now view AI-driven cyber threats as a bigger concern than traditional breaches amid rising cloud use.
Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
Tue, 13th May 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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risk & compliance
Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.
Entrust unveils unified cryptographic platform for modern security
Tue, 13th May 2025
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
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devops
Entrust launches a unified platform to manage cryptographic security across keys, secrets, and certificates, tackling rising cyberattack complexities.
Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
Tue, 13th May 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.
Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 Edge with enhanced AI features
Tue, 13th May 2025
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data privacy
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samsung
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privacy
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S25 Edge, a slim 5.8mm, 163g smartphone with a 200MP camera, Galaxy AI, and premium features, launching 30 May from AUD $1,849.
Konica Minolta launches free CloudPrint for bizhub devices
Tue, 13th May 2025
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saas
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storage
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digital transformation
Konica Minolta Australia offers free 12-month access to native CloudPrint on bizhub devices, enabling secure, serverless cloud printing without extra hardware.
Gartner outlines six key trends shaping global cloud adoption
Tue, 13th May 2025
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Gartner forecasts that by 2029, AI will consume 50% of cloud resources and digital sovereignty and sustainability will reshape global cloud strategies.
Australian telecoms face data security & access challenges
Tue, 13th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
Research reveals 46% of Australian telecom professionals struggle with data security despite tech advances, risking customer trust and operational efficiency.
Australian banks prioritise digital overhaul to meet demands
Tue, 13th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian banks are prioritising customer experience improvements amid digital transformation struggles caused by data issues, legacy systems and shifting consumer demands.
Commvault & Deloitte unite to boost hybrid cloud cyber defence
Tue, 13th May 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Commvault and Deloitte form alliance to boost cyber resilience, offering integrated threat management and rapid recovery in hybrid cloud environments.
Kevin Weil joins Cisco board to support AI & growth strategy
Tue, 13th May 2025
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ai
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cisco
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instagram
Kevin Weil, OpenAI's Chief Product Officer, joins Cisco's board from May 12, 2025, to boost AI and growth strategies at the tech giant.
Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware
Mon, 12th May 2025
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ransomware
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it training
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phishing
Organisations worldwide are urged to bolster defences as ransomware threats intensify, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly, experts warn.
New report reveals major security flaws in multimodal AI models
Sat, 10th May 2025
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genai
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ai
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ai models
Enkrypt AI's report reveals severe vulnerabilities in multimodal AI models, warning of safety risks from harmful prompt injections in images.
SAS takes measured path with AI to deliver real-world gains
Fri, 9th May 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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llms
While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.
BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service
Fri, 9th May 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant launches Continuous Optimisation for Microsoft Security (COMS) to boost enterprise cyber defence and cut costs with tailored threat detection and expertise.
Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia
Fri, 9th May 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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hcm
Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.
Kiwis embrace AI but call for tighter rules & greater trust
Fri, 9th May 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
A global study finds 69% of New Zealanders use AI regularly, but only 34% trust it, with 44% concerned about its risks versus benefits.
Ransomware attacks expose urgent risks for critical utilities
Fri, 9th May 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Spanish water supplier Aigües de Mataró was hit by ransomware, highlighting growing cyber risks to essential infrastructure worldwide, experts warn.
FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners
Thu, 8th May 2025
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data analytics
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fintech
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physical security
FICO has launched FICO Marketplace, a platform connecting businesses with data and analytics providers to boost AI-driven decision-making and operations.
Version 1 to deliver GBP £95 million upgrade for Scottish rural IT
Thu, 8th May 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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modernisation
Version 1 has secured a GBP £95 million contract to upgrade and support digital services for Scotland’s rural Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate over seven years.