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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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FPT & Sitecore launch AI-powered eCommerce platform

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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commerce systems
FPT and Sitecore have unveiled ON.E, an AI-driven eCommerce platform designed to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market for retailers globally.
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Finfare Connect & ZBD team up for Bitcoin rewards

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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crypto
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cx
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blockchain
Finfare Connect and ZBD have partnered to enable ZBD users to earn Bitcoin rewards through everyday transactions by linking payment accounts via the ZBD app.
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UK businesses at higher risk of ransomware on holidays

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Research by Semperis reveals that over 50% of UK firms are vulnerable to ransomware during holidays and weekends due to understaffed security teams.
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Halter tops 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 with 15x growth

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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uc
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construction
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agility
Halter shines with a remarkable 1539% growth, leading the 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 index while expanding its reach across New Zealand, Australia, and the US.
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UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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fbi
The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.
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Cyber-espionage group Volt Typhoon resurfaces globally

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
The return of Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, threatens global infrastructures, exploiting outdated devices for covert operations.
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Cybersecurity advisory highlights top vulnerabilities of 2023

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Leading cybersecurity agencies have issued an advisory identifying frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2023, urging enhanced security measures across sectors.
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Mys Tyler launches portal linking brands with creators

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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content creation
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creative technologies
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creators
Mys Tyler has launched a brand portal, connecting fashion labels with creators for affordable access to diverse user-generated content across multiple regions.
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Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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customs
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immigration
Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.
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Report reveals major privacy compliance failures in US, EU

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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federal trade commission
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data sharing
Privado's 2024 report reveals a staggering 75% of top websites in the US and Europe fail to comply with privacy laws, boosting legal compliance risks.
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Red Hat unveils AI, edge & cloud upgrades in OpenShift 4.17

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Red Hat launches OpenShift 4.17 with AI, edge, cloud and security upgrades, enhancing hybrid cloud, model management, and edge computing capabilities.
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Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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malware
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gaming
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.
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ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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iot security
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cx
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martech
ADT Security is re-entering Australasia's guarding market with Signature Security Group, launching AI-driven video guarding and live response.
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GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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edutech
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fintech
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data science
GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.
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Jon Howes appointed to lead global sales as Wasabi drives growth

Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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storage
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cloud services
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cloud storage
Wasabi Technologies has appointed Jon Howes as senior vice president of global sales to drive worldwide growth and expand market share.
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Forrester predicts AI shifts for Asia-Pacific by 2025

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Forrester's report highlights that by 2025, 60% of APAC firms will adopt AI language models, with a shift towards private cloud strategies in Greater China.
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Forrester predicts 25% drop in brand loyalty by 2025

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Forrester predicts a 25% decline in brand loyalty by 2025 due to rising prices, while loyalty programmes are set to rise amid consumer cost-cutting efforts.
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Recognition & good management key to employee engagement

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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genai
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ai
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feedback
Employee engagement hinges more on quality management and recognition than on work location, new research from Workhuman and Gallup shows.
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Software defined data centre market to hit USD $1.49tn

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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it automation
The global software defined data centre market is set to reach USD $1.49 trillion by 2036, driven by advancements and rising data centre demands.
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AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
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ai
A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.