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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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Extreme Networks & Intel join forces to boost AI in networks

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Extreme Networks partners with Intel to boost AI capabilities in networking solutions, aiming to optimise network performance, enhance security, and cut operational costs.
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Celonis launches Platform Apps Program to drive industrial solutions

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Celonis launches its Platform Apps Program, introducing domain-specific applications developed with partners to enhance banking, manufacturing, and more.
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Impact.com launches new referral marketing platform

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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impact.com rolls out impact.com/advocate, a new referral marketing platform to foster brand-customer engagement through customised, automated referral programs.
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NVIDIA unveils OpenUSD advancements with extensive impacts

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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NVIDIA reveals groundbreaking OpenUSD advancements, pushing 3D data frameworks into robotics, industrial design, and engineering for next-gen AI.
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85% of UK organisations hit by ransomware in past year

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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A Semperis study found 85% of UK organisations suffered ransomware attacks in the last year, with 43% failing to recover their data post-payment.
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NVIDIA unveils suite of tools to accelerate humanoid robotics

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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NVIDIA unveils new tools for humanoid robotics at SIGGRAPH 2024, aiming to revolutionise development workflows with AI-driven simulation and cloud computing services.
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Affinidi unveils Iota Framework for secure data sharing

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Affinidi unveils the Affinidi Iota Framework at WeAreDevelopers World Congress, transforming data sharing with explicit consent and enhanced user control.
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Snom Technology partners with Cal4Care for APAC expansion

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Snom Technology collaborates with Cal4Care Group to expand its VoIP market reach in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, eyeing rapid growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Solar panel installations in England plummeted to 63,000 in the first half of 2024, a 25% decrease from last year, but experts predict a rebound.
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Piwik PRO launches real-time dashboards for analytics suite

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Piwik PRO launches real-time dashboards in its Analytics Suite, offering 10-second data updates for swift insights—key for publishers aiming to boost traffic and engagement.
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GARR selects Infinera's 800G tech to boost network capacity

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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GARR has chosen Infinera's 800G technology to double the capacity of its optical network, enhancing connectivity for Italy’s research institutions and universities.
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Australia leads global standards in mobile network safety

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association lauded for global contributions to RF safety standards, establishing 5G compliance benchmarks alongside international bodies.
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Ingram Micro NZ raises NZD $520,000 for Cure Kids research

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Ingram Micro New Zealand's 11-year partnership with Cure Kids has surpassed NZD $520,000 in donations, driving key advancements in paediatric health research.
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Australia sees 61% rise in cyber extortion, report reveals

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Australia faces a 61% rise in cyber extortion attacks, according to Orange Cyberdefense's new report, threatening its economy, jobs, and national security.
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Intel using AI to scout Olympic talent in rural regions

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Intel is using AI to scout potential Olympic stars in rural areas, aiming to identify talent and reduce traditional scouting constraints in the lead-up to the 2024 Games.
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Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Australian companies overestimate their cyber resilience amid rising attacks, with 60% having faced ransomware recently and many willing to pay ransoms.
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Logicalis expands APAC operations with new Malaysia office opening

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Logicalis has inaugurated its Malaysia office, uniting regional teams and enhancing services in APAC, including a new SOC for advanced threat detection and response.
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CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment

Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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An IT outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike halted 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting airlines and the NHS; a fix and reboot are now advised.
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Pulsant reveals client-driven redesign of Croydon data centre

Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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Pulsant has revamped its Croydon data centre, the first in a series of nationwide refurbishments, enhancing client experience and on-site efficiency.
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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity fears rise, with experts warning of imminent threats, including AI-driven DDoS attacks and hacktivism.