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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Act now: AMTA warns Aussies to upgrade before 3G shutdown
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Australians urged to upgrade 3G devices within six weeks as Telstra and Optus prepare to shut down their 3G networks, impacting emergency call capability.
Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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youtube
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instagram
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market
Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.
Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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lcnc
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no-code
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genai
Huma has raised USD $80 million in Series D funding to launch its AI-driven Huma Cloud Platform, aiming to transform digital health solutions.
Briefly Bio launches to tackle reproducibility crisis with new funding
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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llms
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ai
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clean technologies
Briefly Bio launches to tackle preclinical research’s reproducibility crisis, announces USD $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance scientific accuracy.
Superlab Suisse opens largest private lab space in Basel
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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edutech
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research
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biotech
Superlab Suisse opens the largest private lab in Switzerland at Basel's Stcki Park, boosting support for life science and biotech startups with state-of-the-art facilities.
Rocketlane secures USD $24 million Series B funding for CRM platform
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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saas
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crm
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freshworks
Rocketlane has raised USD $24 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven CRM platform, aiming to revolutionise client project delivery.
ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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amazon
As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.
Australian retail study shows gaps in unified commerce practices
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
A new study reveals that only 42% of Australian retailers have adopted unified commerce, despite significant consumer demand for seamless shopping experiences.
Insights from AI Appreciation Day highlight industry impacts
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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supply chain
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ai
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cybersecurity
On AI Appreciation Day, industry leaders highlight AI's transforming role across sectors from cybersecurity to logistics, urging ethical and innovative practices.
Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda Networks reveals cybercriminals are exploiting URL protection services to embed malicious code in phishing emails, deceiving recipients into clicking harmful links.
Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.
Adobe forecasts USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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bnpl
Adobe projects a record-breaking USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day, driven by significant discounts, mobile shopping, and BNPL services.
HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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ai
HID's 2024 report reveals five key trends shaping access control, including mobile IDs and AI adoption. The market in Australia is set for over 8% growth.
Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Basis has launched Leo, a smart panel offering enhanced energy management and safety, attracting over USD $100 million in sales interest and compliance certifications.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR system
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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cloud security
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rpa
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ai security
CrowdStrike has unveiled its Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR system, enhancing cybersecurity with rapid interventions to combat breaches across enterprise networks.
Australian consumers demand greater transparency in delivery services
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cx
Australian consumers demand unprecedented transparency in delivery tracking, with 77% expecting full order location visibility, a new SOTI report reveals.
Australian businesses face infrastructure challenges with Gen AI
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
A new survey by Console Connect highlights that rapid adoption of generative AI could strain existing infrastructure, with Australian firms facing the most concern.
Fusion5 wins Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Award 2024
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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agentic ai
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copilots
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fusion5
Fusion5 has been honoured with the Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Partner of the Year Award for 2024, highlighting its outstanding market impact in Australia and New Zealand.
Barhead wins Microsoft ANZ Social Impact award for CFP solution
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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agentic ai
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copilots
Barhead Solutions has been honoured with the 2024 Microsoft ANZ Social Impact Partner of the Year Award for its innovative Consensus for Purpose solution.
Atturra projects 35% revenue jump, acquires Exent for AUD $6m
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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asx
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m&a
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atturra
Atturra forecasts FY24 revenue to exceed AUD $240 million, up 35%, with EBITDA between AUD $25 million and AUD $26 million. Exent acquisition aims to boost consulting capabilities.