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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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Okta identity platforms meet Australia's PROTECTED criteria
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Okta has passed an independent security review of its identity platforms, Auth0 and Okta, now meeting Australia's PROTECTED classification standard.
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Fabletics partners with Blue Yonder for supply chain boost
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Fabletics has partnered with Blue Yonder to bolster its global supply chain planning, aiming for improved inventory management and sustainability.
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CFOs set to boost tech budgets in 2025 despite challenges
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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A Gartner survey reveals that 77% of CFOs intend to increase tech budgets in 2025, while plans for employee compensation rises fall sharply amid economic uncertainties.
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Anthropic launches Claude 3.5 Sonnet on AWS Bedrock
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Anthropic has launched its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model on Amazon Bedrock in Sydney, assisting Australian organisations in advancing their AI capabilities.
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Enterprises urged to enhance investment in responsible AI
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new report reveals that while 87% of executives acknowledge the need for responsible AI, 85% admit they lack proper preparation to implement it.
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Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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data protection
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.
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Apple TV app launches on Android with new features
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Android users can now download the Apple TV app via Google Play, unlocking access to Apple TV+ and the MLS Season Pass alongside a range of original content.
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Microsoft 365 users face rising threat from Axios attacks
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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malware
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cloud security
A new study by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeover attempts, driven by a surge in sophisticated brute force tactics.
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KPMG unveils AI platform to transform business strategies
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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KPMG International has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-enabled platform designed to streamline business transformations across technology and operational levels.
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AMD & CEA team up for energy-efficient AI systems
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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ai
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AMD has partnered with France's CEA to enhance AI computing technologies, aiming for energy efficiency in demanding sectors like energy and medicine.
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Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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edutech
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it training
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outsourcing
A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.
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Harness & Traceable merge to lead in AI-driven DevSecOps
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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application security
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devsecops
Harness and Traceable have announced a merger to create a leading AI-driven DevSecOps platform, aiming to enhance software security and delivery efficiency.
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Dell Technologies unveils 2025 Partner Programme details
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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dell technologies
Dell Technologies has launched its 2025 Partner Programme, designed to enhance collaboration and growth in Storage, Client, Networking, and AI technologies.
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AI revolutionises customer service in Australia by 2025
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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cx
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personalisation
Zendesk's report reveals that 57% of Australian consumers prefer AI interactions with human traits, signalling a major shift in customer service expectations driven by technology.
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Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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cleantech
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sustainability
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construction
Yondr Group has commenced the third phase of its 100MW data centre campus in Slough, with a new 40MW facility set for completion by mid-2026.
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Proofpoint named a Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Proofpoint has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance, reinforcing its reputation in data management.
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Cricket Australia unveils AI feature for live match insights
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Cricket Australia has introduced an AI-powered feature in its Live app, enhancing real-time match insights for fans during the Women's Ashes at the MCG.
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Datadobi strengthens growth in unstructured data market
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Datadobi reveals its strategic vision for the Unstructured Data Management market, building on a year of notable achievements and technological progress.
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Confluent & Databricks join forces for AI data solutions
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data management
Confluent has teamed up with Databricks to enhance real-time data accessibility, empowering AI solutions for enterprises facing data silos.
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Confluent sees strong growth in Q4 2024 cloud revenue
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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financial results
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gaap
Confluent has reported robust growth in Q4 2024, with cloud revenue soaring by 38% year-on-year to USD $138 million, reflecting strong demand for its data services.