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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.

Stories by Sean

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Biden signs Executive Order to push AI-ready infrastructure
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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mfa
The US has announced ambitious plans to enhance AI and cybersecurity, unveiling an Executive Order by US President Joe Biden.
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Samsung expands Knox Suite with flexible enterprise plans
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smartphones
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mdm
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personal computing devices
Samsung has rolled out flexible plans for its Knox Suite, enhancing device management and security for over 35,000 businesses globally.
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DORA compliance deadline impacts EU financial sector
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
The deadline for the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act has arrived, pushing financial institutions to enhance their cybersecurity and compliance practices.
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3D printing market struggles amidst economic challenges
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it in manufacturing
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3d printing
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b2b
The global 3D printing market struggled in Q3 2024, as industrial shipments fell by over 24% amid economic uncertainty, yet entry-level sales surged by 28%.
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ExpressVPN introduces secure WiFi at London's Camden estate
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data protection
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encryption
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cybersecurity
ExpressVPN has launched secure WiFi at Camden estate in London, enhancing public WiFi security at the bustling Camden Market for visitors.
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Snom showcases the benefits of its SRAPS provisioning tool
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uc
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mfa
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voip
Snom has unveiled enhancements to its hosted provisioning service, SRAPS, which simplifies IP phone management for VARs and IT professionals since 2019.
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UK government considers banning ransomware payments
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saas
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data protection
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ransomware
The UK government is consulting on a plan to ban ransomware payments by public sector bodies, amid rising cyberattacks, particularly in healthcare.
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SenSen reports third cash-positive quarter with growth plans
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ai
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financial results
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road safety
SenSen Networks has reported AUD $1.3 million in operating cash flow for Q2, marking its third successive positive cash period despite a slight decline from last year's figures.
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Carlsberg enhances development with GitHub integration
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Carlsberg has enhanced its development processes by integrating GitHub's tools, streamlining coding and security while reducing operational tool sprawl.
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Siemens enhances digital twins with new NVIDIA integration
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digital transformation
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digital twins
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ai agents
Siemens Digital Industries Software has launched the Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer, integrating NVIDIA Omniverse for enhanced photorealistic visualisation in product development.
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Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.
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AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions
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data analytics
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customers
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bi
AccountsIQ has acquired ExpenseIn, enhancing its cloud-based offerings and boosting its customer base to over 350,000 users across 40 countries.
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Lenovo unveils ThinkPad X9 series with AI features
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ai
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cleantech
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ai agents
Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkPad X9 Series, premium laptops featuring Intel Core Ultra processors and AI capabilities, tailored to modern hybrid professionals.
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MSI unveils laptops with NVIDIA RTX 50 Series at CES 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
MSI has revealed its latest laptop collection at CES 2025, featuring over 30 models powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and enhanced AI capabilities.
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Hands-on review: Oclean AirPump A10 Portable Water Flosser
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reviews
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gadgets
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waterproof
The Oclean AirPump A10 Portable Water Flosser combines sleek design with innovative technology for a gentle yet powerful flossing experience, perfect for dental hygiene enthusiasts.
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Maincubes' Frankfurt data centre aligns with EU Taxonomy
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hyperscale
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dei
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dc
Maincubes has announced its FRA02 data centre in Frankfurt now complies with the EU Taxonomy standard, marking a significant leap in sustainability efforts.
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Balance of leadership and safety crucial to AI Opportunity Action Plan
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
Sir Keir Starmer is poised to present the AI Opportunity Action Plan, aiming to position the UK as a leader in AI while ensuring safety and innovation harmoniously coexist.
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Keir Starmer unveils AI action plan to drive growth & innovation
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edutech
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digital transformation
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data privacy
In a bid to enhance its position in AI innovation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled the AI Opportunities Action Plan, aiming for GBP £47 billion growth and ethical standards.
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AbuSearch team wins award at SAS hackathon for AI project
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data analytics
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ai
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sas
A UK team, AbuSearch, has won a global hackathon's 'Data for Good' award for developing AI-driven solutions to combat online child sexual abuse.
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Mandiant reveals details of major Ivanti VPN vulnerability
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malware
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firewalls
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vpns
Mandiant unveils a critical zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances, exploited since December 2024 by a suspected China-linked group.