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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Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
3 days ago
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.
Konica Minolta launches free CloudPrint for bizhub devices
3 days ago
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saas
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storage
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digital transformation
Konica Minolta Australia offers free 12-month access to native CloudPrint on bizhub devices, enabling secure, serverless cloud printing without extra hardware.
Australian telecoms face data security & access challenges
3 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
Research reveals 46% of Australian telecom professionals struggle with data security despite tech advances, risking customer trust and operational efficiency.
Gartner outlines six key trends shaping global cloud adoption
3 days ago
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Gartner forecasts that by 2029, AI will consume 50% of cloud resources and digital sovereignty and sustainability will reshape global cloud strategies.
Australian banks prioritise digital overhaul to meet demands
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian banks are prioritising customer experience improvements amid digital transformation struggles caused by data issues, legacy systems and shifting consumer demands.
Commvault & Deloitte unite to boost hybrid cloud cyber defence
3 days ago
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Commvault and Deloitte form alliance to boost cyber resilience, offering integrated threat management and rapid recovery in hybrid cloud environments.
Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware
4 days ago
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ransomware
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it training
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phishing
Organisations worldwide are urged to bolster defences as ransomware threats intensify, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly, experts warn.
New report reveals major security flaws in multimodal AI models
Last week
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genai
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ai
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ai models
Enkrypt AI's report reveals severe vulnerabilities in multimodal AI models, warning of safety risks from harmful prompt injections in images.
Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia
Last week
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uc
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digital transformation
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hcm
Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.
BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service
Last week
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant launches Continuous Optimisation for Microsoft Security (COMS) to boost enterprise cyber defence and cut costs with tailored threat detection and expertise.
SAS takes measured path with AI to deliver real-world gains
Last week
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genai
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data privacy
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llms
While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.
Kiwis embrace AI but call for tighter rules & greater trust
Last week
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
A global study finds 69% of New Zealanders use AI regularly, but only 34% trust it, with 44% concerned about its risks versus benefits.
Ransomware attacks expose urgent risks for critical utilities
Last week
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Spanish water supplier Aigües de Mataró was hit by ransomware, highlighting growing cyber risks to essential infrastructure worldwide, experts warn.
FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners
Last week
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data analytics
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fintech
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physical security
FICO has launched FICO Marketplace, a platform connecting businesses with data and analytics providers to boost AI-driven decision-making and operations.
KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts
Last week
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partner programmes
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genai
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data privacy
KPMG launches AI Trust services with ServiceNow to help firms improve AI governance, risk management, and compliance across all stages of AI adoption.
Version 1 to deliver GBP £95 million upgrade for Scottish rural IT
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai
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modernisation
Version 1 has secured a GBP £95 million contract to upgrade and support digital services for Scotland’s rural Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate over seven years.
Optimizely unveils enhanced Opal AI to boost marketing workflows
Last week
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martech
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rpa
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cdp
Optimizely upgrades its AI tool Opal with new features and workflows to boost marketing efficiency within the Optimizely One suite, enhancing task automation.
TCS & SAP join forces to boost cloud migration & AI uptake
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
TCS and SAP have partnered to accelerate SAP customers' migration to cloud and boost generative AI adoption through the RISE with SAP initiative globally.
Lenovo unveils Legion 9i with 3D display for creators & gamers
Last week
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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game developers
Lenovo unveils Legion 9i (18, 10), a gaming laptop with top-tier specs and AI features, launching June 2025 at EUR €4,499 for gamers and creators alike.
Juniper unveils Mist AI updates to boost network automation
Last week
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Juniper Networks unveils Mist platform upgrades with AI-driven monitoring, automated issue resolution, and real-time telemetry for enhanced network control.