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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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Singapore marketers predict shift towards social media retail in 2024
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martech
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cdp
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ai
HubSpot's study reveals 9 out of 10 Singaporean social media marketers predict a rise in direct-to-consumer sales on social media platforms in 2024, highlighting the shift towards social media as a primary retail channel.
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FUJIFILM unveils Revoria XMF PressReady to boost digital print workflow
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printing
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productivity
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fujifilm
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Asia Pacific unveils Revoria XMF PressReady, a groundbreaking digital print workflow automation solution set to boost productivity and meet rising demand for swift, customised print runs.
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Brisbane Catholic Education deploys Check Point's Quantum firewall
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firewall
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soc
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breach prevention
Brisbane Catholic Education fully deploys Check Point Quantum Network Security gateway, reinforcing their cyber resilience to protect against data breaches and support a vast hybrid IT infrastructure.
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Report urges transparency in Australian telco regulation enforcement
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compliance
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acma
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transparency
The Centre for Media Transition's latest report, commissioned by ACCAN, urges the ACMA to increase transparency around telecommunications regulation enforcement, recommending a public register of penalties.
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Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme
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sustainable it
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub introduce a landmark 400,000 device lending scheme, the Tech Lending Community project, to tackle British digital inequality and electronic waste, benefitting underprivileged individuals and assisting charities including Refuge and Centrepoint.
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GitHub boosts security & power with new Actions enhancements
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microsoft
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firewall
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network security
GitHub advances its AI-driven platform with key security and power enhancements for GitHub Actions, including Azure private networking and GPU-hosted runners for machine learning.
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Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion
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dynamic supplies
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leadership
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productivity
The General Manager at Dynamic Supplies NZ is transforming corporate culture, prioritising personal growth and a drive for team success over traditional measures.
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World Cloud Security Day a good reminder for Kiwi business
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encryption
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digital transformation
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martech
For World Cloud Security Day, New Zealand experts delve into the evolving landscape of cloud computing and data privacy in the country, highlighting the crucial role of cloud adoption amidst the digital transformation surge.
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Parkerville charity embraces digital transformation with RingCentral platform
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crm
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voip
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microsoft
Parkerville Children and Youth Care transitions to RingCentral's unified communications-as-a-service platform, marking a significant phase in their digital transformation aimed at replacing all IT infrastructure hardware by 2024.
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ShipStation boosts retailers with major platform upgrades
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martech
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cx
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australian
ShipStation unveils a suite of features for Australian retailers, including Checkout Rates and Custom Labels, to bolster operational efficiency amidst rising eCommerce demands.
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New tech on display at Dynamic Supplies Auckland showroom
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printing
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uc
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nz
Dynamic Supplies NZ unveils innovative tech solutions at its expanded Auckland showroom, diversifying from traditional printing into unified communications and outdoor tech.
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Joao Silva named Pure Storage's VP for EMEA, Latin America operations
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cloud services
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storage
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cx
Joao Silva, a seasoned British tech executive, has been named Vice President of EMEA and Latin America operations for Pure Storage, set to drive growth after the firm's notable Q4 performance.
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Zyxel Networks highlights AI's key role in SMB network management
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ransomware
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network management
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malware
Zyxel Networks showcases how artificial intelligence can revolutionise network infrastructure management, especially for SMBs, by optimising operations, security, and performance.
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Half of businesses risk severe data loss, Fasthosts research shows
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cloud services
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data protection
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dr
Fasthosts warns that nearly half of businesses may not be prepared to prevent major data losses, a risk that could cause significant financial and reputational damage.
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World Backup Day triggers call for holistic cybersecurity overhaul
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
On World Backup Day, tech industry leaders urge organisations to improve cyber security strategies and adopt hardware-based solutions and Zero Trust protocols. They also highlight the potential risks of generative AI.
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Vivek Ramachandran joins Black Hat Arsenal review board
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cybersecurity
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mentorship
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squarex
Cybersecurity luminary Vivek Ramachandran joins the Black Hat Arsenal review board, keen to mentor the future cyber professionals and further his commitment to the industry.
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Dynamic Supplies - Elevating hybrid work with MS Teams & MaxHub solutions
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microsoft
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uc
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wfh
Dynamic Supplies and AV Supply highlight the future of hybrid workspaces and collaborative tech in a webinar featuring industry leaders from Microsoft, MaxHub, and Nureva.
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Exclusive Networks acquires NEXTGEN Group to bolster APAC presence
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Cybersecurity giant, Exclusive Networks, unveils plans to fully acquire channel services firm, NEXTGEN Group, boosting its market presence across the Asia-Pacific region.
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CyberArk launches industry's first identity-centric secure browser
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data protection
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pam
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dark web
CyberArk launches industry-first identity-centric secure browser, providing a robust blend of security, privacy, and efficiency suited to varying user needs and ensuring protection of sensitive data.
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Paysend expands services with amplified Currencycloud partnership
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fintech
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canada
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us
Fintech firms Paysend and Currencycloud expand partnership, aiming to extend Paysend's global services and boost its foreign exchange capabilities, potentially benefiting customers worldwide.
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FreightExchange launches CO2 emissions tool for green logistics
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sustainable it
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oem
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supply chain & logistics
FreightExchange has launched a CO2 emissions reporting tool in its platform, aiming to provide customers real-time insights into the environmental impact of their freight operations.
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NICE launches next-gen AI tool Enlighten Copilot for CX leaders
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cx
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contact centre
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martech
NICE's next-gen Enlighten Copilot AI technology, geared toward CX decision-makers and supervisors, promises to enhance customer interactions with real-time data analysis, amidst the rise of AI usage in the workplace.
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Global malware surge revealed in WatchGuard's latest Internet Security Report
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firewall
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ransomware
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malware
Surge in evasive malware noted in WatchGuard Technologies' Internet Security Report alongside revelations of increased cyber attacks exploiting on-premises email servers; however, ransomware threats show decline.
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Dreame Technology debuts Roboticmower A1 in Australia
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robotics
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safety
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dreame technology
Dreame Technology enters outdoor maintenance market with the debut of its Roboticmower A1 in Australia, an all-in-one robot lawn mower touted for reducing costs and freeing homeowners' time.