About Sean
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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.
Stories by Sean
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Fashion retailers face return cost & sustainability pressures
2 days ago
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procurement
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customer satisfaction
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sustainability
More than half of top online fashion retailers aren't offering free returns, tackling high costs and 'serial returners' issues, reports Which?.
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Jitterbit unveils AI-driven Harmony platform to simplify automation
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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software development
Jitterbit launches AI-driven Harmony platform, simplifying automation for businesses. The platform integrates key functions, offering faster and more accessible tech solutions.
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Nice's Enlighten Copilot wins 2024 BIG Innovation Award
3 days ago
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cx
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uc
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martech
NICE's Enlighten Copilot wins the 2024 BIG Innovation Award, lauded for AI-driven advancements in customer experience and agent performance enhancement.
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NZSIS report highlights rising threat from foreign interference
3 days ago
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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community
The NZSIS has revealed its annual Security Threat Environment report, outlining rising threats like foreign interference and violent extremism in New Zealand.
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SAS named leader in AI/ML platforms by Forrester report
3 days ago
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ai
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data governance
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ml
Forrester has named SAS a leader in AI/ML platforms in its Q3 2024 report, lauding its robust, user-friendly tools for next-gen AI/ML applications.
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Milestone Systems launches XProtect 2024 R1 with key updates
4 days ago
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network security
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firewalls
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digital entertainment
Milestone Systems launches XProtect 2024 R1, focusing on enhanced cybersecurity, streamlined VMS operations, and new customisation features to meet evolving customer needs.
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Global IoT devices to double by 2030 despite supply issues
4 days ago
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iot
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ai
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amd
The IoT market is projected to grow by 13% in 2024, reaching 18.8 billion devices, with predictions of doubling to 40 billion units by 2030, despite various challenges.
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Survey reveals 83% of organisations lack robust cyber defences
4 days ago
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A survey by OPSWAT and F5 reveals 83% of organisations are unprepared for escalating application security threats, citing inadequate staffing, budgetary constraints, and leadership support.
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Rubrik partners with Cisco to enhance cyber resilience strategies
4 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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business continuity
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cisco
Rubrik and Cisco partner to enhance cyber resilience, integrating Rubrik with Cisco XDR and adding Rubrik products to Cisco's SolutionsPlus for unified threat detection and recovery.
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Experts warn of security lapses in open-source AI deployments
4 days ago
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Sensitive data exposed by open-source large language model servers amid rapid AI adoption reveals critical security gaps, researcher Naphtali Deutsch uncovers.
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Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
4 days ago
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cx
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martech
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email security
Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.
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Ramboll strengthens data centre services with i3 acquisition
4 days ago
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data analytics
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planning
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singapore
Ramboll acquires i3 Solutions Group, enhancing its global foothold and expertise in sustainable data centre solutions, following the 2022 EYP purchase.
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Dell unveils AI-powered PCs with advanced processors & displays
4 days ago
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network infrastructure
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ai
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personal computing devices
Dell has launched new AI-powered PCs, including the XPS 13, Inspiron 14, and Latitude 5455, featuring next-gen processors and advanced NPUs for enhanced performance.
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NEXTDC unveils Adelaide's first Tier IV data centre, A1
4 days ago
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
NEXTDC has launched Adelaide’s first Tier IV data centre, A1, aiming to drive South Australia's digital transformation with 5MW power and 3,000 sqm of IT space.
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Wavelink partners with Acredia to enhance aged care solutions
4 days ago
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risk & compliance
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incident management
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wavelink
Wavelink partners with Acredia to expand aged care solutions, offering innovative software that enhances resident care with seamless and efficient operations.
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Networkpak expands with new digital printer for label production
4 days ago
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printing
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smart labels
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networkpak
Networkpak expands its label and packaging suite with the Screen L350UV SAI S digital printer, shifting from carton to high-quality digital label production.
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TCS & Google Cloud launch AI-powered cybersecurity solutions
4 days ago
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cloud security
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
TCS and Google Cloud unveil AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to bolster enterprise security amidst rising cyber threats in Australia, leveraging advanced threat detection and continuous monitoring capabilities.
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Australian IT leaders face AI, infrastructure, & risk hurdles
4 days ago
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storage
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
A Pure Storage and Vanson Bourne report reveals that 96% of Australian IT leaders see AI as transformative, but infrastructure and economic challenges persist.
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Brits go to great lengths to hide digital content from partners
6 days ago
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data privacy
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autonomy
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privacy
New research by ExpressVPN reveals 32% of Brits delete messages or photos to shield them from partners. Nearly 23% value digital privacy over GBP £1 million.
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Dragos launches enhanced platform for OT threat detection
6 days ago
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Dragos launches an enhanced platform for OT cybersecurity, offering better visibility, asset management, and threat detection amid rising industrial cyber threats.