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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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Swiss startup Apheros secures USD $1.85m for DC cooling tech
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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power / energy
Swiss startup Apheros raises USD $1.85 million in pre-seed funding to advance its innovative metal foam cooling solutions for data centres and high-power computing.
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Segway-Ninebot launches new e-Motorbike range in Australia
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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accessories
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segway-ninebot
Segway-Ninebot unveils its e-Motorbike range in Australia with three advanced models. Available now in some states, with customisation and accessories also offered.
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Kawerau District Council upgrades telephony with BayCom, Access4
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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business continuity
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wfh
BayCom deploys Access4's cloud-based voice platform at Kawerau District Council, modernising telephony systems to improve reliability and reduce costs.
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SnapLogic & Adobe celebrate 10 years of successful partnership
Sun, 18th Aug 2024
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saas
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crm
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martech
SnapLogic and Adobe commemorate a decade of collaboration, driving Adobe’s data transformation and streamlining operations with cutting-edge integration solutions.
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South Australia's Kanyini satellite launched via SpaceX mission
Sun, 18th Aug 2024
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spacetech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Australia's first State Government-funded satellite, Kanyini, has been successfully launched into orbit onboard SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission, marking a significant milestone for South Australia's space sector.
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Sally Europe boosts efficiency with Slimstock's supply platform
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Sally Europe sees a 2% rise in on-shelf availability and a 5% boost in working capital after implementing Slimstock’s supply chain platform, enhancing cash flow.
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FBI's Qakbot takedown reshapes 2024 malware loader landscape
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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fbi
The dismantling of Qakbot malware by the FBI has reshaped the malware loader landscape, with SocGholish now leading and security tactics evolving rapidly.
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TELUS & Local Measure partner to launch AI-powered messaging tool
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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genai
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data privacy
TELUS International and Local Measure have launched TELUS Expert Messaging, an AI-powered, asynchronous tool that redefines customer service by eliminating wait times.
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Hyperscaler cloud marketplaces to reach USD $85 billion by 2028
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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martech
Sales of enterprise software via AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud marketplaces are set to soar to USD $85 billion by 2028, driven by cloud credits and simplified procurement.
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HubSpot launches free AI Search Grader to track LLM presence
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
HubSpot launches AI Search Grader, the first free tool to help brands assess their LLM and AI-driven search presence, amid rising AI chatbot use and declining traditional search engine usage.
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Certinia announces major AI updates in Summer 2024 release
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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genai
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ai agents
Certinia has unveiled its Summer 2024 update, enhancing efficiency and scalability with new AI-driven features for resource management, financial tracking, and customer success.
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Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.
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Quandoo integrates with reservation systems to aid restaurants
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ecommerce
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channel manager
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integration
Quandoo for Restaurants integrates with major reservation systems, simplifying bookings and expanding customer reach through Mozrest, aiming to boost dining experiences and revenue.
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Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ai
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ai agents
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copilots
AI-ready notebooks, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X, made up 16% of Europe’s notebook sales in mid-June, as the market gears up for Copilot+ PCs.
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NIST unveils first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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encryption
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quantum computing
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ai
NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.
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Dell Technologies & Nutanix unveil new cloud solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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dr
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Dell Technologies and Nutanix have unveiled two new cloud solutions, Dell XC Plus and Dell PowerFlex with Nutanix Cloud Platform, to enhance flexibility and control.
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Stripe introduces Adaptive Pricing to aid international sales
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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ecommerce
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stripe
Stripe's new Adaptive Pricing allows businesses in the Asia Pacific region to display prices in local currencies, aiming to boost international sales and resolve cross-border transaction issues.
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Syfe secures USD $27 million in equity funding to boost growth
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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unbound
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syfe
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banking
Syfe secures USD $27 million in latest funding round, bringing total to USD $79 million, despite Asia's lowest investment levels since 2015.
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Manufacturers leveraging observability for AI & IoT advancements
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cx
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iot
Manufacturers are investing heavily in observability to boost security, AI, and IoT, with 65% reporting improved issue resolution, states a New Relic report.
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JLL sells Hanam Data Center to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
JLL facilitated the sale of Hanam Data Center for IGIS to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund, marking South Korea's first stabilised hyperscale data center transaction.