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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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Akamai unveils cloud solution with NVIDIA GPU for efficient media processing
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gaming
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technology gifts
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economics
Akamai Technologies enhances its cloud portfolio with NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPUs optimised offering, set to revolutionise media processing applications with fast, energy-efficient service.
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Qvest unveils AI adoption strategies in top media companies at NAB
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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ai
Qvest has shared key findings about AI integration strategies among Fortune 1000 companies in the media, broadcasting, and entertainment sectors during the 2024 NAB Show keynote.
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AlphaSense doubles ARR to $200m & appoints new CMO
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saas
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cx
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martech
AI search platform AlphaSense doubles its annual recurring revenue to $200m within two years, appoints experienced IPO strategist Heather Zynczak as Chief Marketing Officer.
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Mako boosts defence against cyber attacks with Radware's protection services
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cybersecurity
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gartner
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radware
Israeli media giant Mako, selects cyber-security firm Radware to defend against large-scale hacktivist attacks, bolstering its commitment to innovative and adaptable security measures.
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Jamf unveils new toolkit to optimise Apple tech in businesses & schools
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apple
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byod
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cloud services
Jamf showcased an array of new offerings to assist enterprises in maximising their tech investments, including a compliance dashboard and Compliance Editor tool. The tools aim to enforce compliance regulations on Apple devices and enhance overall security efficiency.
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Wolt expands tailored ad service to aid partner growth
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cx
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martech
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advertising
Wolt enhances partner growth by launching its dedicated ad service, Wolt Ads, offering tailored strategies for both small independent businesses and international brands.
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Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move
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sustainable it
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power / energy
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renewable energy
T4 Group announces the construction of New Zealand's first Tier 4 Data Centre, a flagship of sustainability and innovation, in Invercargill, Southland.
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Datacom opens new tech integration centre in South Australia
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firewall
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network security
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breach prevention
Datacom, Australasia's largest tech firm, is set to deepen its presence in South Australia, opening a bespoke integration centre that will boost service for regional customers and substantially increase national processing capacity.
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Genesis Energy embraces AI utilisation in Microsoft's Early Access Program
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microsoft
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data protection
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power / energy
Genesis Energy, New Zealand's leading energy company, has partnered with Microsoft to utilise its AI tools towards combating data privacy and ROI challenges, empowering all employees to drive technological change.
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Sharesies expands Australasian footprint with Orchestra acquisition
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nz
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b2b
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integration
Sharesies expands its Aus-NZ footprint with the acquisition of equity management platform Orchestra, marking a significant stride in B2B growth and equity management services.
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Dell's groundbreaking WL7024 headset revolutionises noise cancellation
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uc
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contact centre
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network infrastructure
Dell launches the world's 'most intelligent' wireless headset, the AI-driven Premier Wireless ANC Headset (WL7024), boasting AI noise cancellation, superior battery life, and ergonomic design.
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Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy XCover7 & Tab Active5
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cloud services
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mobility
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encryption
Samsung Electronics unveils Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5, rugged devices providing enhanced 5G connectivity and robust security for demanding frontline work.
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Craven Dunnill partners with Aston University for digital revamp
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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digitisation
UK's ceramic tile company, Craven Dunnill, collaborates with Aston University to digitise its warehouse operations and streamline business processes as part of a growth strategy.
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Cado Security teams up with Wiz to bolster cloud security solutions
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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forensics
London-based Cado Security and cloud security provider Wiz announce a strategic partnership to enhance cloud risk reduction and forensic investigation efficiency for mutual customers.
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BlackLine launches AI tool to revolutionise financial risk analysis
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compliance
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ai
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blackline
Digital finance firm, BlackLine, unveils its AI-driven Journals Risk Analyser, an innovation set to revolutionise audits, risk management, and compliance in the finance sector.
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Productivity in SMEs struggles due to staff's tech skill deficit
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microsoft
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sharp
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skills gap
Four in ten UK SMEs see a productivity dip due to poor staff tech skills, particularly in using Microsoft 365, according to a new study by Sharp.
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SquareX reveals gaping hole in major email providers' security measures
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
SquareX's cybersecurity study reveals major email providers' distressing failure to effectively identify and counter malicious document threats, potentially putting millions of global users at risk.
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Vawlt launches revolutionary upgrade to data storage solution
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data protection
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storage
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cybersecurity
Vawlt's 3.0 Supercloud Solution revolutionises data storage with enhanced cybersecurity, multi-cloud efficiency, and measures for data protection.
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Milestone Systems' net revenue peaks at $245m on 25th anniversary
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video
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ai
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hospitality
Danish video technology firm Milestone Systems marks its 25th anniversary with record revenues of 1.69 billion DKK in 2023, highlighting significant expansion into the healthcare and hospitality sectors.
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Atturra attains Cisco Gold Provider status in Australia
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managed services
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cx
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martech
Australia's IT solutions provider, Atturra, has achieved Cisco's prestigious Gold Provider status, reflecting its high proficiency in Cisco-powered managed services and reinforcing its competitive global standing.
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Software Combined Group acquires NZ firm Activate in first regional move
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cloud services
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voip
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contact centre
Sydney-based Software Combined Group acquires Auckland's Activate, a specialist in self-service automation, marking its first expansion into the New Zealand market.
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Global IT leaders see GenAI as transformative, says Elastic study
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
99% of global IT decision-makers view genAI as transformative, with near unanimous plans to escalate investment in 2024, despite adoption hurdles, according to Elastic study.
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Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis
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ai
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entrepreneurship
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leadership
EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.
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Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity
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martech
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ai
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european commission
Henry Ajder, a world-renowned advisor on generative AI, is set to headline Infosecurity Europe in London as keynote speaker, discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity.