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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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PDG secures USD $95 million Green Loan for Singapore data centre
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Princeton Digital Group secures USD $95 million Green Loan for its SG1 data centre in Singapore, marking its second green financing in 2024 and boosting its regional sustainability efforts.
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Westcon-Comstor APAC earns Ecovadis silver for sustainability
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
Westcon-Comstor's APAC division ascends to EcoVadis silver status, placing in the top 15% for sustainability, marking progress from last year's bronze.
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Darktrace launches AI-powered Managed Detection & Response service
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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saas
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soc
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ai security
Darktrace unveils its Managed Detection and Response service, enhancing AI-driven security with 24/7 human analyst support to counter rising cyber threats.
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Kacific wins Gold Stevie for tech innovation at Asia-Pacific awards
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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spacetech
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healthtech
Kacific Broadband clinched the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Tech at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, solidifying its leadership in sustainable satellite solutions.
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New digital programme aims to boost immunisation for migrants
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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e-learning
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healthtech
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mental health
UniServices and Whāraurau have launched a digital programme on D2L Brightspace to improve immunisation for migrants in New Zealand, addressing critical post-pandemic training gaps.
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Adobe introduces AEP AI Assistant to boost enterprise productivity
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Adobe has launched the AEP AI Assistant, offering generative AI capabilities to enhance productivity in enterprise software applications, with broad integration across Adobe Experience Cloud.
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Mindgard wins UK's Most Innovative Cyber SME award for 2024
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Mindgard, an AI-focused cyber security startup, wins UK's Most Innovative Cyber SME 2024 at Infosecurity Europe for its groundbreaking AI Security Labs platform.
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Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.
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Claroty enhances CPS security with new platform advancements
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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physical security
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Claroty's newest platform advancements bolster cyber-physical systems (CPS) security with enhanced asset visibility and a comprehensive array of solutions for reduced risk and cost efficiency.
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Johnson Controls launches new global data centre solutions unit
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Johnson Controls has launched a Global Data Centre Solutions organisation, appointing Todd Grabowski as president to meet growing demand for energy-efficient solutions.
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NVIDIA's AI & digital twins transform Taiwanese manufacturing
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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At COMPUTEX, NVIDIA unveiled AI and digital twin technologies, paving the way for autonomous manufacturing in Taiwan's major electronics firms like Foxconn and Delta Electronics.
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NVIDIA unveils AI assistant tech & advanced RTX laptops
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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NVIDIA reveals groundbreaking AI assistant tech and cutting-edge RTX laptops at Computex 2024, promising enhanced gaming, application experiences, and content creation.
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Kingston unveils cutting-edge memory and storage innovations
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Kingston Technology showcases innovative memory and storage solutions at COMPUTEX 2024 in a race-themed display.
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IoT logistics market to reach USD $125.9 billion by 2031
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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The IoT logistics market is forecast to soar, reaching USD $125.9 billion by 2031, driven by advancements in real-time tracking, predictive maintenance, and supply chain optimisation.
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Australian marketers face hurdles in adapting to Privacy Act reforms
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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Australian marketers struggle with adapting to new Privacy Act reforms amid a backdrop of high interest rates and evolving economic conditions, as per a recent Arktic Fox report.
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79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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dei
A Gartner survey finds 79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as key to 2024 growth, outpacing the 69% global average, highlighting its rising importance.
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Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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strategy
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leadership
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transparency
A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.
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Trustwave launches new services to enhance Microsoft Security
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
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copilots
Trustwave enhances its partnership with Microsoft by launching new services to help organisations fully utilise Microsoft Security features within Microsoft 365 plans, including E5 and G5.
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Neat launches Neat Center in Australia & New Zealand
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Norwegian firm Neat launches its Neat Center in Australia and New Zealand, as hybrid work fuels demand for advanced video conferencing tech priced at USD $2,290.
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PSS Distributors launches UPS solutions for Specialist Disability Accommodations
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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electricity
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accessibility
PSS Distributors has launched a new range of UPS solutions tailored for High Physical Support homes, enhancing power reliability and safety in Specialist Disability Accommodations.