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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.

Stories by Sean

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ERP systems revolutionise print management sector, says ECI executive
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workflow automation
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printing
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erp
ERP systems evolve as game-changers in the print management sector, helping firms streamline operations while alleviating challenges related to inventory and financial management, claims ECI Software Solutions' account executive Josh McHugh-Cullen.
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John Monash Foundation opens scholarship applications for 2025
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leadership
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scholarship
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australian
The Sir John Monash Foundation is now inviting applications for its 2025 scholarship program, offering Australia's brightest talents the chance to study internationally and develop into future global leaders.
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Commvault launches Cloud Cleanroom for cyber attack recovery
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cloud services
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microsoft
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data protection
Commvault revolutionises cyber resilience with Cloud Cleanroom Recovery, an innovative overhaul in cleanroom technology that promises cost-saving, frequent testing, and a robust solution against cyber threats.
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ADT New Zealand introduces DIY home security solution
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smart home
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physical security
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technology gifts
ADT New Zealand disrupts the home security industry with a do-it-yourself solution offering swift installation and advanced protection, without long-term contracts or waiting times for technicians.
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Australian Olympic sailors to sport eco-friendly wetsuits in 2024
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sustainable it
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olympic games
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sportstech
The Australian Olympic sailing team for 2024 will sport the world's first high-performance, eco-friendly wetsuits, slashing CO2 emissions by 80%, courtesy of Sydney's Zhik.
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New Relic report uncovers ongoing trends in Java adoption
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accounting systems
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cloud services
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encryption
New Relic's fourth annual State of the Java Ecosystem report reveals latest trends in Java development and adoption, highlighting significant growth in Java 21's uptake and shifts in preferred Java Developer Kits.
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Amber Technology presents AVer's innovative charging carts
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edutech
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charging
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amber technology
AVer debuts a new range of charging carts, the E12, E32c+, and E24c+, offering a secure, efficient solution for simultaneous device charging in commercial, educational, and healthcare sectors.
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Sysdig introduces AI Workload Security for enhanced cloud risk management
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Sysdig unveils AI Workload Security to provide real-time cloud risk assessment, boosting visibility in AI infrastructures for swift response to threats and aiding regulatory compliance.
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Logicalis Australia partners with Commvault for enhanced data protection
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data protection
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commvault
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logicalis
Logicalis Australia boosts its data protection capabilities with a strategic partnership with Commvault, offering businesses comprehensive, scalable data protection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
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Akamai Technologies unveils Guardicore platform for improved network security
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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firewall
Akamai Technologies introduces the Guardicore platform, an AI-integrated security solution featuring Zero Trust Network Access and microsegmentation, proffering advanced protection against ransomware and bolstering compliance and hybrid security.
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Teradata embraces open table formats boosting AI & data management capabilities
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aws
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public cloud
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data science
Teradata has announced support for open table formats Apache Iceberg and Linux Foundation Delta Lake, signalling an innovative shift towards open-source technologies in data management. This will boost Teradata's AI and cloud-based services and grant clients unprecedented flexibility.
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Australian firms at risk due to evolving cybercriminal sophistication
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accounting systems
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biometrics
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physical security
Growing sophistication of cybercriminal identities threatens Australian enterprises, as only over one-third implement multi-factor authentication, leaving them vulnerable to AI-driven attacks, reports Ping Identity.
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Aussies sceptical about AI banking, prefers human interaction - study
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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online banking
Despite a surge in digital banking, 58% of Australians remain uncertain about AI-enhanced services due to job loss fears, data security concerns, and a preference for human interaction, says a Publicis Sapient study.
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Dell expands data protection solutions amid rising cyberattacks
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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ai
Dell Technologies bolsters its data protection suite in response to increasing cyberattack incidents, aiming to enhance customer cyber resiliency with upgraded appliances, software and as-a-service offerings.
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Azul extends Intelligence Cloud to Oracle JDK & all OpenJDK JVMs
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application security
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devops
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app development
Azul broadens its Intelligence Cloud to all OpenJDK JVMs and Oracle JDK, utilising production Java data to enhance developer productivity and identify vulnerabilities.
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Despite increasing AI spend, firms falter in strategic execution, report finds
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ai
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data governance
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genai
Although companies show confidence in AI strategies, many expose significant gaps in execution, with under half of IT leaders comprehending AI workloads, finds an HPE report.
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Revyz unveils malware scanning & enhanced data protection features
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malware
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data protection
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cloud security
Revyz unveils innovative malware scanning tool in its award-winning product range, boosting cyber security for Atlassian cloud users while introducing new data protection measures.
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Netsafe launches Hector's World to boost online safety for children
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privacy
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netsafe
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cyberbullying
In a pioneering move to protect children online, Netsafe has launched 'Hector's World', a bilingual series teaching internet safety to kids aged 5-10 in England and Te Reo Māori.
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Foodstuffs South Island transforms operations with cloud move
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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ml
Foodstuffs South Island champions a 14-month cloud transformation with SAP S/4 HANA RISE, optimising operations, reducing food waste, and boosting customer insights for the New Zealand-based grocery giant.
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Tech experts urge passwordless protection on World Password Day
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cyber attacks
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social engineering
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jumio
In observance of World Password Day, tech experts, including Jumio's CTO Stuart Wells, stress the urgent need to replace outdated password-based authentication with more reliable, AI-powered biometric alternatives amid rising cyber-attack threats.
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Semperis unveils groundbreaking identity runtime protection platform
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ml
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ai
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cybersecurity
Semperis introduces innovative Identity Runtime Protection (IRP), leveraging 150 years of expertise to advance cybersecurity manoeuvres with improved threat detection and response measures.
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Logpoint unveils platform enhancements for improved cybersecurity operations
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advanced persistent threat protection
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nac
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siem
Cybersecurity firm Logpoint has introduced enhancements to its Director and Converged Security Information and Event Management platforms, set to improve performance and user experience for MSSPs and other organisations.
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Barracuda report explores challenges in managing cyber risks
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firewall
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Barracuda Networks' new report reveals business struggles in tackling cyber risk, with less than half of respondents confident in their risk management capabilities.
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Aqua Security launches SaaS cloud security platform in Australia
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cloud security
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application security
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digital transformation
Aqua Security launches its SaaS cloud native security platform in Australia to meet surging demand and address data sovereignty, compliance and threat prevention needs amid accelerated digital transformation.