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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 - Page 152

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Evergreen Services Group acquires Lancom in noteworthy expansion
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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software development
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cloud services
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customers
Evergreen Services Group acquires Lancom Technology, marking its first expansion into Australia and New Zealand in the managed IT and software services sector.
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Aussie workers miss out on billions due to complicated expense claims
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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hcm
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payroll systems
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holiday season
Survey reveals 44% of Aussie workers regularly fail to claim expense reimbursements, missing out on billions and increasing workplace stress.
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Adrian Scrase joins GSA to bolster 6G standards development
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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uc
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5g & beyond
Adrian Scrase, known for his contributions to mobile standardisation, joins the Global mobile Suppliers Association, bringing his expertise to the development and standardisation of forthcoming 6G technology.
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Microsoft unveils Copilot Pro & expands AI services to more businesses worldwide
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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agentic ai
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copilots
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microsoft
Copilot is being extended to new businesses of different sizes in the software giants attempts to make AI commonplace.
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Optimism for future growth surges among business leaders, report reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
Embracing a Brighter Future: Investment Priorities for 2024 report reveals a surge in optimism among global business leaders, driven by promising AI technologies and digital transformation, despite macroeconomic challenges.
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Logicalis unveils upgraded Digital Fabric Platform for CIOs
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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cloud services
Logicalis has launched an upgraded version of its Digital Fabric Platform, providing CIOs with deeper insight and recommendations to optimise their digital ecosystems using artificial intelligence.
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FranConnect introduces Analytics platform & revamped Royalty Manager
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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transparency
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benchmarking
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finance
FranConnect unveils FranConnect Analytics, a real-time data platform, and revamps its Royalty Manager app to assist franchise and multi-location businesses in their operational and financial management.
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NTT unveils first data centre on new Noida 2 campus
Sat, 13th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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hpc
Global IT firm NTT Ltd. unveils first data centre on six-acre campus 'Noida 2', supporting a capacity of 52.8 MW IT load, boosting India's accelerating digital economy.
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ChatGPT introduces GPT Store for customised AI resources
Sat, 13th Jan 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
Reports reveal that over 3 million custom versions of AI language model, ChatGPT, were created in two months, prompting the launch of a new GPT Store for user-friendly discovery of successful designs.
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'100s plan': Huawei Cloud's new aid for Chinese firms in Europe
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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huawei cloud
Huawei Cloud launches Two 100s plan to aid Chinese businesses' European expansion, providing tools, tech expertise and a new business boosting solution, unveiled at its China-Europe Forum.
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Stake names Jon Howie as new CEO in leadership shakeup
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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business strategy
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macquarie bank
Australian investment platform Stake ushers in new growth chapter, appointing experienced finance leader Jon Howie as CEO while founder Matt Leibowitz transitions to Executive Director role.
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Chantelle Cole to lead NZ On Air's game development rebate scheme
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Chantelle Cole, CEO at the award-winning studio Dinosaur Polo Club, is set to join NZ On Air as the Programme Director for their Game Development Sector Rebate scheme, bringing significant industry experience.
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Publicis Sapient & Google Cloud to launch Retail Media Network Accelerator
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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digital signage
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public cloud
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cx
Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud to launch a Retail Media Network Accelerator, providing a platform for clients to boost revenue via customised ads and enhance customer engagement.
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Former US Cyber Director Chris Inglis joins Claroty's advisory board
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Former U.S. National Cyber Director, Chris Inglis, joins Claroty's board, bringing big-hitter experience in cybersecurity to aid in the firm's mission of safeguarding the world's critical infrastructure.
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High court grants Medtech preservation order against Valentia
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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physical security
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healthtech
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software
High Court grants Medtech order against Valentia Technologies, permitting investigations into alleged copyright infringement, data violations, and patient safety risks in healthcare industry.
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Gallagher Security promotes George Dunleavy to Sales Manager for SA & NT
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
George Dunleavy ascends to Sales Manager for South Australia and Northern Territory within Gallagher Security, replacing Karl Harris, in a strategic move to intensify operations in the area.
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Colt Technology appoints Yasutaka Mizutani as APAC president
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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ai
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cmo
Colt Technology Services positions Yasutaka Mizutani as its Asia Pacific President, in a move to intensify the UK-based executive's responsibility over the company's operations in Asia.
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HPE set to acquire Juniper Networks in $14 billion deal
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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juniper networks
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has agreed to acquire AI-native networks leader Juniper Networks for $14bn, a move set to double HPE's networking business and strengthen its edge-to-cloud strategy.
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Ruckus Wi-Fi 7 AP chosen for Wi-Fi Alliance's global certification tests
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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ai
CommScope's RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 AP has been selected by the Wi-Fi Alliance for its Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 interoperability certification test bed, ensuring optimal connectivity and performance for future global Wi-Fi devices.
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CommScope completes Home Networks divestiture to Vantiva
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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software
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customer service
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commscope
CommScope concludes divestiture of its Home Networks Business to Vantiva, gaining a 25% stake and potential $100m earn-out, set to minimally affect 2024 EBITDA outlook.