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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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Silver SAML, a new cyber threat, uncovered by Semperis researchers

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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martech
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breach prevention
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cdp
Semperis researchers have identified a potential new threat called Silver SAML that exploits SAML to attack from cloud identity providers such as Entra ID, potentially endangering applications like Salesforce or ServiceNow.
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SEEK, Jobstreet, & Jobsdb unite platforms in major tech change

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ai
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seek
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job seekers
Leading job marketplaces SEEK, Jobstreet, and Jobsdb unite in a significant merger, utilising SEEK's AI technology to enhance employment services across the Asia Pacific region.
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BlackLine's modern accounting solution welcomes 1,000th customer

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
BlackLine's Modern Accounting Playbook achieves the 1,000 customer milestone, attesting its swift implementation and effectiveness in streamlining corporate accounting operations in a few as five days.
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Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Xero unveils AI vision and previews GenAI-powered business assistant, JAX, aiming to revolutionise accounting for small-scale businesses by automating tasks and delivering tailored insights.
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NTT & Schneider Electric spearhead AI innovation at the edge

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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edge computing
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iot
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it automation
In a cutting-edge collaboration, NTT and Schneider Electric launch joint offering aimed at driving AI innovation at the edge of computing, starting with a customer deployment at Berlin's Marienpark.
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Australia adopts pioneering standard for AI management

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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transparency
Standards Australia adopts AI management system standard AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023, marking a global first in addressing operational and ethical AI challenges.
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AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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edutech
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ai
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healthtech
Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.
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Ping Identity leads in 2024 KuppingerCole Identity Fabrics report

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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iam
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cybersecurity
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market
Ping Identity, lauded for its seamless digital experiences, earns 'Overall Leader' status in the 2024 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Identity Fabrics, and leads in Innovation, Product, and Market categories.
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Zoom's AI companion now supports multi-lingual team communication

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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uc
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ai
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agentic ai
Zoom extends language support to its AI Companion for enhanced multilingual collaboration, enabling Team Chat in nine languages and Meetings in 36 languages.
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Developer efficiency boosted by GitHub Copilot Enterprise availability

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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apm
GitHub unveils its AI tool, Copilot Enterprise, boosting developer efficiency by offering customised guidance throughout the software development process.
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Australian firms warned of AI legal implications in chatbot fiasco

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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uc
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ai
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agentic ai
Australian firms are advised to consider the legal ramifications of using artificial intelligence to interact with customers, as rushing to adopt this tech could lead to legal issues if errors occur.
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NinjaOne & SentinelOne redefine endpoint protection with integration

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
NinjaOne and SentinelOne have unveiled an integrated product that merges IT operations and security for enhanced endpoint protection, promising real-time threat insights and streamlined responses.
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Intel unveils AI-focused vPro platform for commercial use in 2024

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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ai
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ai pc
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agentic ai
Intel introduces its new vPro platform, powered by Core Ultra processor, promising clients enhanced security, manageability and AI experiences; revolutionising business technology in 2024.
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Akamai extends Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Akamai Technologies is set to enhance cloud security by extending Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments, reducing attack opportunities and improving visibility into application behaviour.
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Mandiant uncovers intricate UNC5325 cyber attacks on Ivanti devices

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity company Mandiant has identified that actor UNC5325 exploits an Ivanti zero-day vulnerability, utilising evasive techniques and malware to persistently infiltrate devices.
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Rimini Street launches Rimini Custom to optimise business operations

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Rimini Street unveils Rimini Custom, a client-driven service aiming to extend the lifespan and increase the value of existing software, while simplifying the integration of new applications.
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Rise in 'quishing' attacks exploits growth in QR code usage

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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malware
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mfa
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passwordless
With the rise of QR code usage, a new form of phishing attack dubbed 'quishing' has surged, with cyber criminals exploiting the codes to steal personal data, warns Yubico's solutions architect, Josh Cigna.
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Colt & Versa Networks reach milestone of 1,000 SD-WAN services

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sd-wan
Colt Technology Services, in collaboration with Versa Networks, delivers its 1,000th SD-WAN service across 55 countries, significantly reducing global customers' connection time and enhancing network security.
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Anthology launches AI policy framework for universities

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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edutech
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physical security
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genai
Education solutions firm Anthology unveils an AI Policy Framework to aid higher education institutes in the ethical use of artificial intelligence, with principles drawn from international standards.
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Change fatigue risk to finance employee performance, warns Gartner

Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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hcm
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productivity
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payroll systems
'Change fatigue', a risk to employee performance, is on the rise amongst finance staff, warns global research firm Gartner, emphasising disruptions over volume as the primary cause.