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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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Brisbane's Plotlogic crowned Cleantech Asia-Pacific Company of the Year

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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mining
Brisbane's Plotlogic, a pioneer in clean mining technologies, has been named the Asia-Pacific Company of the Year by the Cleantech Group for its strides in efficient, sustainable mining innovation.
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Prophecy International & Devo Technology in key cybersecurity pact

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australian firm Prophecy International has partnered with Devo Technology, using the latter's Snare solution to improve data coverage and visibility across Devo's security data platform, aiming to advance threat detection and customer experience.
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SAS lauded as leader in AML transaction monitoring by Chartis Research

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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rpa
In its inaugural AML transaction monitoring solutions evaluation, Chartis Research recognises analytics giant SAS as a category leader, underscoring its impressive capabilities in analytical modelling, risk typology modelling, and workflow automation.
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Zscaler unveils industry-first single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge solution

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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dc
Zscaler launches industry-first single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution and Zero Trust Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) aiming to modernise secure connectivity and eliminate ineffective firewalls and VPNs.
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Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.
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Manhattan Associates unveils game-changing retail analytics tool

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Manhattan Associates unveils the groundbreaking Fulfillment Experience Insights Dashboard, transforming omni-channel retail fulfillment with real-time benchmarking and strategic industry insights.
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Cato Networks launches groundbreaking threat detection platform

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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sase
Cato Networks announces a pioneering expansion into threat detection and incident response, launching the world's first Secure Access Service Edge-based extended detection and response solution, Cato XDR.
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Introducing Aidge: Alibaba International's multilingual AI-powered toolkits for SMEs' global growth

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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martech
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api
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llms
Alibaba International pilots 'Aidge', an AI-powered toolkit targeting SMEs' global expansion, tackling challenges of language, marketing costs, and access to talent.
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Pixis.ai & Channel Factory unveil AI partnership for advertising overhaul

Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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martech
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ai
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adtech
Pixis.ai and Channel Factory announce an exclusive global partnership to improve digital advertising campaigns through AI innovation, promising unparalleled efficiency and performance optimisation.
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5G technologies set to propel IoT connections to 5.4 billion by 2030

Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
Omdia's new research forecasts cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections hitting 5.4 billion by 2030, marking a pivotal growth for 5G technologies, particularly in China.
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Leaseweb launches Multi-CDN service in Asia Pacific region

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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saas
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gaming
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martech
Leaseweb, a cloud services provider, rolls out its Multi-CDN technology in Asia Pacific, enhancing content delivery performance and slashing latency for sectors including Media, SaaS, Gaming and more.
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GEN8 announces Generative AI training for knowledge workers

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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physical security
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genai
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data privacy
Australian firm GEN8 has announced the Generative AI Navigator (GAIN) programme, a 3-week course designed to equip knowledge workers with the skills and insight required to navigate the emerging field of generative AI.
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Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Less than 1% of security vulnerabilities created the highest risks to businesses in 2023, with 97 high-risk vulnerabilities exploited undetected, says Qualys Threat Research Unit report.
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Seagate unveils Mozaic 3+ hard drive boosting data centre capacity

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Seagate makes breakthrough with Mozaic 3+ hard drive platform, offering unprecedented 3TB+ per platter storage densities using HAMR technology, aimed at transforming large-scale data storage solutions.
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IAS expands in APAC with new operations & senior appointments

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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martech
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digital media
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adtech
Integral Ad Science boosts its APAC presence with strategic expansion into Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, backed by notable leadership appointments.
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CyberArk names Eduarda Camacho as new Chief Operating Officer

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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saas
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martech
Australian identity security firm, CyberArk, appoints industry veteran Eduarda Camacho as its new COO, bringing 25+ years of leadership in SaaS and enterprise software.
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Scality promotes Marie-Laure Retureau as VP of Sales for APJ & ME regions

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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storage
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Marie-Laure Retureau takes on VP of Sales role at data storage software provider Scality, aiming to expand the company's presence across APJ, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian regions.
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Claroty appoints industry veteran as first Chief Customer Officer

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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martech
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r&d
Cyber-physical systems protection firm, Claroty, appoints industry veteran Shira Bar Yosef as its first ever Chief Customer Officer, aiming to enrich customer experience.
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Veteran media strategist Ian Warner joins Audience Group

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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martech
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adtech
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job moves
Industry veteran Ian Warner joins Audience Group as Group Account Director, aiming to enhance client advertising services with the firm's pioneering data-driven approaches.
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Patrick Dennis named as new CEO of machine identity firm Venafi

Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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quantum computing
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ai
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emc
Patrick Dennis has been appointed as the new CEO of machine identity management pioneers, Venafi, following the company's 150% YoY SaaS business growth. Dennis will steer Venafi's course in the AI and quantum computing era.