About Sean

Sean Mitchell
Publisher
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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Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences
2 days ago
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cyber attacks
Harmony Intelligence has raised USD $3 million to enhance AI-driven cyber defence technologies, tackling the surge of AI-enabled cyber threats.

Singaporean firms embrace digital tech despite energy fears
2 days ago
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dei
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dc
A survey from Alibaba Cloud reveals that while 84% of Singaporean businesses see digital tech as key to sustainability, 86% worry about its energy demands.

ManageEngine's Log360 evolves into security analytics hub
2 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
ManageEngine has redefined its Log360 solution into a comprehensive security analytics platform, enhancing threat detection and compliance capabilities.

Atturra acquires Kitepipe in USD $3.15 million deal
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partner programmes
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managed services
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boomi
Atturra has secured the acquisition of Project Delivery Services LLC, known as Kitepipe, for USD $3.15 million, enhancing its Boomi service capabilities.

LG offers discounts on gaming monitors & laptops
Last week
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displays & projectors
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productivity
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monitors
LG Electronics Australia has launched a pre-order promotion for its 2025 range of gaming monitors and laptops, offering up to 30% discounts from 12 to 26 March.

Unihack 2025 returns with support from Logitech Australia
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software development
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google
Australia's largest student hackathon, Unihack, returns from 14-16 March 2025, backed by major sponsor Logitech, with an expected 600 participants.

Miranda McLean honoured in 2024 Women in FinTech Powerlist
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fintech
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financial services
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mentorship
Miranda McLean, CMO of Ecommpay, has once again been named in the Innovate Finance Women in FinTech Powerlist 2024, recognising her impact in the industry.

Beyond Key celebrates women's empowerment on Women's Day
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iwd
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education
Beyond Key celebrated International Women's Day 2025 with talks from inspiring speakers and initiatives aimed at empowering women within the workplace.

European AI centre of excellence to launch in Paris
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world economic forum
Viva Technology has joined forces with the World Economic Forum to launch a European Centre for AI Excellence, aiming to enhance Europe's AI innovation landscape.

Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2023
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data privacy
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leadership
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iwd
As International Women's Day approaches, tech firms like CMTG and Fugro champion gender equality, advocating initiatives to boost female participation in the industry.

Empowering women in tech: Bridging leadership gaps
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cybersecurity
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digital identity
On International Women's Day, leaders urge systemic changes in tech to bridge the gender gap, emphasising inclusion for driving innovation and equitable advancement.

Women in tech report reveals progress & ongoing challenges
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ai
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iwd
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gender equality
A new report from ANSR and Talent500 reveals that while workplace diversity for women in tech improves, challenges like pay gaps and mentorship persist.

Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone 16e: Balancing performance & affordability
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reviews
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's new iPhone 16e offers a compelling blend of performance and affordability, priced at USD $599, making it an attractive option for users.

Cloudera named among Ireland's best workplaces for women
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iwd
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public relations
Cloudera has been honoured as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces for Women 2025, celebrating their ongoing commitment to supporting female employees.

Generative AI in dating apps: women face increased risks
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financial systems
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genai
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ai
A survey by Sumsub reveals that nearly half of British dating app users see deepfakes as heightening risks, particularly affecting women's safety.

KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
KnowBe4 has been named Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards, highlighting its dedication to tackling human risk in cybersecurity.

Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market
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digital transformation
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airwallex
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rakuten
Airwallex has signed agreements to acquire CTIN Pay in Vietnam, expanding its Southeast Asian operations and enhancing support for international commerce.

Bitdefender joins AWS programme to boost global presence
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endpoint protection
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Bitdefender has joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, enhancing its cybersecurity software solutions for AWS customers worldwide.

Rimini Street & T-Systems join forces for IT solutions
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digital transformation
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it automation
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ai
Rimini Street and T-Systems North America have teamed up to provide enterprises with integrated, cost-effective IT support and hosting solutions, enhancing digital transformation.

Elastic reveals 2025 partner award winners for ANZ region
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digital transformation
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ai
Elastic has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Partner Awards for Australia and New Zealand, recognising key players advancing AI innovation with Search AI.