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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.

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Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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breach prevention
Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.
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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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aiops
DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.
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Programmatic digital OOH set to reshape media plans

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
Programmatic digital out-of-home is set to become a core media-plan pillar by 2026 as tighter budgets push marketers towards data-led OOH.
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Progress unveils agentic AI UI tools for Telerik, Kendo

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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erp
Progress launches agentic AI tools in Telerik and Kendo UI to auto-generate production-ready screens and boost developer productivity.
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SquareX warns browser flaws now key threat to firms

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
SquareX research finds fundamental flaws in browsers and AI tools, warning they have become attackers' main route into corporate networks.
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AI data leaks fuel surge in global cyber attacks

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
AI data leaks are helping drive a global cyber attack surge, with firms now hit by over 2,000 assaults a week and ransomware on the rise.
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CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
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Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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ransomware
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Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.
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K-Towers, PowerX bring AI to remote Pacific mobile towers

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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spacetech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
K-Towers and PowerX deploy AI-powered monitoring at ultra-remote Papua New Guinea mobile towers, cutting field visits and boosting uptime.
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CMC highlights 'Furious Five' themes set to shape 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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robots
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.
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Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.
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AI & TikTok trends reshape Kiwi Christmas cooking

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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ai
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marketing
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social media
TikTok trends, AI tools and global flavours are transforming Kiwi Christmas menus, as Appetise data shows earlier, budget-savvy festive planning.
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Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
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Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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genai
Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.
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Check Point updates Quantum firewall to secure AI use

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Check Point updates Quantum firewall with AI-aware controls, aiming to curb data leakage, model abuse and new automated cyber attacks.
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AI leaders surge ahead in growth & profitability

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
A global NTT DATA study finds AI leaders are 2.5 times likelier to see double-digit revenue growth and triple the profit margins of peers.
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Nokia & ALE expand fibre campus networks partnership

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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smart cities
Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise extend fibre campus deal with new networks at Ikos Resorts, Pantai Jerudong Hospital and Wembley Park.
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A-FLOW opens ML1 data centre to power PH digital boom

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
A-FLOW has launched its ML1 data centre in Laguna, the first phase of a planned 36MW campus to support the Philippines' digital surge.
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Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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e-commerce
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amazon
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social media
A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.
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OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald launches advisory firm

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald leaves after 22 years to launch Colourcode.AI, advising boards and leaders on AI strategy and governance.