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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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Gigamon unveils quantum-safe cryptography in GigaVUE update

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Gigamon launches GigaVUE 6.12 update featuring quantum-safe cryptography, aiding firms to tackle future quantum computing threats to encryption.
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Barracuda unveils AI assistant to boost security team efficiency

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Barracuda Networks launches Barracuda Assistant, an AI tool boosting security teams' efficiency amid rising cyberattack complexity and volume.
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Telecom Fiji expands high-speed fibre to northern communities

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.
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Check Point scores 99.59% in top firewall security report by NSS

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Check Point topped NSS Labs' 2025 firewall report with a 99.59% security effectiveness score, leading in malware and exploit defence amid rising cyber threats.
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CrowdStrike & CoreWeave unite to secure advanced AI cloud workloads

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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CrowdStrike partners with CoreWeave to embed advanced security in AI cloud workloads using NVIDIA-powered infrastructure for safer AI development and deployment.
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CrowdStrike expands Falcon with mission-ready agents for AI security

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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CrowdStrike expands its Falcon platform with AI-driven mission-ready agents to boost security automation and empower analysts with strategic decision-making.
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Hitachi iQ Studio aims to ease AI deployment & boost governance

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Hitachi Vantara launches Hitachi iQ Studio, a no-code AI platform to help enterprises scale AI deployment with strong data governance and regulatory compliance.
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SquareX wins SINET16 Innovator Award for browser security

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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SquareX wins the 2025 SINET16 Innovator Award for its pioneering browser security solution protecting organisations from advanced web-based cyber threats.
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Ripple achieves USD $1B RLUSD milestone, major deals & USD $500M boost

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin tops USD $1 billion market cap as firm boosts custody with Palisade acquisition and secures USD $500M strategic investment.
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon XIoT for unified OT & IoT security

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon XIoT to deliver unified, zero-touch security and real-time visibility for operational technology and IoT environments.
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Seven ChatGPT flaws expose user data to attack, Tenable warns

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Tenable Research uncovers seven vulnerabilities in ChatGPT-4o and ChatGPT-5 risking user data theft via indirect prompt injections and persistent memory flaws.
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Smartsheet unveils AI-driven upgrades to boost enterprise agility

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Smartsheet launches AI-powered tools including Smart Agents and Scenario Planning to boost agility and security for over 123,000 enterprise users worldwide.
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monday.com launches playful AI campaign to combat workplace angst

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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monday.com launches playful 'AI Had the Time of My Life' campaign in Australia to ease workplace fears and boost AI adoption in daily workflows.
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CrowdStrike unveils Agentic SOAR & expands Falcon's AI agents

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte Agentic SOAR and new AI agents, enhancing real-time cyber defence and visibility across IT, cloud, and OT environments.
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Synology boosts global security with Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 role

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Synology will join Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, reinforcing its commitment to global data security through collaboration with leading cybersecurity researchers.
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F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.
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SUSE unveils SLES 16 with integrated agentic AI & 16-year support

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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SUSE launches SLES 16, the first enterprise Linux with built-in agentic AI and a 16-year support lifecycle for enhanced automation and stability.
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Cybercriminals exploit remote tools to steal global cargo worth USD $34 billion

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Cybercriminals exploit remote monitoring tools to steal USD $34 billion in cargo globally, targeting trucking firms amid growing digital supply chain risks.
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Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Curly COMrades exploit Microsoft Hyper-V to run hidden malware inside lightweight VMs, evading detection and maintaining stealthy control over targets.
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Retailers urged to use programmatic OOH for Black Friday boost

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Retailers are urged to boost Black Friday sales by using programmatic out-of-home ads, blending digital speed with real-world shopper impact and flexibility.