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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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HPE completes Juniper Networks deal to boost AI & cloud focus

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has completed its acquisition of Juniper Networks, doubling its networking business and boosting AI and hybrid cloud capabilities.
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Onlyfans models need PR people too, the latest move

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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marketing
Million Billion Media teams up with Xentrik to launch an AI-driven campaign enhancing PR and marketing for OnlyFans content creators and influencers.
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Qantas latest in string of cyber attacks on the aviation sector globally

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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breach prevention
A significant cyber-attack on Qantas exposed personal data, highlighting a rising wave of airline breaches by the financially motivated hacker group Scattered Spider.
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Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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mfa
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phishing
A surge in ransomware attacks linked to the Scattered Spider group urges aviation and retail sectors to strengthen cyber defences after a Qantas breach.
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Fortinet named top IT/OT network protection leader again for 2025

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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endpoint protection
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network security
Fortinet has been named Overall Leader in IT/OT Network Protection for 2025 by Westlands Advisory, marking its third consecutive top award.
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LevelBlue to acquire Trustwave, creating top global cyber giant

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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devops
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
LevelBlue will acquire Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security services provider with enhanced global cybersecurity capabilities.
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Australians embrace agentic AI as younger users drive adoption surge

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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martech
Agentic AI use among Australians jumped 50% in three months, led by millennials keen on AI for shopping, creativity, and daily tasks, Adobe reports.
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Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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storage
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malware
AI adoption in Asia-Pacific fuels cyber threats as businesses ramp up defences amid growing use of AI-powered cyberattacks and regulatory changes.
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Blue Yonder powers supply chains for 20 Gartner top 25 firms

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Blue Yonder supports supply chains for 20 of Gartner's Top 25 firms, highlighting its AI-driven platform's role in digital and sustainable operations.
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JAGGAER & BearingPoint extend alliance for APAC growth

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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supply chain
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procurement
JAGGAER and BearingPoint have expanded their alliance in APAC, enabling BearingPoint to resell JAGGAER's Source-to-Pay solutions across the region.
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Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for LAN

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN, praised for AI-powered security and integrated wired and wireless network solutions.
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F5 launches post-quantum cryptography tools for secure future

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
F5 has launched post-quantum cryptography tools within its Application Delivery and Security Platform to help firms protect data from future quantum computing threats.
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AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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ai security
AI agents are transforming business and cybersecurity by automating tasks, reducing response times, and enhancing threat detection with human oversight.
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LogicFlo AI raises USD $2.7 million to transform life sciences work

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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medical science
LogicFlo AI has raised USD $2.7 million to develop its AI agent platform that automates administrative tasks in life sciences, boosting efficiency globally.
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Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.
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New secure data centre Mātai opens at RNZAF Base Auckland

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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public sector
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national security
The Government Communications Security Bureau has opened Mātai, a new secure data centre at RNZAF Base Auckland, enhancing New Zealand's digital infrastructure security.
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Canva unveils deep ChatGPT integration for seamless AI design

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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ai models
Canva has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT, enabling users to streamline design workflows with AI-powered context-aware tools directly within its platform.
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HPE expands AI factory solutions with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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private cloud
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smart cities
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digital transformation
HPE expands its AI factory solutions with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, enhancing AI infrastructure for organisations of all sizes with Private Cloud AI and new servers.
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Veeam named Leader in Gartner 2025 backup & data report

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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martech
Veeam has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Backup & Data Protection Platforms for the ninth year running.
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OPSWAT adds SentinelOne AI to boost Metascan malware defence

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
OPSWAT integrates SentinelOne's AI malware detection into Metascan Multiscanning, boosting threat defence across Windows and Linux platforms.