About Sean
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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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Palo Alto Networks honours New Zealand partners' success
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Palo Alto Networks has honoured eight partners at its 2024 Partner of the Year Awards in Auckland, recognising exceptional contributions across New Zealand.
Australian SMEs warned of Christmas cash flow challenges
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supply chain & logistics
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christmas
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expense management
Australian SMEs are urged to prepare for cash flow challenges this holiday season, with concerns over profitability in retail and logistics sectors.
Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Australia's cyber security landscape is deteriorating, with over 1,100 incidents reported and average losses surging to AUD $30,700, warns the ACSC.
Australian investment in digital design tools surges 63%
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digital transformation
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telstra
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atlassian
Australian companies have seen a remarkable 63% rise in digital design tool spending over five years, surpassing the APAC average of 46%.
SMBiT joins DSI to help develop SMB cybersecurity standard
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
SMBiT Professionals has joined Dynamic Standards International's Steering Committee to help develop the vital SMB1001 cybersecurity standard for Australia's SMB sector.
Surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Kaspersky has revealed a staggering 330,000 financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia in early 2024, a rise of 41% from last year.
AI-driven fraud & deepfakes pose escalating global threat
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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phishing
The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute's 2025 report reveals AI-assisted fraud incidents surged, with deepfake attacks hitting every five minutes in 2024.
Locad secures USD $9m to expand AI-driven logistics
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cx
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martech
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ecommerce
Singapore's Locad secures USD $9 million in pre-series B funding to fuel global expansion and enhance its AI-driven logistics solutions.
Exabeam partners with Wiz to boost cloud security detection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Exabeam has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud security, combining AI analytics with security insights to protect organisations from emerging threats.
NESIC partners with Cloudbrink for improved network access
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digital transformation
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casb
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sase
NEC Networks & System Integration has selected Cloudbrink's Secure Access Service Edge to enhance its Virtual Trusted Overlay Network for improved security.
Microsoft 365 Copilot enhanced with AI & new features
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
Microsoft unveils major enhancements to Microsoft 365 Copilot, aiming to revolutionise business processes and boost productivity for firms globally.
Splunk launches enterprise offerings on Microsoft Azure
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saas
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data analytics
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siem
Splunk launches its enterprise security and observability solutions on Microsoft Azure, targeting customers in the Asia Pacific to enhance cloud management.
Neat partners with Oracle Red Bull Racing for innovation
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video conferencing
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collaboration
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sports
Neat has secured a three-year partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, becoming its exclusive video conferencing hardware partner to enhance team collaboration.
Gartner forecasts USD $723.4 billion cloud spending by 2025
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saas
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paas
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hybrid cloud
Gartner predicts that global spending on public cloud services will surge to USD $723.4 billion by 2025, driven by strong demand for AI integration.
Alkira platform delivers major efficiency gains for firms
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network infrastructure
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m&a
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agility
A study by Nemertes shows Alkira's infrastructure-as-a-service platform offers firms significant benefits, cutting network provisioning time by 96%.
Genetec secures second spot in global access control market
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Genetec has secured the number two position in the global access control market, showcasing a strong 28% growth rate over six years, says Omdia.
Snapchat enhances family safety with new location tools
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social media
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online safety
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location sharing
Snapchat has introduced new location-sharing features in its Family Centre to boost safety and connectivity for families using the app.
New Zealand to launch eInvoicing for all agencies by 2026
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einvoicing
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interoperability
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fraud prevention
The New Zealand Government is set to implement eInvoicing across all agencies by 2026, promising faster payments and improved accuracy for businesses.
GlobalLogic named leader in 2024 ISG AI services report
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data science
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partner programmes
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genai
GlobalLogic has been named a Leader in the 2024 ISG Provider Lens Generative AI Services Report, showcasing its prowess in enabling generative AI integration.
Apricorn boosts storage in Aegis Secure Key 3NX line
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storage
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encryption
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data privacy
Apricorn has expanded its Aegis Secure Key 3NX line, now offering hardware-encrypted USB drives with storage up to 512GB for enhanced data protection.