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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Influencers could fund lavish Australian weddings with a few posts
Yesterday
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ecommerce
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instagram
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report
Australian influencers with millions of followers can fund lavish weddings with just a few sponsored Instagram posts, new research reveals.
AI adoption brings strong time & cost savings for UK workers
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
AI adoption in UK workplaces saves time and cuts costs, with 72% of users reporting weekly time savings, though security and skills gaps slow use.
Akamai launches DNS Posture Management for multicloud security
Yesterday
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firewalls
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ddos
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hyperscale
Akamai has launched DNS Posture Management, offering centralised control over DNS assets across multicloud platforms to enhance security and compliance.
Park Place opens Uptime Academy access to boost Softcat skills
Yesterday
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it training
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partner programmes
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it services
Park Place Technologies grants Softcat access to Uptime Academy, boosting partner skills in IT services and strengthening joint customer support.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches Rainbow Webinar for secure events
Yesterday
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uc
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data protection
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it training
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched Rainbow Webinar, a secure cloud platform for virtual events, enhancing collaboration for businesses across Europe.
Smartsheet & PwC UK partner to drive enterprise transformation
Yesterday
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devops
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digital transformation
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pwc
Smartsheet teams up with PwC UK to enhance enterprise transformation in public sector and finance using AI-driven work management solutions.
Fivetran expands SDK to simplify building custom data connectors
Yesterday
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saas
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devops
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data analytics
Fivetran has expanded its Connector SDK, enabling developers to create custom data pipelines quickly, boosting analytics and AI capabilities across systems.
BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
BW Digital has set a new data record, transmitting 1.2 Tb/s per wavelength over 4,300km of the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme.
Tenable to acquire Apex Security, bolstering AI risk control
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable plans to acquire Apex Security, enhancing its AI risk control and exposure management platform amid rising cyber threats from AI adoption.
Canva leverages Snowflake to scale B2B growth & personalisation
Yesterday
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data analytics
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data science
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personalisation
Canva uses Snowflake AI Data Cloud to accelerate B2B growth, personalise user experiences, and support global expansion with over 230 million monthly users.
Equinix acquires three Manila data centres as digital economy grows
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix acquires three Manila data centres to bolster digital infrastructure amid the Philippines' USD $45bn digital economy surge in 2024.
Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles
Yesterday
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edutech
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orange
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engineering
Regional Australian cities like Gladstone and Lismore offer higher graduate starting salaries and more job roles than major capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne.
Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue
Yesterday
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cx
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ai
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funding
Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.
WorkJam & Google Cloud expand AI tools for frontline staff
Yesterday
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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workforce management
WorkJam partners with Google Cloud to boost AI tools, enhancing frontline staff productivity in retail, healthcare and logistics across Asia-Pacific.
Launchd acquires Huume to boost influencer marketing reach
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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digital marketing
Launchd has acquired influencer agency Huume from IZEA to boost its talent-led marketing, expanding its reach in influencer-branded content and creator partnerships.
Radware launches real-time feeds to bolster cyber defences
Yesterday
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Radware has launched new real-time feeds, including Telegram Claimed Attacks and TLS Fingerprint Reputation, to enhance proactive cyber defence capabilities.
Riverina Water cuts billing times with Infor CloudSuite rollout
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Riverina Water's adoption of Infor CloudSuite cut billing times by 30% and reduced rates certificate processing by over six days in NSW.
KnowBe4 Shares Five Cyber Tips for National Internet Safety Month
2 days ago
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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online safety
KnowBe4 offers five key cybersecurity tips this June for National Internet Safety Month to help individuals and organisations boost online security.
CyrusOne & E.ON partner on 61MW new power system in Germany
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
CyrusOne and E.ON partner to deliver a 61MW power system at FRA7 data centre in Germany, aiming for operation by late 2028 and boosting IT capacity to 126MW.
Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges
2 days ago
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cleantech
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smb
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climate change
Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.