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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Unison Networks launches digital electricity safety programme for kids
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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edutech
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power / energy
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schools
New Zealand's Unison Networks launches a free, interactive online safety course aimed at teaching school children about the precautions needed when dealing with electricity.
Outdated tech & board ignorance stifle business data potential
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Outdated technology and a lack of Board-level understanding is causing companies to miss transformational opportunities, according to new global research from IFS and IDC.
Google Cloud's 2024 report highlights key cyber threats & defences
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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public cloud
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cloud security
Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons Report identifies credential misuse, cryptomining, ransomware, and data theft as the key cloud-related threats, citing the need for stringent defensive strategies.
Prospa offers interest-free loans to New Zealand SMEs for EOFY
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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prospa
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hospitality
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nz
Prospa, a fintech firm, unveils special EOFY offer providing business loans with no interest or repayments for four weeks, aimed at offering much-needed relief to SMEs facing ongoing supply chain and labour cost issues.
TechDay's Editor interviews: What you need to know
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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techday
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b2b marketing
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faq
When preparing for an Editor interview with our team, here is the basic information you should know.
BlueVoyant report details rising AI-enabled cybercrime trends
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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genai
New report by cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant identifies worrying advances in cyber threats and urges increased business vigilance. The emerging trends include AI-aided phishing and online ad exploitation.
Privacy Commissioner scrutinises Foodstuffs' facial recognition trial
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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surveillance
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māori
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nz
Privacy Commissioner scrutinises Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial over potential privacy issues and concerns about accuracy and bias among New Zealand's diverse populations.
Oracle debuts Generative AI service across its business applications
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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genai
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ai
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ai agents
Oracle launches its versatile Generative AI service in Sydney, integrating large language models from Cohive and Meta Llama 2 for diverse business applications.
Tablet market slumps to decade low in 2023 amid economic woes
Sat, 10th Feb 2024
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ai
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personal computing devices
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xiaomi
Global tablet market shrunk by stark 17.4% in Q4 2023 registering lowest annual volume since 2011 amid economic woes and shifts in consumer spending, reveals IDC.
QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report
Sat, 10th Feb 2024
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phishing
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mfa
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email security
Cybercriminals are increasingly employing quishing attacks, utilising malicious QR codes to target high-ranking officials and smaller businesses, reveals AI-native cloud email security platform, Abnormal Security.
Simply Nootropics recruits renowned neuroscientist Dr. Brian Ramos
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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nz
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r&d
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australian
Renowned neuroscientist Dr. Brian P. Ramos joins Simply Nootropics as in-house expert, bringing over 20 years of expertise to drive innovation and progress for the NZ and AU-based company.
Fortinet unveils rugged, compact device for harsh locations with 5G support
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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uc
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5g & beyond
Fortinet introduces the robust FortiGate Rugged 70G with a 5G Dual Modem, engineered for harsh environments and offering top-tier AI-powered security and advanced networking capabilities, noting potential for remote ATM services.
Iceotope achieves milestone in chip-level liquid cooling tech
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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gpu
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cpu
Iceotope, a global leader in Precision Liquid Cooling, achieves a significant industry breakthrough, successfully cooling chips beyond 1000W, pointing to a solution for escalating thermal issues in data centres.
Over half of all products to be IoT-connected by 2026, says report
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
As predicted by 2024's IoT Commercialisation Report, over 50% of products are to be IoT-connected by 2026, offering improved customer service and operational efficiencies for forward-thinking OEMs.
NetApp & Parikrma partner for third annual Innovations Conclave
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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storage
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cleantech
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netapp
NetApp and the Parikrma Humanity Foundation host the third edition of the Parikrma Innovations Conclave, a platform for youth to develop innovative climate solutions.
Cohesity & Veritas combine to form new AI data security titan
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
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ai
Cohesity and Veritas Data Protection Business are set to merge, ushering in a new leader in AI-powered data security and management, under CEO Sanjay Poonen, with revenues estimated at $1.6 billion.
Jennifer Anderson appointed as CIO of UK Infrastructure Bank
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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fintech
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cleantech
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climate change
Tech veteran Jennifer Anderson joins UK Infrastructure Bank as CIO, promising to leverage her two-decade experience for the bank's digital initiatives and sustainable economic growth.
Indian woman's bedtime story aids AI & financial knowledge
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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edutech
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ai
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digital inclusion
Baby Rajaram Bokale's bedtime readings make a wider social impact in India, training AI in overlooked languages and gaining key financial knowledge through a Karya initiative.
Cybermindz launches CISOSupport for mental health of cybersecurity chiefs
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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us
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university of adelaide
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australian
Cybermindz.org has unveiled CISOSupport, an innovative initiative aimed at tackling the high rate of job burnout among cybersecurity leaders by providing tailored mental health support.
BeyondTrust reports substantial growth & ongoing innovation in 2023
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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pam
BeyondTrust reports notable growth in 2023, with over 80% recurring revenue and approximately 40% subscription ARR growth, bolstered by industry-leading customer satisfaction and retention rates.