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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.

Stories by Sean - Page 63

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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.
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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.
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Guardz expands cybersecurity services to Australia & New Zealand
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat detection
Cybersecurity firm Guardz has expanded into Australia and New Zealand to facilitate cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses via a partnership with cloud solution firm Manage Protect.
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PPRO confirms key appointments ahead of new growth era
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
Digital payment leader PPRO appoints Eelco Dettingmeijer, ex-Nuvei exec, as CCO and Mariette Ferreira as CMO to guide the firm through an anticipated growth period.
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CrowdStrike & AWS launch cybersecurity accelerator for EMEA startups
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CrowdStrike and Amazon Web Services partner to launch a cybersecurity start-up accelerator, selecting 22 EMEA-based companies to receive mentorship, technical expertise, and possible partnership opportunities.
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Sean Muirhead named Chief Product Officer at Logpoint
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Cybersecurity veteran, Sean Muirhead, joins London-based powerbrand, Logpoint, as CPO, bringing his broad industry and product development expertise to strengthen Logpoint's product strategy and market initiatives.
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Riskified enhances Dispute Resolve to tackle Australian eCommerce fraud
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
Riskified's Dispute Resolve platform expands its services in Australia, aiming to aid merchants facing a post-holiday surge in chargebacks. The platform can streamline and accelerate revenue recovery through AI and gateway integrations.
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Dell Technologies unveils 2024 Partner Program to boost profits & growth
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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storage
Dell Technologies unveils 2024 Partner Program, offering increased opportunities for collaboration and growth by focusing on key areas such as AI, multicloud, and cybersecurity.
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Qualys integrates its security solutions suite with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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oracle
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byol
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cloud services
Qualys, a leader in cloud-based IT solutions, now fully integrates with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, offering a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity and compliance tools available on the Oracle Cloud Marketplace.
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Equinix Australia signs maiden Asia-Pacific renewable energy deal
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Equinix Australia signs its first Power Purchase Agreement in Asia-Pacific, purchasing 151MW of renewable energy from TagEnergy's Golden Plains Wind Farm in Victoria due by 2029.
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Bitera data centre in Jakarta declares operational readiness
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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structure research
Jakarta's high-tier data centre, Bitera, begins services following successful Level 5 commissioning tests, promising premium reliability, security, and eco-friendly practices.
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Revolutionising the Future of Loyalty: Insights from Industry Leaders
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Industry heavyweights shed light on the future of brand loyalty, stressing the importance of technological innovation, personalisation and ethical engagement.
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Deidre Steyn steps up as Voyager Internet's new CEO
Sun, 4th Feb 2024
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edge computing
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uc
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partner programmes
Voyager Internet, a leading New Zealand telecoms company, announces the appointment of former Chief Commercial Officer Deidre Steyn as CEO, commencing on 1 February 2024.
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NETGEAR CEO Patrick Lo to retire, CJ Prober to succeed him
Sun, 4th Feb 2024
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uc
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netgear
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telco
NETGEAR's CEO of almost three decades, Patrick C.S. Lo, is set to retire, with successor Charles Prober taking over the helm from January 2024 while Lo continues as strategic advisor.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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smartphones
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amazon
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google
Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.
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Check Point launches Quantum Spark to boost cybersecurity for SMBs
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
Check Point Software Technologies unveils Quantum Spark 1900 and 2000, new firewall series aimed at fortifying cybersecurity for SMBs, offering AI-driven threat prevention and scalable cloud management.
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Brett Pickens announced as new CEO of Certis Security Australia
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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western australia
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job moves
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nsw
Security firm, Certis Australia, welcomes industry veteran Brett Pickens as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of global experience to his new role.
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Qualys expands CyberSecurity Asset Management with real-time identification
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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iot
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casb
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risk & compliance
Qualys bolsters its CyberSecurity Asset Management with real-time identification of untrusted devices, providing complete internal attack surface coverage and reinforcing its status as an industry leader.
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Orbus Software's flagship platform skyrockets by 56% in 2023
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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saas
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risk & compliance
Orbus Software's flagship SaaS platform, OrbusInfinity, grew by a staggering 56% in 2023, bolstering profitability and debt refinancing one quarter ahead of schedule.
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Mandiant uncovers new findings on Ivanti zero-day exploits
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ivanti
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research
Mandiant uncovers dramatically expanded threat activity exploiting Ivanti's security vulnerabilities with fresh malware variants and new mitigation-bypassing techniques emerging.