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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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Vertiv acquires Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million

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Vertiv is set to acquire Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million, enhancing its AI-ready infrastructure solutions in the data centre sector.
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DBS unveils iCoach AI platform to make coaching accessible to all staff

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education, learning & training
DBS launches iCoach, an AI-driven coaching platform, to provide tailored career guidance and support to all employees anytime, boosting access and development.
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Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders

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Nicholas Dynon of Optic Security Group becomes first New Zealander named to Life Safety Association's global Top 40 Thought Leaders in Security & Life Safety 2025.
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WebPros acquires Comet Backup to boost global data protection

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storage
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data protection
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dr
WebPros has acquired Christchurch-based Comet Backup to expand its global data protection services and enhance web hosting solutions worldwide.
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Data Squared & Neo4j partner to deliver traceable AI systems

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data analytics
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ai
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enterprise security
Data Squared partners with Neo4j to deliver AI systems with 99% accuracy, ensuring verifiable, transparent results for government and private sectors.
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Mastercard & Equifax launch tool to boost credit access in Australia

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data privacy
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payment technologies
Mastercard and Equifax have launched Open Score, a tool using open banking data to help 2.5 million Australians with limited credit history access finance.
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Nation-state cyberattacks expose weaknesses in vital infrastructure

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it department
Nation-state cyberattacks increasingly target vital infrastructure sectors, exposing weaknesses and urging urgent improvements in cybersecurity resilience.
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Figma to launch Australian data hosting & new governance tools

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data protection
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risk & compliance
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Figma will offer data residency in Australia by late 2025 and launch Governance+ security tools to boost compliance for enterprises locally.
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JCDecaux unveils new digital ad displays to boost brand impact at Sydney Airport

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JCDecaux has introduced new digital ad displays at Sydney Airport to boost brand visibility across key passenger journey points and enhance advertising impact.
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AWS brings vibe coding to the Enterprise with spec-driven Kiro IDE tool

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AWS unveils Kiro, an AI-powered IDE that transforms prototypes into production-ready code with spec-driven development and automated workflows.
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Marketers prioritise CTV, AI & identity flexibility for 2025 H2

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ai
Marketers prioritise connected TV, AI integration, and flexible identity strategies, driving shifts in ad spend and focus for the second half of 2025.
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Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report

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Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.
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Record investment & policy headline Stanford's AI report

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ai ethics & governance
Stanford's AI Index Report reveals record private investment of USD $109.1 billion in 2024, with AI adoption soaring across industries globally.
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AWS makes a series of AI moves including $100 million investment

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AWS invests USD $100 million to expand its Generative AI Innovation Centre, enhancing AI tools and developer support for global customers.
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AWS unveils AgentCore suite & invests USD $100 million in AI agents

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ai security
AWS launches Amazon Bedrock AgentCore suite and invests USD $100 million to boost secure, scalable AI agent deployment for enterprises worldwide.
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Australian consortium to build LEO satellite for space research

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university of south australia
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australian national university
An Australian consortium will build and operate a Low Earth Orbit satellite by 2028 to enhance national space connectivity and domain awareness.
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Optus partners with Dicker Data to expand mobile services reach

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devices
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Optus has partnered with Dicker Data to offer mobile fleet solutions via Dicker Data’s network, boosting connectivity for Australian businesses.
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LogicMonitor launches Edwin AI for ITOps on AWS Marketplace

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digital transformation
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ai
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procurement
LogicMonitor has launched Edwin AI on AWS Marketplace, enabling IT teams to automate incident management and boost operational efficiency in ITOps.
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AI shifts from adviser to architect in enterprise decision-making

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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
A new study reveals AI is evolving from an adviser to a core architect in enterprise decision-making, enhancing transparency and accountability across sectors.
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Bitdefender, Scale Computing partner to enhance edge security

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ransomware
Bitdefender and Scale Computing have partnered to offer a new cybersecurity solution enhancing edge and private cloud security with integrated threat protection.