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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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Edged completes Mesa data centre framework for AI use
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dc
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ai
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endeavour
Edged has completed the structural framework for its new data centre in Mesa, Arizona, set to enhance AI efficiency with a 36 MW capacity by late 2025.
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PrePad secures USD $2.8m to expand in drilling sector
Yesterday
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oil and gas
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energy sector
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investors
PrePad has secured USD $2.8 million in seed funding to bolster its oil and gas drilling software solutions following support from Devon Energy and Chevron.
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New AI-enhanced garden at Chelsea Flower Show unveiled
Yesterday
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smart cities
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cleantech
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microsoft
Avanade has launched the Intelligent Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, combining AI and horticulture to enhance urban tree survival as they celebrate 25 years.
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EcoOnline wins top product award for sustainability tool
Yesterday
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cleantech
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sustainability
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carbon emissions
EcoOnline has clinched the Top Product of the Year Award from Environment+Energy Leader for its innovative ESG & Sustainability Software, focusing on sustainability.
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Money20/20 launches global fintech awards programme
Yesterday
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Money20/20 has launched The Money Awards, a global initiative to honour exceptional leaders and innovators in the fintech sector, recognising five key categories.
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AI boosts Australian cyber defences against rising threats
Yesterday
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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risk & compliance
Australian organisations are increasingly adopting AI to combat rising cyber threats, streamlining security operations amid escalating cybercrime costs.
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AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk
Yesterday
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
A report by Delinea reveals a troubling rise in cyber attacks amid growing vulnerabilities in AI, highlighting that 97% of organisations expose non-human identities.
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OpenText launches Project Titanium X with CE 25.2 update
Yesterday
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cybersecurity
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opentext
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productivity
OpenText has launched Project Titanium X with Cloud Editions 25.2, a cutting-edge Information Management platform designed for advanced business operations.
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Delinea partners with Microsoft for Entra Permissions change
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Delinea has partnered with Microsoft to provide robust identity security solutions as Entra Permissions Management phases out ahead of its 2025 retirement.
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Riverbed expands AI observability platform with new features
Yesterday
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uc
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aiops
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genai
Riverbed has unveiled an expansion of its AI observability platform, introducing new tools that promise to optimise IT operations and improve data insights.
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Oracle's cloud boosts efficiency for construction giants
Yesterday
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devops
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digital transformation
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cx
Oracle has revealed that major engineering firms including Black & Veatch and WSP Global are using its Fusion Cloud Applications to boost operational efficiency.
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Oracle achieves leader status in Gartner 2025 AI quadrant
Yesterday
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crm
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hcm
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ai
Oracle has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition, praised for its AI-driven recruiting platforms.
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Study shows Fastly boosts security with 235% ROI increase
Yesterday
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firewalls
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cloud security
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cx
Fastly's recent study reveals users of its Application Security Solutions enjoy USD $6.04 million in benefits over three years, marking a 235% ROI.
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Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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genai
Warren Barkley from Google Cloud asserts that the growing demand for AI skills requires developers to possess hybrid capabilities beyond mere technical fluency.
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Ping Identity revitalises partner programme for growth
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Ping Identity has unveiled its revamped Nexus Partner Program, introducing new opportunities and pathways aimed at enhancing partner success and customer satisfaction.
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Avalara earns Trusted Seller status on TrustRadius platform
Yesterday
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cx
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transparency
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customer feedback
Avalara has been honoured as a Trusted Seller on TrustRadius, enhancing its reputation for maintaining authentic reviews and up-to-date product details.
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Oracle & Google Cloud expand database service offering
Yesterday
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data analytics
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ai
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cloud services
Oracle and Google Cloud have announced the forthcoming launch of Oracle Base Database Service on Google Cloud, aiming to enhance cloud collaboration and expand regional access.
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Google Cloud unveils new AMD-powered virtual machines
Yesterday
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data analytics
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hpc
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oracle
Google Cloud has unveiled its latest virtual machines, C4D and H4D, powered by AMD's 5th Gen EPYC processors, designed for enhanced cloud performance.
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Sony expands ULT POWER SOUND range with Post Malone
Yesterday
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
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bluetooth
Sony is set to expand its ULT POWER SOUND range, debuting three new speakers alongside Post Malone in a campaign designed to enhance the music experience.
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SOTI partners for enhanced supply chain print solutions
Yesterday
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data protection
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
SOTI has partnered with TSC Auto ID and BarTender by Seagull to enhance print management for the supply chain, aiming to resolve downtime issues faced by workers.