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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JBL introduces safe headphones range for young listeners
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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bluetooth
JBL has unveiled a new range of headphones for children aged 3-8, featuring safety-focused designs and innovative parental controls.
Acer unveils new Predator Helios Neo gaming laptops
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Acer has launched the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and 18 AI gaming laptops, featuring cutting-edge Intel and NVIDIA technology for high performance.
Monday.com launches AI enterprise service management tool
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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hcm
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ai
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service management
monday.com has launched its AI-driven Enterprise Service Management platform, monday service, to enhance operational efficiency for businesses across departments.
Proofpoint named Governance leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance, highlighting its excellence in data management solutions.
Businesses recognise need for responsible AI readiness
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
A study by HCLTech reveals a stark contrast between enterprises' awareness of responsible AI and their readiness to implement it, with 87% recognising its importance.
Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.
Tū Ātea to build New Zealand's first private 5G network
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Tū Ātea is set to launch New Zealand's first commercial Private 5G network at CentrePort, enhancing connectivity for the vital Wellington port operations.
Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.
Indosat celebrates 9.1% revenue rise & AI expansion
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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uc
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cx
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reported a robust 9.1% revenue growth for 2024, reaching IDR 55.9 trillion, driven by enhanced customer services and AI integration.
Commvault launches secure cloud solution with CIS images
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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it automation
Commvault has launched an innovative solution with CIS-hardened images for cloud deployment, enhancing security and compliance across major platforms.
PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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pc market
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public sector
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engineering
According to CONTEXT's latest analysis, the PC market is facing a shaky demand downturn but may rebound by 2025 thanks to AI advancements and Windows 11 upgrades.
CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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cloud security
CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.
Avast partners with Ingram Micro to expand New Zealand focus
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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it training
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Avast has partnered with Ingram Micro to distribute its Small Business Solutions in New Zealand, enhancing cybersecurity options for local small firms.
UK unifies armed forces recruitment with Pega platform
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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rpa
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genai
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ai
The UK government has launched a unified recruitment service for its armed forces, with Pega providing a digital platform to streamline the enlistment process.
AI Summit in Paris highlights responsible innovation goals
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
The AI Summit in Paris brought industry leaders together to discuss ethical AI implementation, highlighting the urgent need for responsible strategies to harness its potential.
SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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solarwinds
SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.
Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Fortinet has launched its next-generation FortiGate G series firewalls, designed to tackle evolving cyber threats while enhancing efficiency and performance.
Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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data protection
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encryption
Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.
auDA awards grants to boost digital inclusion in Australia
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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digital literacy
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grants
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digital inclusion
Fifteen projects have been granted AUD $40,000 each by auDA to enhance digital inclusion across diverse Australian communities, benefiting various societal groups.
Oracle launches role-based AI agents for HR solutions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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hcm
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agentic ai
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oracle
Oracle has launched AI agents in its Fusion Cloud HCM to automate HR processes, aiming to boost employee experience and productivity across the workforce.