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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Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Australia and New Zealand rank third globally for phishing risk with a 36.8% vulnerability rate, above the global average of 33.1%, says KnowBe4's report.
Strong data management could unlock AUD $115 trillion globally
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Global firms could boost revenue by AUD $115 trillion through better data management, yet poor data integrity risks costing billions worldwide.
ECU Worldwide partners with Rackspace for AWS cloud migration
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dr
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it training
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hybrid cloud
Rackspace Technology partners with Allcargo's ECU Worldwide to migrate logistics operations across 180 countries to AWS, boosting security, scalability, and customer service.
North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government
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malware
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
North Korean hackers have intensified phishing attacks on Ukrainian government bodies to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian invasion, Proofpoint reports.
HUMAIN & NVIDIA in AI partnership to build Saudi data hubs
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robots
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digital transformation
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supply chain
HUMAIN partners with NVIDIA to build AI infrastructure and supercomputing capacity in Saudi Arabia, aiming to make it a global AI and digital hub.
Android 16 introduces new design, Gemini features and security
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smartphones
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agentic ai
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google
Google unveils Android 16 with a major redesign, enhanced Gemini assistant, and new security features, rolling out from next month on Pixel and Samsung devices.
Cisco reports revenue of USD $14.1 billion & surge in profits
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cisco
Cisco posts Q3 revenue of USD $14.1 billion, up 11%, with net income surging 32% to USD $2.5 billion amid strong AI and security demand.
Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach
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data protection
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.
UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity insurance
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digital transformation
A new Ekco survey found 59% of UK and Irish IT leaders now view AI-driven cyber threats as a bigger concern than traditional breaches amid rising cloud use.
Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
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data protection
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hyperscale
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risk & compliance
Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.
Entrust unveils unified cryptographic platform for modern security
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
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devops
Entrust launches a unified platform to manage cryptographic security across keys, secrets, and certificates, tackling rising cyberattack complexities.
Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.
Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 Edge with enhanced AI features
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data privacy
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samsung
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privacy
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S25 Edge, a slim 5.8mm, 163g smartphone with a 200MP camera, Galaxy AI, and premium features, launching 30 May from AUD $1,849.
Konica Minolta launches free CloudPrint for bizhub devices
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saas
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storage
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digital transformation
Konica Minolta Australia offers free 12-month access to native CloudPrint on bizhub devices, enabling secure, serverless cloud printing without extra hardware.
Australian telecoms face data security & access challenges
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
Research reveals 46% of Australian telecom professionals struggle with data security despite tech advances, risking customer trust and operational efficiency.
Gartner outlines six key trends shaping global cloud adoption
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Gartner forecasts that by 2029, AI will consume 50% of cloud resources and digital sovereignty and sustainability will reshape global cloud strategies.
Australian banks prioritise digital overhaul to meet demands
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian banks are prioritising customer experience improvements amid digital transformation struggles caused by data issues, legacy systems and shifting consumer demands.
Commvault & Deloitte unite to boost hybrid cloud cyber defence
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Commvault and Deloitte form alliance to boost cyber resilience, offering integrated threat management and rapid recovery in hybrid cloud environments.
Kevin Weil joins Cisco board to support AI & growth strategy
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ai
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cisco
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instagram
Kevin Weil, OpenAI's Chief Product Officer, joins Cisco's board from May 12, 2025, to boost AI and growth strategies at the tech giant.
Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware
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ransomware
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it training
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phishing
Organisations worldwide are urged to bolster defences as ransomware threats intensify, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly, experts warn.