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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European PC market rebounds with strong revenue growth
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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windows 10
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analyst report
The European PC market shows a strong start to 2025, with revenues rising 7% for notebooks, 11% for desktops, and 11% for tablets.
Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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ai
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workplace
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freshworks
New research reveals over half of UK Gen Z workers consider artificial intelligence essential in their roles, with 92% actively using AI in daily tasks.
Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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productivity
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randstad
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work-life balance
A recent Randstad report reveals that 87% of New Zealand employees perform better when they feel a sense of community, highlighting its role in workplace wellbeing.
Women in Security Network wins global diversity award
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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australian signals directorate
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national security
The Women in Security Mentoring Network has won the 2024 Global Award for Best Diversity Initiative, recognising its AI-driven efforts to enhance diversity in cybersecurity.
Salesforce & Google enhance AI with expanded partnership
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Salesforce and Google have expanded their partnership to enhance AI capabilities, integrating Gemini models with Agentforce for improved customer interactions.
Fast food expansion in Australia defies economic challenges
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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inflation
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kfc
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gapmaps
Australia's fast food sector flourished in 2024, adding 178 new outlets despite economic challenges, driven by major brands like KFC and Hungry Jack’s.
Genetec unveils Cloudlink 210 for seamless security upgrade
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Genetec has unveiled the Cloudlink 210, an innovative cloud-managed appliance that integrates video management and access control into a single device.
Seeing Machines partners with Mitsubishi Electric America
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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fleet management
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collaboration
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telematics
Seeing Machines partners with Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America to promote its Guardian Generation 3 driver monitoring system across The Americas.
Proofpoint leads in 2025 Gartner email security rankings
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Proofpoint has been named the top performer in four out of five Use Cases in the 2025 Gartner Critical Capabilities Report for Email Security Platforms.
Juniper unveils AI enhancements for advanced WAN routing
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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uc
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aiops
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genai
Juniper Networks has unveiled enhancements to its routing solutions, integrating Mist AI for improved deployment and management amid rising network traffic.
Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.
Zendesk to acquire Local Measure, boosting AI voice services
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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uc
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hyperscale
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cx
Zendesk has unveiled plans to acquire Local Measure, an Australian provider of voice solutions, enhancing its AI-powered services by 2025.
Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors for AI & networking
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Intel has unveiled its Xeon 6 processors, promising double the AI performance and enhanced energy efficiency for data centres and networking applications.
MSI unveils Intel Xeon 6-based AI-optimised servers
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
MSI has unveiled a range of new servers powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, tailored for AI applications and optimised for energy efficiency in data centres.
Kore.ai launches AI platform for enterprise workflow automation
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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ai
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agentic ai
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analyst report
Kore.ai has unveiled AI for Process, a no-code platform designed to revolutionise enterprise workflow automation and optimise decision-making.
Adyen partners with HEYTEA for global payment expansion
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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adyen
Adyen has partnered with HEYTEA to support its international expansion, enhancing payment solutions across the US, UK, Singapore, and Australia.
Motorola acquires RapidDeploy to enhance emergency tech offering
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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motorola solutions
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emergency services
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emergency communications
Motorola Solutions has acquired RapidDeploy, enhancing emergency response capabilities with cloud-native 911 tech by integrating it into their existing systems.
Infor unveils AI-powered revenue management for hotels
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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genai
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ai
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infor
Infor has unveiled a new AI-driven Revenue Management Solution designed to help hotels optimise pricing strategies and enhance profitability across various sectors.
Check Point to open first Asia-Pacific R&D centre in India
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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sase
Check Point Software has unveiled plans for its first Asia-Pacific Research and Development Centre in Bengaluru, aiming to harness local cyber security talent.
Datadog opens registration for DASH conference in 2025
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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devops
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siem
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cartech
Datadog has opened registration for DASH 2025, its eighth annual conference set for 10-11 June in New York, featuring over 50 sessions on cutting-edge technologies.