About Sean
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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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Layer secures USD $6m to boost decentralised web tech
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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software development
Layer has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to enhance trust in internet software, spearheading advancements in decentralised application technology.
Rubrik expands cyber recovery to support Nutanix AHV
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virtualisation
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Rubrik has expanded its Cyber Recovery capabilities to support Nutanix AHV, enhancing security and incident response for virtualised infrastructures.
Growth tops New Zealand firms' priorities, says cloud report
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private cloud
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devops
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apm
Datacom's latest Annual Cloud Report shows New Zealand businesses prioritising growth, with over 40% planning to boost cloud computing budgets this year.
New manufacturing lab to open at TAFE Queensland
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edutech
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it in manufacturing
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iot
Applied Robotics is set to launch an AUD $3 million advanced manufacturing lab at TAFE Queensland, which will enhance training in robotics and automation.
MongoDB launches version 8.0 with major performance boosts
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data protection
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hyperscale
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microsoft
MongoDB has unveiled the launch of MongoDB 8.0, boasting significant performance enhancements and optimised scalability aimed at modern application development.
Dodo partners with Gentrack for advanced billing system
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uc
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Vocus Group partners with Gentrack to launch a modern billing system for Dodo Power & Gas, enhancing operational efficiency in the Australian energy sector.
Oracle invests USD $6.5 billion in AI & cloud in Malaysia
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Oracle plans to invest over USD $6.5 billion in AI and cloud services in Malaysia, launching a new public cloud region for enhanced digital capabilities.
UK Amazon sellers sue over millions in frozen revenues
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ecommerce
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amazon
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lawsuit
Amazon UK sellers launch legal action, accusing Amazon of unlawfully freezing tens of millions in revenue, impacting business operations.
Brave introduces Leo AI, partners with NVIDIA for GPU boost
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data privacy
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ai
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ai agents
Brave's new AI assistant, Leo AI, leverages NVIDIA GPUs to enhance privacy-focused web browsing with rapid content summarisation and query response.
Gamified healthcare apps market set to hit USD $31 billion
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smartphones
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wearables
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ai
The gamified healthcare app market is predicted to soar to USD $31 billion by 2034, bolstered by rising chronic disease incidences.
NBN Co raises USD $1 billion via US bond issuances
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uc
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cleantech
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sustainability
NBN Co raises USD $1 billion in US bonds, oversubscribed by USD $4.3 billion, aiming to refinance debt and expand green project investments.
Hands-on review: GoPro HERO13 Black
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storage
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reviews
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cloud storage
The GoPro HERO13 Black delivers 5.3K video, a redesigned Enduro battery, and versatile lens mods, solidifying its spot as a flagship action camera.
Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences
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iam
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digital identity
The Austroads unveils the Digital Trust Service for secure, internationally verifiable mobile driver's licences at IVC24, aiming for a 2025-2026 rollout.
Snom reveals M56 DECT for challenging work environments
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uc
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telco
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restaurants
Snom's new M56 DECT device, equipped with IP67 certification and a rugged design, targets challenging work environments like construction sites and workshops.
Carbonix partners with Toll to enhance drone operations in Australia
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drones
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collaboration
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uav
Carbonix teams up with Toll Uncrewed Systems to boost drone operations in Australia, leveraging Toll's training expertise to enhance the performance and versatility of Carbonix’s UAV platforms.
CorPlan wins contract to supply SkyCity with IBM software
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data analytics
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planning
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erp
CorPlan NZ has snagged a key contract to supply SkyCity with IBM Planning Analytics software, enhancing budgeting and forecasting efficiency amidst stiff competition.
UK developers favour JavaScript, eager to learn Python in 2024
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software development
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developers
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java
Stack Overflow's 2024 Developer Survey reveals JavaScript as the top language among UK developers, with Python leading future aspirations.
Elastic report: misconfigurations & OSTs heighten cyber risk
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encryption
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hyperscale
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mfa
Elastic's 2024 Global Threat Report reveals that misconfigurations and offensive security tools are major cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Adversaries exploit basic security weaknesses to breach cloud environments and gather credentials, urging firms to tighten their defences.
Logpoint acquires Muninn to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Logpoint has acquired Muninn to bolster its cybersecurity suite, integrating AI-driven NDR capabilities into its SIEM platform to enhance threat detection and response.
Vistage CEO survey shows UK SME leaders facing economic doubt
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ai
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productivity
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sales
Vistage’s Q3 2024 CEO Confidence Index reveals a drop from 111.6 to 107.1, highlighting economic uncertainty for UK and Ireland SMEs amidst the looming Autumn Budget.