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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North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government
3 days ago
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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.

ECU Worldwide partners with Rackspace for AWS cloud migration
3 days ago
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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.

HUMAIN & NVIDIA in AI partnership to build Saudi data hubs
3 days ago
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robots
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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
3 days ago
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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.

Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 Edge with enhanced AI features
4 days ago
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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.

Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
4 days ago
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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.

Konica Minolta launches free CloudPrint for bizhub devices
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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.

Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware
5 days ago
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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.

New report reveals major security flaws in multimodal AI models
Last week
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genai
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ai
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ai models
Enkrypt AI's report reveals severe vulnerabilities in multimodal AI models, warning of safety risks from harmful prompt injections in images.

Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia
Last week
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uc
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digital transformation
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hcm
Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.

BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service
Last week
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant launches Continuous Optimisation for Microsoft Security (COMS) to boost enterprise cyber defence and cut costs with tailored threat detection and expertise.

SAS takes measured path with AI to deliver real-world gains
Last week
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genai
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data privacy
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llms
While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.