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Sean Mitchell
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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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KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 integrates Webroot's website reputation data into its PhishER Plus console, offering enhanced automation and rapid response to web-based threats for security teams worldwide.
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IT leaders urge Australian govt to boost cyber threat funding
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
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software updates
A new poll by Tenable reveals 79% of Australian IT and cybersecurity leaders feel the federal government’s efforts against evolving cyber threats are inadequate, demanding more preventive measures.
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Apple unveils watchOS 11 with new health & fitness features
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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wearables
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encryption
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martech
Apple's watchOS 11 debuts with new health apps, advanced fitness tracking, and customisation options, reinforcing Apple Watch as a vital health tool.
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Apple unveils iPadOS 18 with new Apple Intelligence system
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple rolls out iPadOS 18, packed with new features including Apple Intelligence and a dedicated Calculator app, enhancing iPad's versatility and user-friendliness.
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Apple launches macOS Sequoia with advanced new features
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Apple unveils macOS Sequoia, featuring iPhone Mirroring, advanced Safari features, and Apple Intelligence, set to elevate productivity and user experience.
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Apple's tvOS 18 & Home app updates boost home experience
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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personal computing devices
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software updates
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apple
Apple's latest software updates for Home products, including tvOS 18, aim to enhance entertainment with intelligent features and make daily life more convenient for users.
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Apple reveals visionOS 2 upgrade for Vision Pro with new features
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Apple introduces visionOS 2 for Vision Pro, unveiling new spatial photos, enhanced productivity tools, and developer APIs in a major update just months after launch.
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Apple unveils iOS 18 with enhanced personalisation & AI features
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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personal computing devices
Apple has unveiled iOS 18, introducing advanced customisation, redesigned Photos, enhanced messaging, and groundbreaking satellite communication, promising a more intelligent, personalised iPhone experience.
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AirPods update to bring new Siri interactions & gaming features
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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ai
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software updates
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siri
This spring, Apple’s AirPods will receive a major software update enhancing Siri interactions, call quality, and gaming audio, offering users a seamless, hands-free experience.
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Apple unveils AI innovation for iPhone, iPad, & Mac
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Apple introduces Apple Intelligence, a transformative AI for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, blending generative models and privacy features in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.
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Apple unveils major privacy updates with Private Cloud Compute
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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encryption
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
Apple unveils major privacy advancements with Private Cloud Compute, fortified Apple Intelligence, and enhanced user control in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.
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Generative AI driving surge in business AI adoption, study finds
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Pegasystems reveals new research showing creative generative AI is driving the adoption of analytical AI decisioning tools among global enterprises.
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NZ businesses struggle with data quality for AI adoption
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
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public cloud
New research from Datacom reveals only 9% of New Zealand businesses consider their data completely clean, posing significant risks as AI adoption grows.
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Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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crm
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fintech
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rpa
Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.
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Computex 2024 success draws global tech leaders & innovation
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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ai pc
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cleantech
Computex 2024 concluded successfully, drawing 85,179 ICT professionals globally and featuring innovations like AI-integrated PCs, smart mobility, and metaverse tech.
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ASRock Rack unveils new AI server systems with AMD chips
Sat, 8th Jun 2024
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
ASRock Rack has announced a new 6U8M-GENOA2 GPU server, equipped with AMD's EPYC 9004 processors and the Instinct MI300X processors.
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Nvidia's Jensen Huang Unveils Next-Gen Rubin Platform at NTU Keynote
Sat, 8th Jun 2024
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robots
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uc
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digital twins
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils the revolutionary Rubin platform at NTU, forecasting a new AI-driven industrial revolution amidst enthusiastic local support.
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Brightcove partners with J:COM for Japanese wildlife streaming
Sat, 8th Jun 2024
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ecm
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martech
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digital entertainment
Brightcove has teamed up with J:COM to power Ikimono Watch, streaming wildlife content from Japan’s zoos and aquariums, promising a seamless viewing experience.
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Salesforce Misses Analysts’ Revenue Forecasts for Q1 Fiscal 2025
Sat, 8th Jun 2024
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce posted an 11% rise in Q1 FY25 revenue to USD $9.13 billion but missed analysts’ forecasts. Strong cash flow and margins highlight financial gains.
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SAP to acquire WalkMe for USD $1.5 billion in all-cash deal
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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rpa
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ai agents
SAP is set to acquire WalkMe for USD $1.5 billion in an all-cash deal, enhancing its business transformation toolkit and boosting AI capabilities.