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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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Money20/20 launches global fintech awards programme
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Money20/20 has launched The Money Awards, a global initiative to honour exceptional leaders and innovators in the fintech sector, recognising five key categories.
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AI boosts Australian cyber defences against rising threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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risk & compliance
Australian organisations are increasingly adopting AI to combat rising cyber threats, streamlining security operations amid escalating cybercrime costs.
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AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
A report by Delinea reveals a troubling rise in cyber attacks amid growing vulnerabilities in AI, highlighting that 97% of organisations expose non-human identities.
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OpenText launches Project Titanium X with CE 25.2 update
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cybersecurity
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opentext
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productivity
OpenText has launched Project Titanium X with Cloud Editions 25.2, a cutting-edge Information Management platform designed for advanced business operations.
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Delinea partners with Microsoft for Entra Permissions change
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Delinea has partnered with Microsoft to provide robust identity security solutions as Entra Permissions Management phases out ahead of its 2025 retirement.
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Riverbed expands AI observability platform with new features
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uc
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aiops
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genai
Riverbed has unveiled an expansion of its AI observability platform, introducing new tools that promise to optimise IT operations and improve data insights.
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Oracle's cloud boosts efficiency for construction giants
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devops
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digital transformation
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cx
Oracle has revealed that major engineering firms including Black & Veatch and WSP Global are using its Fusion Cloud Applications to boost operational efficiency.
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Oracle achieves leader status in Gartner 2025 AI quadrant
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crm
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hcm
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ai
Oracle has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition, praised for its AI-driven recruiting platforms.
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Study shows Fastly boosts security with 235% ROI increase
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firewalls
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cloud security
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cx
Fastly's recent study reveals users of its Application Security Solutions enjoy USD $6.04 million in benefits over three years, marking a 235% ROI.
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Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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genai
Warren Barkley from Google Cloud asserts that the growing demand for AI skills requires developers to possess hybrid capabilities beyond mere technical fluency.
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Ping Identity revitalises partner programme for growth
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Ping Identity has unveiled its revamped Nexus Partner Program, introducing new opportunities and pathways aimed at enhancing partner success and customer satisfaction.
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Avalara earns Trusted Seller status on TrustRadius platform
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cx
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martech
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transparency
Avalara has been honoured as a Trusted Seller on TrustRadius, enhancing its reputation for maintaining authentic reviews and up-to-date product details.
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Oracle & Google Cloud expand database service offering
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data analytics
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ai
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cloud services
Oracle and Google Cloud have announced the forthcoming launch of Oracle Base Database Service on Google Cloud, aiming to enhance cloud collaboration and expand regional access.
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Google Cloud unveils new AMD-powered virtual machines
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data analytics
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hpc
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oracle
Google Cloud has unveiled its latest virtual machines, C4D and H4D, powered by AMD's 5th Gen EPYC processors, designed for enhanced cloud performance.
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Sony expands ULT POWER SOUND range with Post Malone
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
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bluetooth
Sony is set to expand its ULT POWER SOUND range, debuting three new speakers alongside Post Malone in a campaign designed to enhance the music experience.
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SOTI partners for enhanced supply chain print solutions
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data protection
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
SOTI has partnered with TSC Auto ID and BarTender by Seagull to enhance print management for the supply chain, aiming to resolve downtime issues faced by workers.
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Manhattan Associates named Leader in Gartner Quadrant
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data analytics
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supply chain & logistics
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genai
Manhattan Associates has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for the seventh consecutive year.
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Canva launches Visual Suite 2.0 to boost creativity
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data analytics
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ai
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collaboration
Canva has launched its Visual Suite 2.0, introducing innovative tools to enhance creativity and productivity, supporting its rapid growth and user engagement.
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Firebase launches Firebase Studio for AI app development
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devops
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apm
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software development
Firebase has launched Firebase Studio, a new cloud-based development environment designed to streamline the creation of AI applications for all user levels.
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Fivetran launches Managed Data Lake Service with Google Cloud
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storage
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data analytics
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llms
Fivetran has launched its Managed Data Lake Service for Google Cloud Storage, enhancing data integration and governance for nearly 4,000 shared customers.