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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APAC firms to boost AI investment by over 20% in 2024
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genai
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ai
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government
Research suggests nearly half of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost AI investments by over 20% in the next year, despite a skills gap hindering progress.
Amperity named leader in Snowflake's marketing stack report
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Amperity has been named a leader in the Customer Data Platform category in Snowflake's latest report, signalling a major shift in marketing technology.
Commscope unveils SYSTIMAX GigaSHIELD X10D platform
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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commscope
CommScope has launched the SYSTIMAX GigaSHIELD X10D, a Cat 6A shielded platform aimed at enhancing high-speed copper networks and operational efficiency.
Forrester predicts AI shifts for Asia-Pacific by 2025
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Forrester's report highlights that by 2025, 60% of APAC firms will adopt AI language models, with a shift towards private cloud strategies in Greater China.
New Zealand Women's network marks 5 years in security
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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women in technology
The New Zealand Network for Women in Security celebrates its 5th anniversary, championing diversity and support for women in New Zealand's security sector.
Forrester predicts 25% drop in brand loyalty by 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
Forrester predicts a 25% decline in brand loyalty by 2025 due to rising prices, while loyalty programmes are set to rise amid consumer cost-cutting efforts.
CrowdStrike & Fortinet partner to enhance cybersecurity
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uc
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
CrowdStrike and Fortinet have joined forces to enhance cybersecurity, integrating their leading protection solutions for improved threat detection and response.
Asia Pacific sees AI investment surge to USD $45 billion in 2024
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genai
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customer service
New research reveals 43% of organisations in the Asia Pacific plan to boost AI investments by over 20% next year, highlighting a strategic divide.
NICE unveils CXone Mpower for AI-driven service automation
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uc
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cx
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martech
NICE has launched CXone Mpower, a groundbreaking platform designed to automate customer service processes through advanced AI integration.
Fastly launches automated DDoS protection service globally
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digital transformation
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application security
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cybersecurity
Fastly has launched its automated DDoS Protection service, enabling organisations to defend against application-layer attacks with a single click.
UiPath integrates Anthropic AI to enhance product suite
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
UiPath has integrated Anthropic's Claude AI into its products, enhancing automation capabilities across various sectors, including healthcare.
Phishing scams use QR codes in PDFs to bypass defences
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mfa
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phishing
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martech
Barracuda reveals a surge in QR code phishing attacks, with over 500,000 emails detected in three months, exploiting sensitive data risks.
Gartner predicts AI will reshape business workforce by 2028
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genai
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cybersecurity
Gartner's latest predictions reveal that by 2026, 20% of businesses could streamline operations via AI, potentially eliminating half of middle management roles.
SER named leader in IDC assessment for content services
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
SER Group has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for its innovative enterprise content services, praised for AI-driven capabilities and customer support.
Upwind Security unveils feature for safeguarding APIs
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data protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Upwind Security unveils a new feature for its API Security suite, aiding organisations in identifying and securing sensitive data amid rising cyberattacks.
Canva unveils AI-powered Dream Lab amidst major growth
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martech
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genai
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ai
Canva has unveiled innovative products, including the AI-powered Dream Lab tool, as it reaches 200 million users and $2.5 billion in annual revenue.
GoCardless & Pipe partner to offer finance to UK SMEs
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fintech
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investment
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gocardless
GoCardless has teamed up with US fintech Pipe to launch embedded finance solutions for SMEs in the UK, streamlining access to capital for small businesses.
Amperity named leader in customer data platform by Snowflake
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Amperity has been named a leader in the Customer Data Platform sector in Snowflake's 2025 Modern Marketing Data Stack report, recognising its data activation capabilities.
Socket raises USD $40m to enhance open-source security
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application security
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genai
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ai
Socket has secured USD $40 million in Series B funding to reinforce its fight against software supply chain security threats, with total capital now at USD $65 million.
Socket secures USD $40m series B to combat supply threats
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Socket has completed a USD $40 million funding round, aiming to enhance security for open-source software amid rising supply chain attacks.