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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Global AI Ethics Institute launches White Paper Prize
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ai
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ai ethics
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research
The Global AI Ethics Institute has launched its first White Paper Prize, offering a USD $1,000 reward for outstanding research in AI ethics.
AI fuels cloud race among Microsoft, AWS, & Google
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hyperscale
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ai
A new report reveals that AI now drives cloud demand, with Microsoft leading the race, followed by AWS and Google, as 22% of recent projects integrate AI.
Concentric AI raises USD $45m to drive data security
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data protection
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cloud security
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genai
Concentric AI has raised USD $45 million in Series B funding, significantly boosting its position in the growing Data Security Posture Management market.
Freshworks launches Freddy AI agents for swift deployment
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Freshworks has launched its Freddy AI Agent, promising rapid, no-code deployment within 30 minutes, aimed at enhancing customer service for midmarket firms.
Asian super apps growth slows but remain dominant
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wechat
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uber
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monetisation
New research indicates that while Asian super apps dominate the market, user growth has slowed markedly, with 499 million projected for 2024.
IN4IT to launch cost-effective observability platform in 2025
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saas
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devops
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siem
IN4IT has unveiled plans for a new Enterprise Observability platform, set for early 2025, aiming to provide a more affordable alternative to existing solutions.
Lenovo unveils new tailored journeys in 360 framework
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edutech
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it training
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ai
Lenovo has unveiled five specialised pathways in its Lenovo 360 Global Framework to enhance partner engagement across key sectors, including AI and education.
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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ai
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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.