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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.

Stories by Sean

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Cloudera launches new AI tools to ease SQL queries & strengthen BI
2 days ago
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bi
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ai
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cloudera
Cloudera has rolled out three new AI-powered solutions aimed at simplifying SQL queries, enhancing business intelligence interaction, and accelerating machine learning application production.
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New Zealand's T4 Group leads surge in AI-focused Data Centre infrastructure
2 days ago
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ai
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dc
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auckland
Amidst a global shortage of AI competence and resources, New Zealand's T4 Group announces immediate availability of 150kW per rack cooling capacity and 500 rack spaces in Auckland, signalling its strategic position in the AI landscape.
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Rapid7 unveils patented ransomware prevention technology
2 days ago
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endpoint protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 unveils a patented ransomware prevention technology, offering a comprehensive, multi-layered approach designed to anticipate, detect, and respond swiftly to advanced cyber attacks.
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Transpower New Zealand wins 2024 Red Hat Innovation Award
2 days ago
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open source
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it professionals
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transpower
Transpower New Zealand has seized the global spotlight at the Red Hat Innovation Awards 2024 for its transformative use of open source solutions in modernising its electricity market system.
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SailGP to share LiveLineFX tech with other sports organisations
2 days ago
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vr
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esports
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ar
SailGP is set to share its innovative LiveLineFX production system, designed for detailed understanding of yacht racing, with other sports organisations to enhance viewer experience.
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Infosys becomes Digital Innovation Partner for Formula E Championship
2 days ago
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bi
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Infosys, a leading digital services and consulting firm, announces a three-year partnership with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as its official Digital Innovation Partner, with plans to boost fan engagement and sustainability initiatives.
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BT lands £70m IT deal to strengthen South West police forces
3 days ago
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cloud services
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data sharing
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connectivity
BT nets a £70m IT services contract aimed at bolstering technology infrastructure and enhancing connectivity for Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police, strengthening South West England's police forces.
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ServiceNow & Microsoft to enhance workflow with integrated AI capabilities
3 days ago
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microsoft
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voip
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contact centre
ServiceNow is furthering its strategic alliance with Microsoft to integrate AI systems, increasing workplace efficiency and employee flexibility. This follows impressive Q1 results from ServiceNow.
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Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
3 days ago
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it training
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accounting systems
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digital banking
Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.
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Red Hat unveils policy as code for Ansible Automation Platform
3 days ago
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cloud services
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hybrid cloud
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rpa
Red Hat plans to integrate automated policy as code into future versions of its Ansible Automation Platform to optimise AI-focused automation across hybrid cloud estates.
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Red Hat focuses on AI applications through partners with moves
3 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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open source
Red Hat's partner ecosystem of ISVs and global system integrators is using open hybrid cloud tech to advance AI applications and services.
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Red Hat & Elastic extend partnership for enhanced AI search experiences
3 days ago
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open source
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elastic
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red hat
Red Hat and Elastic extend their partnership to introduce upgraded search experiences backed by retrieval augmented generation (RAG) patterns, reinventing AI use in business applications.
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Australia sees RV refrigeration shift led by Secop's BD-Nano compressor
3 days ago
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australian
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outdoors
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rvs
Secop's BD-Nano compressor is reshaping the Australian RV refrigeration sector with advanced, efficient technology, promising quick cooling, low power consumption, and premium performance.
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CrowdStrike unveils ground-breaking AI-native SOC functions
3 days ago
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siem
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public cloud
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cloud services
CrowdStrike has announced transformative updates to its AI-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technology, promising to drastically reduce SOC workload times and costs.
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Autonom8 & Ziel Fintech partner to streamline loan origination
3 days ago
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Autonom8 partners with Ziel Fintech, implementing A8Studio v3.0 to revolutionise loan origination, laying emphasis on advanced data analytics and customer experience enhancements.
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Yellow.ai debuts industry-first Orchestrator LLM in AI customer service
3 days ago
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cx
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martech
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contact centre
Yellow.ai unveils Orchestrator LLM agent model, an AI-driven customer service tool delivering context-aware, personalised interactions, boosting satisfaction by over 60%.
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DE-CIX records robust growth & expansions in 2023
3 days ago
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de-cix
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data exchange
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growth
DE-CIX, the premier global operator of Internet Exchanges (IXs), announces robust financial growth for the year 2023, marking significant advancements in global turnover, data exchange, and customer capacity.
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Skylight Cyber unveils free NIST CSF 2.0 converter tool
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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risk management
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skylight cyber
Skylight Cyber has launched a free tool converter to help cybersecurity teams transition from version 1.1 to the new NIST CSF 2.0, offering modern upgrades and emphasising governance.
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IT By Design opens expansive Philippines headquarters in Bonifacio Global City
3 days ago
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outsourcing
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ai
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cybersecurity
IT By Design (ITBD) expands its Southeast Asia presence with new Philippines headquarters, aiming to create 250 jobs in response to industry demand for low-cost, top-tier talent.
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Red Hat collaborates with Stability AI to enhance OpenShift AI platform
3 days ago
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data protection
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compliance
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open source
Red Hat allies with Stability AI to integrate open GenAI models into Red Hat's OpenShift AI, offering clients easier access to large language models for AI use case development.
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Symbio awarded network service provider licence in Malaysia
3 days ago
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uc
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telco
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malaysia
Symbio secures a coveted network service provider licence from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, enhancing its Tier-1 voice coverage and opening avenues for global telecom providers in Southeast Asia.
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Red Hat & Run:ai team up to enhance AI operations efficiency
3 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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open source
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ai
Open-source solutions leader, Red Hat, collaborates with AI optimisation specialist Run:ai to improve AI operations efficiency and maximise resource utilisation on Red Hat's OpenShift AI platform.
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Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals
3 days ago
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skills gap
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australian
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employers
Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.
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ACS seeks tech professionals' views for Digital Pulse report
3 days ago
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ai
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) invites tech professionals' views and experiences for a nationwide survey aiding this year's ACS Australia’s Digital Pulse report, focusing on AI, workforce diversity, and new tech professionals.