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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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ICO urges firms to responsibly share data to tackle fraud
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data protection
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email security
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data privacy
The Information Commissioner's Office is urging organisations to share personal information responsibly to combat the UK's growing fraud crisis.
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AI data privacy a top concern for 36% of firms, report finds
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data analytics
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it managers
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business communications
A new report reveals that 36% of firms are sharpening their focus on AI data privacy, amid growing concerns for security and customer regulations.
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Vultr & NetApp partner to boost AI cloud capabilities
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Vultr has teamed up with NetApp to enhance AI data management across industries by integrating NetApp ONTAP into its global cloud infrastructure.
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Fivetran predicts data lakes, AI focus in 2025 trends
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data analytics
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ai
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data management
Fivetran predicts that by 2025, data lakes and open file formats will be crucial for AI advancements as firms tackle data management challenges.
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Neil Araujo earns top honour at legal tech awards 2024
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awards
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productivity
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legal tech
Neil Araujo, CEO of iManage, has received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2024 British Legal Technology Awards for three decades of innovation.
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Flip partners with Work Networks in post-Meta exit move
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digital transformation
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hcm
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flip
Flip has formed partnerships with Work Networks in the UK and Tuxpas in Latin America to replace Meta's Workplace, enhancing communication for frontline employees.
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Finkeda enhances banking access in rural India with AePS
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fintech
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online banking
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financial services
Finkeda is tackling banking accessibility in rural India with Aadhaar-enabled Payment System and Micro ATM services to empower underserved communities.
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BIP launches Google Cloud Practice in UK with £3.5m boost
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digital transformation
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genai
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BIP has launched its Google Cloud Practice in the UK, backed by a £3.5m investment, to meet rising demand for digital transformation.
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Electronic retailers anticipate web traffic surge for Black Friday
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martech
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partner programmes
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personal computing devices
Electronic retailers expect a surge in web traffic this Black Friday, anticipating a 76% increase in sales from last year, according to a new report.
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Outlook for parcel delivery future: rise of OOH solutions
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
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sustainability
Gary Winter from Parcel Pending predicts a surge in out-of-home delivery solutions by 2025, driven by rising demand and evolving consumer preferences.
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HiTRUST focuses on balancing security with user experience
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cx
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martech
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passwords
HiTRUST highlights the need for a balance between online security and user experience in digital payments, as businesses face increasing pressures in this sector.
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Matillion cuts costs by USD $150k with Simbian's AI tool
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martech
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risk & compliance
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ai
Simbian's AI-based GRC Agent has enabled Matillion to achieve a tenfold improvement in turnaround time and projected annual savings of USD $150,000.
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Ransomware attacks rise with construction sector most hit
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ransomware
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mfa
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cybersecurity
Corvus' Q3 Cyber Threat Report reveals 1,257 ransomware victims, highlighting vulnerabilities in VPNs and a rising threat landscape across sectors.
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Exponential-e secures role in the G-Cloud 14 framework
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cybersecurity
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procurement
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public sector
Exponential-e has been named a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 14 Framework, offering 48 cloud-based services to the public sector.
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CYFOX & Simplicity One partner for SMB cybersecurity
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cybersecurity
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automation
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simplicity one
CYFOX Security and Simplicity One have partnered to provide affordable cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
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Ofload wins Deloitte award for carbon analytics platform
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cleantech
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sustainability
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carbon footprint
Ofload has won the Deloitte Climate and Sustainability Award for its innovative Carbon Analytics Platform, supporting sustainability in the freight industry.
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Ben Bray advises businesses to embrace AI for creativity
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Ben Bray of Nakatomi warns that over-reliance on AI may lead to mediocrity, advocating instead for its use to foster creativity in business.
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Aristotle Metadata celebrates seven years of success in 2024
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data management
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parental leave
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wgea
Aristotle Metadata marks its seventh anniversary in 2024, celebrating global partnerships, industry accolades, and a commitment to diversity and innovation.
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Standards Australia to launch universal data protocol
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cleantech
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sustainability
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data sharing
Standards Australia and the International Code Council unveil a Universal Data Protocol to boost climate data transparency in the built environment sector.
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Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections
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fleet management
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productivity
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motorola solutions
Main Roads Western Australia has launched a Motorola Solutions app to enhance safety and efficiency for heavy vehicle inspectors during checks.