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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AI exacerbates cyber security worries in healthcare sector
Yesterday
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ransomware
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ai
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cyber attacks
A recent study reveals 72% of healthcare organisations are worried about AI-related cyber threats, alongside employee disengagement in security training.
Infinigate Cloud launches Barracuda email protection plan
Yesterday
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firewalls
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Infinigate Cloud has launched a subscription-based service for Barracuda's Email Protection and Cloud Backup solutions, enhancing cybersecurity for channel partners.
AI & cybersecurity trends to watch for in 2025
Yesterday
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saas
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mfa
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cloud security
Mike Britton of Abnormal Security forecasts that by 2025, cybercriminals will adapt to multi-factor authentication as attacks on SaaS grow increasingly sophisticated.
UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals
Yesterday
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
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online shopping
With inflation rising, 54% of British consumers plan to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for their average Christmas budget of GBP £352.
UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide
Yesterday
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uc
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digital divide
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broadband
Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.
HP launches Enterprise Security Edition for secure PCs
Yesterday
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data protection
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physical security
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supply chain & logistics
HP unveils its Enterprise Security Edition, a suite to bolster physical security for business PCs amid rising threats in hybrid work environments.
Greenwich partners with Studiosity for AI academic support
Yesterday
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edutech
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ai ethics
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student support
The University of Greenwich has partnered with Studiosity for three years, offering UK students instant AI-driven academic writing feedback.
CloudFirst Europe partners with Brightsolid in Scotland
Yesterday
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dr
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digital transformation
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it automation
CloudFirst Europe has partnered with Scottish data centre provider Brightsolid to enhance cloud services and expand its UK presence.
Finfare Connect & ZBD team up for Bitcoin rewards
Yesterday
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cryptocurrency
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cx
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payment technologies
Finfare Connect and ZBD have partnered to enable ZBD users to earn Bitcoin rewards through everyday transactions by linking payment accounts via the ZBD app.
Rubrik unveils data protection for Azure Blob Storage
Yesterday
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storage
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data protection
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zero trust security
Rubrik has unveiled a cyber resilience solution for Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, enhancing cloud data visibility and security for businesses.
AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping
Yesterday
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ai
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young people
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customer satisfaction
Dublin's Johnston Retail Services has launched the AgeAI app in Ireland, aimed at preventing underage vape sales through precise facial age estimation.
Axis launches ARTPEC-9 chip for AI & video imaging
Yesterday
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semiconductors
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ai
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cybersecurity
Axis Communications has unveiled its ARTPEC-9 system-on-chip, set to enhance video imaging and AI analytics while prioritising cybersecurity.
BlackLine unveils Studio360 to transform financial ops
Yesterday
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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cdp
BlackLine has launched Studio360, a transformative platform for the Office of the CFO, designed to simplify financial operations and enhance efficiency.
SAS joins over 130 firms in signing European AI Pact
Yesterday
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ai
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collaboration
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sas
SAS has joined over 130 firms in signing the European Commission's AI Pact, promoting enhanced AI governance and best practices across Europe.
SAS campaigns for anti-fraud AI during awareness week
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
SAS teams up with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners to advocate for anti-fraud AI during International Fraud Awareness Week amid rising fraud tactics.
LogicMonitor secures USD $800m to advance AI initiatives
Yesterday
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
LogicMonitor has secured an investment of USD $800 million, raising its valuation to approximately USD $2.4 billion to enhance its AI-driven observability platform.
AI personalisation key for UK firms, says Zendesk report
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A new Zendesk report highlights the crucial role of personalised AI in enhancing customer loyalty for UK firms amid evolving consumer expectations.
Capslock launches Deploy to address UK cyber skills gap
Yesterday
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cloud security
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public sector
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bae systems
CAPSLOCK has unveiled 'Deploy', a service aimed at bridging the looming cyber skills gap in UK organisations as staffing shortages rise to 67% in 2024.
BT introduces tools to ease net zero technology anxiety
Yesterday
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
New research from BT reveals that 72% of UK business leaders are stressed about meeting Net Zero targets, despite 56% feeling optimistic about sustainability.
Neo4j achieves USD $200 million annual recurring revenue
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
Neo4j has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue amid rising demand for graph technologies in AI.