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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Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams
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cx
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phishing
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martech
Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.
Experts stress security for businesses over holiday period
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physical security
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holiday season
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adt security
As the holiday season approaches, security experts urge small and medium enterprises to bolster protections against potential break-ins during shutdowns.
DigiCert predicts AI & quantum impact on cybersecurity 2025
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iot
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quantum computing
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ai
DigiCert's 2025 cybersecurity predictions highlight the urgent need for Australian businesses to enhance digital trust amid rising AI-driven risks.
Ping Identity recognised as leader in CIAM & access management
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ai
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Ping Identity has been hailed as a leader in access management and customer identity solutions, achieving top scores in major industry reports for 2024.
Cybersecurity challenges in 2025: what to expect
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it training
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encryption
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quantum computing
As cybersecurity challenges loom larger for organisations in 2025, experts warn that unresolved vulnerabilities could expose critical data to serious threats.
Integrity360 acquires Adsigo to expand DACH region presence
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soc
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edr
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xdr
Integrity360 has acquired Adsigo, a cyber security firm, aiming to enhance its presence in the DACH region and eventually exceed EUR 135 million in revenues.
ExpressVPN launches dedicated IP service with privacy focus
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cloud security
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data privacy
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cloud services
ExpressVPN has launched its dedicated IP solution, providing users with unique static IPs while enhancing privacy and security in online activities.
DataStax partners with Wikimedia for AI knowledge project
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hyperscale
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open source
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ai
DataStax and Wikimedia Deutschland are collaborating on an AI initiative to enhance open data accessibility, processing over 10 million entries in just three days.
Study reveals barriers facing women in Australian cyber jobs
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gender diversity
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organisational culture
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work-life balance
New research from RMIT University highlights the stark under-representation of women in Australia's cyber security sector, emphasizing the need for systemic change.
Vectra AI's 2025 cybersecurity insights for APJ highlight AI
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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ndr
Vectra AI has revealed its cybersecurity forecasts for 2025, highlighting AI's crucial role amid a projected USD $5.74 trillion global IT spend.
Australian workers' productivity dips in summer months
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
A survey reveals 45% of Australian workers experience reduced productivity in summer, as many struggle to fully disconnect from work during holidays.
AI's evolving role in ANZ cybersecurity: 2025 outlook
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Vectra AI's 2025 predictions highlight the critical role of AI in cybersecurity for Australia and New Zealand, emphasising the need for measurable outcomes.
Great Southern Bank enhances service with CXone Mpower
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uc
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cx
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martech
Great Southern Bank is enhancing its customer service automation by deploying NICE's AI-powered CXone Mpower platform, supported by Optus.
Banks cut onboarding time by 32% with digital identity
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cleantech
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sustainability
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data management
A new report reveals banks using Corporate Digital Identity reduce onboarding time by 32%, enhancing compliance accuracy and operational efficiency.
Ivanti report highlights risks of genAI in cybersecurity
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phishing
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email security
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risk & compliance
Ivanti's report highlights that 25% of UK IT professionals lack a documented generative AI strategy amid rising cyber threats, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Industrial software market to reach USD $355 billion by 2030
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saas
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it in manufacturing
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genai
The global industrial software market is set to surge from USD $146 billion in 2023 to USD $355 billion by 2030, driven by cloud and AI innovations.
Integrity360 debuts managed service to bolster cyber defence
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Integrity360 has launched a Managed Attack Surface Management service to bolster cyber resilience across IT, OT, and IoT environments, leveraging AI and automation.
TeamViewer unveils Smart Service for manufacturing aid
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ar, vr & metaverse
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deloitte
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productivity
TeamViewer has launched Smart Service, a solution to help manufacturers overcome downtime challenges, leveraging remote access and AR support.
Equinix seals new solar energy deal with Sembcorp Power
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hyperscale
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dc
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Equinix has signed a new renewable energy agreement with Sembcorp Power to generate 58.5 MWp of solar energy for its Singapore data centres from 2029.
Alibaba Cloud unveils global AI partner accelerator plan
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digital transformation
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ai
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alibaba cloud
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled its Partner Rainforest Plan to boost its global AI ecosystem, aiming to include 100 partners by 2025.