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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.

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Delinea unveils open-source MCP Server to secure AI agent access

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Delinea has launched its open-source MCP Server, enabling secure, policy-driven access for AI agents to manage credentials and workflows efficiently.
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Quantum computing threat demands urgent action in Asia Pacific

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Quantum computing threatens to break current encryption across Asia Pacific, urging urgent upgrades to digital security as cyber risks escalate rapidly.
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Bugcrowd report reveals surge in hardware & network risks

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Bugcrowd’s latest CISO report reveals hardware vulnerabilities surged 88% and network risks doubled amid rising AI use and connected devices in 2024.
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Cohesity & Semperis launch solution to defend Active Directory

2 days ago
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Cohesity and Semperis unveil Cohesity Identity Resilience, a solution safeguarding Active Directory and Entra ID from identity-based cyberattacks across hybrid environments.
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Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day

2 days ago
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digital transformation
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Quantum computing's rise promises breakthroughs but threatens current encryption, urging urgent adoption of post-quantum security by businesses worldwide.
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A third of UK firms unable to fully recover data from backups

2 days ago
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Nearly a third of UK firms cannot fully recover data from backups, raising concerns over the effectiveness of current data recovery strategies.
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Cyberattack on airport check-in systems disrupts flights across Europe

2 days ago
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A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace's MUSE system has disrupted check-ins, causing flight delays and cancellations at major European airports including Heathrow and Brussels.
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One in four UK & US firms hit by AI data poisoning attacks

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One in four UK and US firms suffered AI data poisoning attacks last year, risking system integrity and highlighting urgent security challenges.
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Ageing developer workforce may hinder UK’s AI sector growth

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UK’s AI growth may stall as ageing developer workforce, with average age 39 and fewer new entrants, risks slowing innovation despite strong investment.
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Half of Canadians use AI at work but lack training & confidence

2 days ago
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Nearly half of Canadians use AI at work, but only 12% have formal training, highlighting a significant skills and confidence gap in the workforce.
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AI demands could drive USD $500 billion annual data centre spend

2 days ago
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AI demand could drive USD $500 billion in annual data centre spending by 2030, creating a USD $2 trillion cloud revenue opportunity despite funding shortfalls.
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Equinix picked to host new SMAP subsea cable landing stations

2 days ago
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Equinix will host landing stations for the new 5,000km SMAP subsea cable, linking Australia’s east and west coasts with high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.
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Firevault unveils offline digital vault to combat rising cyber risks

2 days ago
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Firevault launches offline digital vault system to shield businesses and directors from rising cyber breach risks and hefty fines in the UK and worldwide.
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Atlassian to acquire DX, boosting AI analytics for developers

2 days ago
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Atlassian will acquire DX to enhance AI analytics, helping 300,000+ tech firms measure developer productivity and ROI on AI investments effectively.
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Lancom Technology launches AI services to boost safe adoption in ANZ

2 days ago
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Lancom Technology launches AI services in Australia and New Zealand to help firms adopt AI safely, managing risks and boosting business growth.
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Tech giants to invest USD $2 billion in nuclear energy by 2026

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Tech giants including Google, AWS, and Microsoft plan to invest over USD $2 billion in small modular nuclear reactors by 2026 to boost energy resilience.
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Tecala boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor LM Envision rollout

2 days ago
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data analytics
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partner programmes
Tecala completed a 90-day rollout of LogicMonitor’s LM Envision platform, slashing customer onboarding times by 70% and boosting operational efficiency.
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DroneShield doubles US workforce, boosts AI to meet defence demand

2 days ago
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DroneShield is doubling its US workforce and expanding facilities in Virginia to enhance AI and counter-drone tech for the US defence sector.
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Cloudflare to offer 1,111 global internships & expand student support

2 days ago
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.
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Paladin Space adopts 3DEXPERIENCE with Dassault for satellite

2 days ago
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Paladin Space partners with Dassault Systèmes to use 3DEXPERIENCE for its Triton satellite, targeting debris removal and in-orbit servicing by 2027.