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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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Digital Realty opens new AU data centre – and announces another one
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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On the day that Digital Realty cut the ribbon for its new Sydney data centre, it revealed that it will soon begin developing another one.
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14 milestones Workday has achieved in 2018
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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Workday experienced a stellar 2018 with 36% revenue growth, surpassing USD $2.1 billion, 31 million users, and a host of new innovations and acquisitions.
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Workday customers start deployments to AWS infrastructure
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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Workday customers begin deploying their applications on AWS, expanding their cloud capabilities and addressing data sovereignty needs in various geographies.
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Workday – who are they and what do they do?
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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Workday, renowned for its HCM software sold on an SaaS basis, has tripled its NASDAQ shares since 2012 and is valued at USD $29 billion.
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Hands-on review: TablePlus database management app for Mac
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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TablePlus is a new desktop application developed with the goal to make database management easier, faster, and more efficient.
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Overview of Microsoft's artificial intelligence strategy
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Microsoft's AI focus: strategy over product names, with a 8,000-strong engineering force shaping its core ethos.
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Why Microsoft is in the security business for all the right reasons
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Cloud security fears reverse as firms trust giants like Microsoft with data protection, leveraging AI & automation.
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New open data initiative from Microsoft, Adobe & SAP
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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The three tech titans have made a major announcement reflecting their view of data inter-operability in the future.
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Hands-on review: NETGEAR ReadyNAS 424 NAS Drive
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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NETGEAR's ReadyNAS 424 delivers an outstanding balance of ease-of-use and performance, perfect for small businesses needing up to 40 employees.
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PCCW Global to offer automated provisioning & routing with acquisition
Wed, 30th May 2018
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PCCW Global acquires Console Connect, enhancing its global telcom network with advanced software-defined solutions.
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Transformative SIEM solution to tackle security professional shortage
Fri, 25th May 2018
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Jask’s innovative SIEM solution leverages AI to alleviate the global shortage of cyber experts by transforming overwhelming alerts into actionable insights.
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The IT system behind Aussie success story STM
Fri, 4th May 2018
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While laptops had slimmed down and became more fashionable in the 1990’s, the bags that they were transported around were archaic.
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Hands on with Frostpunk - the last city on earth
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Survive in a frosty wasteland with Frostpunk, a challenging city builder where heating, resource management, and tough political decisions are vital.
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The evolution of Kiwi success story Magic Memories
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Magic Memories, a photography and video company, has reached a value of $120 million thanks to its innovative products for tourists.
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NetSuite’s big artificial intelligence play exposed
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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NetSuite unveils its intelligent cloud suite, integrating AI and ML to revolutionise business insights and automation for over 40,000 customers worldwide.
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Global best practice & design come to new NetSuite eCommerce solution
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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NetSuite unveils its revamped SuiteCommerce, enabling businesses to launch sophisticated online stores swiftly with industry-leading design and best practices.
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emt Distribution appointed as ThreatConnect’s first ANZ distie
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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The deal means resellers will now be able to offer ThreatConnect's complete threat intelligence platform to end-customers.
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Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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If you’re not qualified in cybersecurity then research suggests that you should be as it’s certainly a ‘buyers’ market’ with a yawning skills gap.
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Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle’s AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.
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BNZ’s 'bank of you' ad gets a little too personal
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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BNZ's 'Bank of You' ad, using personal names from TVNZ OnDemand accounts, sparks privacy debates, leading to a review of TVNZ's Privacy Policy.