About Sean
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.
Stories by Sean - Page 95
Commvault launches secure cloud solution with CIS images
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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it automation
Commvault has launched an innovative solution with CIS-hardened images for cloud deployment, enhancing security and compliance across major platforms.
PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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pc market
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public sector
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engineering
According to CONTEXT's latest analysis, the PC market is facing a shaky demand downturn but may rebound by 2025 thanks to AI advancements and Windows 11 upgrades.
SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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solarwinds
SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.
Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Fortinet has launched its next-generation FortiGate G series firewalls, designed to tackle evolving cyber threats while enhancing efficiency and performance.
Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.
Oracle launches role-based AI agents for HR solutions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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hcm
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agentic ai
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oracle
Oracle has launched AI agents in its Fusion Cloud HCM to automate HR processes, aiming to boost employee experience and productivity across the workforce.
Report reveals CMS challenges in future digital marketing
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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saas
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ecm
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cx
Sitecore's Websites 2025 report reveals marketers prioritise AI and personalisation amid CMS limitations, with 76% citing budget constraints as a key hurdle.
Ten cities receive USD $100,000 in grants Rimini Street Foundation
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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it automation
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vmware
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sap
Melbourne has been chosen as one of ten cities to receive a USD $10,000 grant from the Rimini Street Foundation as part of its USD $100,000 charitable initiative.
AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ai
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investment
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legaltech
AI legal tech firm Ivo has successfully secured USD $16 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its AI-powered contract review platform.
SolarWinds revamps Partner Programme for greater growth
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
SolarWinds is set to launch an upgraded Partner Programme aimed at boosting profitability and partner capabilities, with new tiers and enhanced tools for success.
UBS report: entrepreneurs eye AI for industry growth
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
UBS has launched its first Global Entrepreneur Report, revealing that 62% of entrepreneurs see AI as their greatest business opportunity amidst economic uncertainties.
Mostly AI launches open-source toolkit for synthetic data
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Austrian firm MOSTLY AI has launched the first open-source toolkit for generating synthetic data, enabling businesses to train AI models while safeguarding privacy.
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.
Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Trellix has secured IRAP certification for its Email Security and IVX solutions, easing procurement for Australian government agencies amid rising cyber threats.
European AI PC market grows, driven by chip makers
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ai
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productivity
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notebook
The AI PC market in Europe is booming, driven by chip makers' innovations, with AI-enabled notebooks soaring to 40% of sales as of this year.
Linux Foundation Energy releases SEAPATH version 1.0
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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devops
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apm
Linux Foundation Energy has unveiled SEAPATH version 1.0, a groundbreaking open source hypervisor for digital substation automation systems, enhancing grid efficiency.
NVIDIA unveils RTX 50 Series with groundbreaking features
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
NVIDIA has unveiled its RTX 50 Series GPUs, utilising the innovative Blackwell architecture to push boundaries in gaming, creative industries, and AI.
CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cfo
A recent Gartner survey reveals CFOs are broadening their roles, now heavily involved in data analytics, risk management, and AI strategies, enhancing enterprise profitability.
Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.
DeepSeek breach highlights centralised AI vulnerabilities
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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breach prevention
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ai security
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces a major data breach, leading experts to advocate for decentralised AI systems to enhance security and mitigate user data risks.