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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.

Stories by Sean - Page 69

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Digital Realty opens new AU data centre – and announces another one
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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colocation
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servers
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digital realty
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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payroll systems
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hyperscale
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cloud services
Workday triumphs in 2018, seeing 36% growth and hitting $2.1bn revenue as user base soars.
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Workday customers start deployments to AWS infrastructure
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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payroll systems
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hyperscale
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cloud services
Workday enhances flexibility with AWS hosting, eyeing global expansion and data sovereignty.
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Workday – who are they and what do they do?
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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cloud services
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payroll systems
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saas
Workday's $29bn value: from PeopleSoft roots to Fortune 50 acclaim, it now champions AI in HCM.
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Hands-on review: TablePlus database management app for Mac
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
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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cloud services
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public cloud
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microsoft
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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microsoft
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
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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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
NETGEAR's ReadyNAS 424: A sleek, fast NAS ideal for UK SMEs' secure data storage and backup needs.
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PCCW Global to offer automated provisioning & routing with acquisition
Wed, 30th May 2018
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colocation
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iaas
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dci
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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siem
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ml
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Global cybersecurity skills gap hits crisis point, with US lacking 300,000 pros.
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The IT system behind Aussie success story STM
Fri, 4th May 2018
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accounting systems
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cloud services
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inventory management systems
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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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Survive an icy apocalypse in Frostpunk, where heat is life and politics are as chilling as the blizzard.
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The evolution of Kiwi success story Magic Memories
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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magic memories
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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accounting systems
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inventory management systems
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digital banking
NetSuite launches AI-driven 'Intelligent Cloud Suite', set to transform business with predictive insights.
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Global best practice & design come to new NetSuite eCommerce solution
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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accounting systems
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martech
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commerce systems
NetSuite's new SuiteCommerce enables sophisticated online stores in just 30 days with ready-made themes.
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emt Distribution appointed as ThreatConnect’s first ANZ distie
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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emt distribution
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distributors
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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cybersecurity
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isaca
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skillsoft
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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oracle
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construction
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software
Aconex shareholders back Oracle buyout; court to decide on 15 March.
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BNZ’s 'bank of you' ad gets a little too personal
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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bnz
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adtech
BNZ ad with user names raises privacy fears, prompts TVNZ policy review.
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New Zealand's tech leaders get behind global blockchain platform
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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fintech
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Kiwi tech stars are launching the world’s first blockchain platform for the multi-billion-dollar global online ratings and review industry.
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Five Tips on Shopping Safely This Festive Season
Tue, 19th Dec 2017
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cloud services
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martech
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commerce systems
Aussie shoppers face online scam risks amidst festive e-sales surge. Stay vigilant with top cybersecurity tips.
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Digital disruption is nothing new, but the pace is quickening
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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converged infrastructure
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cios
Digital disruption isn't a fad—swift innovation is now key for businesses to thrive in a fast-paced world.
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Mythbusters: Best of breed HR software vs all-in-one
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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cloud services
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saas
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payroll systems
HR software myths debunked: Bigger isn't always better for long-term HR solutions.