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.
Stories by Sean - Page 1
Mandiant reveals details of major Ivanti VPN vulnerability
Today
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malware
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vpns
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network security
Mandiant unveils a critical zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances, exploited since December 2024 by a suspected China-linked group.
Cohesity expands cyber resilience with new IR partners
Today
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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sophos
Cohesity is boosting its Cyber Event Response Team services by partnering with firms like Palo Alto Networks and Sophos to enhance cyber resilience for clients.
Motorola unveils V200 body camera for frontline safety
Today
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physical security
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healthtech
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motorola solutions
Motorola Solutions has launched the V200 bodyworn camera to enhance frontline worker safety across sectors, including retail and healthcare, amidst rising safety concerns.
Integrity360 acquires Nclose to boost global expansion plans
Yesterday
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soc
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partner programmes
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casb
Integrity360 has acquired South African cybersecurity firm Nclose, enhancing its global presence and expanding its staff to over 180 in the region.
PepsiCo launches sustainability accelerator for A/NZ startups
Yesterday
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dei
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cleantech
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collaboration
PepsiCo has launched its third Greenhouse Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific, inviting A/NZ startups to apply for equity-free grants of USD $20,000 and more.
DTCC outlines priorities for financial industry in 2025
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
DTCC outlines its strategic vision for 2025, focusing on tech advancements, risk management, and robust regulatory compliance amid market challenges.
Ivanti issues patch for critical security vulnerability
Yesterday
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
Ivanti has announced critical patches for two vulnerabilities in its Connect Secure and Policy Secure products, one of which is already under active exploitation.
Binance teams up with Gasly for fan-designed F1 helmet
Yesterday
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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formula one
Binance has teamed up with Formula One driver Pierre Gasly for an exciting helmet design contest, allowing fans to win exclusive prizes ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million
Yesterday
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hcm
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workforce management
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global expansion
Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada’s SME market with tailored employment solutions.
WatchGuard acquires ActZero to boost cybersecurity services
Yesterday
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
WatchGuard Technologies has acquired ActZero to enhance its Managed Detection and Response services, boosting cybersecurity capabilities for clients.
Expereo becomes Starlink reseller for global connectivity
2 days ago
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uc
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network infrastructure
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spacetech
Expereo has become a Starlink Authorized Reseller, enhancing global internet connectivity through satellite solutions for businesses, especially in remote areas.
Four trends predicted to revolutionise retail by 2025
2 days ago
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Manhattan Associates predicts that by 2025, retail will be reshaped by trends including unified commerce, AI-driven personalisation, and sustainability efforts.
Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024
2 days ago
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
Adobe has reported that online spending in the US for the 2024 holiday season hit USD $241.4 billion, an 8.7% rise, driven by a record in mobile transactions.
Oracle unveils Exadata X11M for enhanced AI performance
2 days ago
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hyperscale
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dc
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cleantech
Oracle has launched Exadata X11M, enhancing AI and transaction processing performance while maintaining costs, aimed at improving energy efficiency.
Yahoo DSP announces partnerships to boost ad capabilities
2 days ago
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data privacy
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cleantech
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digital marketing
Yahoo DSP has launched new partnerships with Jounce, Peer39, and Scope3, boosting advertisers' targeting and reporting tools in a complex media landscape.
Exabeam launches new security platform with Open API
2 days ago
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Exabeam has unveiled its New-Scale Security Operations Platform, enhancing SOC team productivity through Open API compatibility and eliminating tool fragmentation.
NVIDIA launches Cosmos platform for AI & robotics
2 days ago
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robots
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genai
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data privacy
NVIDIA has launched the Cosmos platform, providing developers access to cutting-edge AI tools to enhance robotics and autonomous vehicle technology.
Sysdig earns top accolade in Gartner customer choice 2024
2 days ago
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data protection
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cloud security
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application security
Sysdig has been recognised as a Customers' Choice in the 2024 Gartner report for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, achieving a perfect score of 5 for Support Experience.
Jollibee partners with Qualtrics to boost customer experience
2 days ago
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cx
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martech
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qualtrics
Jollibee Group has partnered with Qualtrics in a multi-year deal to enhance customer experience across its brands by consolidating feedback from digital and in-store channels.
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One lauded as primary storage leader
2 days ago
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storage
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara's Virtual Storage Platform One has been named a Leader in the latest GigaOm Radar Report, highlighting its exceptional hybrid cloud capabilities.