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.
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Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors and Gaudi AI accelerators
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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it training
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edge computing
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genai
Intel unveils groundbreaking AI tech at Computex 2024, including Xeon 6 processors and affordable Gaudi AI accelerators, set to transform multiple sectors.
EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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cybercriminals
For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.
AMD announces ambitious AI accelerator roadmap and annual update cycle
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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llms
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ai models
At Computex 2024, AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su unveiled an aggressive expansion of their Instinct accelerator roadmap, featuring the MI325X, MI350, and MI400 series aimed at revolutionising AI in data centres.
Acer reveals DA1 & Nitro GA1 monitor series ahead of Computex
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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gaming
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digital signage
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iot
Acer has revealed its new DA1 and Nitro GA1 smart monitors, featuring 4K and WQHD resolutions, HDR10, and Google TV integration.
Tech giants form Ultra Accelerator Link Promoter Group for AI
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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hpc
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casb
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microsoft
Top tech giants form the UALink Promoter Group to set an industry standard for high-speed, low-latency AI data centre communication, enhancing efficiency and scalability.
NVIDIA explains how NIMs will revolutionise generative AI deployment
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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uc
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it automation
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open source
At COMPUTEX 2024, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has unveiled more details of the development building blocks they're calling NVIDIA NIMs.
Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cloud services
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hackers
Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.
UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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investment
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skills gap
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funding
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.
Object First announces 192TB upgrade for backup storage solution
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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veeam software
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cyber threats
Object First has announced a major upgrade to its ransomware-proof backup storage, boosting capacity up to 192TB per node and 768TB per cluster.
AMD debuts raft of new AI-powered products at Computex
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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edge computing
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ai agents
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copilots
At Computex 2024, AMD unveiled the Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors and Ryzen 9000 Series, aiming to redefine AI computing with unprecedented performance and efficiency.
ASUS unveils new suite of AI-powered Copilot+ laptops
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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ai
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ai pc
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personal computing devices
ASUS has launched AI-driven Copilot+ PCs, showcasing ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook models designed for creators, gamers, and mainstream users.
NVIDIA sheds more light on Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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genai
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ai
At COMPUTEX 2024, NVIDIA detailed the Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, aiming to revolutionise generative AI with faster product releases and enhanced performance.
RedTail cryptomining malware exploits new Palo Alto flaw
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Hackers exploiting newly found vulnerability in Palo Alto’s PAN-OS are using RedTail malware to enhance cryptomining operations, raising cybersecurity alarms.
COMPUTEX 2024 to highlight AI, sustainability, innovation
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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semiconductors
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ai
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healthtech
COMPUTEX 2024 in Taipei, starting 4 June, will showcase cutting-edge tech with 1,500 global exhibitors, attracting 50,000 visitors and spotlighting AI innovations.
Google invests USD $5 billion in data centre expansion in Singapore
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Google completes USD $5 billion data centre expansion in Singapore, bolstering the city's position as a regional tech hub and supporting AI-driven economic growth.
Google launches AI Overviews to boost search efficiency
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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devops
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apm
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llms
Google launches AI Overviews for its US search feature, promising enhanced user satisfaction but facing early issues with erroneous summaries.
How Ed Husic’s proposal could encourage AI & automation investment
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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robots
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drones
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ai
Australian CEOs support Ed Husic’s tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.
Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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quantum computing
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
Australia's budget sharpens focus on data security and digital identity, earmarking AUD $288.1 million for a Digital ID platform and AUD $39.9 million for AI.
Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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government
New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.
OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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ai
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ai models
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facebook
OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.