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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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Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.
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Confluent named a Leader for streaming data by Forrester Research

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Confluent has been named a Leader by Forrester Research for its streaming data platform, excelling in messaging, processing, governance and enterprise support.
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HP Australia honours 2025 partner award winners for innovation

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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HP Australia has honoured 2025 Partner Award winners for innovation, recognising firms excelling in tech, AI, sustainability and hybrid work solutions.
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Australian streaming bill mandates local content & boosts ABC funds

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Australia mandates major streaming services to invest in local content and boosts ABC funding by AUD $50 million to support homegrown programming.
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Small businesses in UK & Ireland face barriers to AI adoption

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Small businesses in the UK and Ireland face confusion and lack confidence in adopting AI, citing skills gaps and need for clearer guidance, research reveals.
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Fanclip launches to unify Southeast Asia’s USD $55 billion creator market

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Fanclip launches in Southeast Asia to unify the region's USD $55 billion creator market with a platform for creators, brands, agencies, and buyers.
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Wasabi launches enhanced programme to boost EMEA cloud partners

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Wasabi Technologies launches enhanced partner programme across EMEA, boosting cloud storage support for AI workloads with training and incentives for integrators.
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Noahs raises EUR €1.9m to drive digital shift in convenience retail

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Copenhagen's Noahs raised EUR €1.9m to digitise convenience retail, aiming for 10,000 locations by 2030 and expansion into the US and UAE markets.
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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT shopping research with tailored guides

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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OpenAI introduces a ChatGPT shopping tool offering personalised guides and real-time product comparisons to aid informed buying decisions across various categories.
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eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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eCommerce platforms face rising AI-driven cyber threats ahead of 2025 holidays as attackers exploit vulnerabilities and stolen credentials for fraud.
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Borderless CS earns praise for hands-on ISO certification support

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Borderless CS earned praise for its hands-on, transparent approach to ISO certification, delivering results swiftly and simplifying a usually complex process.
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Bambu Lab H2C 3D printer launches in Australia from AUD $3,699

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Bambu Lab launches the H2C 3D printer in Australia from AUD $3,699, offering multi-material printing and automation for professionals and educators.
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Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, boosting coding & security

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, enhancing coding, reasoning, and security with improved performance and resistance to cyber attacks.
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Wearable glucose monitors cut diabetes risks & costs in NZ

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Publicly funded wearable glucose monitors in New Zealand are set to prevent thousands of diabetes complications, saving NZD $53,000 daily in healthcare costs.
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Real Madrid partners with Adobe to enhance fan content using AI

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Real Madrid teams up with Adobe to use AI for personalised fan content, engaging its 650 million supporters worldwide through digital and creative tools.
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Retailers face digital & cyber threats in Black Friday season

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Retailers face rising digital and cyber threats this Black Friday, with only 22% of sites optimised for mobile user experience amid surging online traffic.
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PMP-certified Australians earn 11% more than non-certified peers

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Australians with PMP certification earn a median salary 11% higher, reaching around AUD $186,000 with over five years’ experience in project management.
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Kensington & espresso partner to boost security for portable monitors

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Kensington teams up with espresso Displays to offer magnetic privacy screens for portable monitors, enhancing security for business travellers and mobile professionals.
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Cloud security advances as ageing credentials put firms at risk

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting cloud security amid rising risks from long-lived credentials, says Datadog's 2025 State of Cloud Security report.
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Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Cybercriminals target Battlefield 6 fans with malware disguised as pirated copies and trainers, risking data theft and remote PC control, warns Bitdefender Labs.