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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.

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Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-driven HR coaching

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Ciphr has invested in UK startup MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech with AI-powered coaching, aiming to boost team collaboration and employee growth.
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Prowler unveils graph-based tool to clarify cloud attack paths

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Prowler unveils Attack Path Visualization, a graph-based tool that maps cloud attack routes, enhancing security by spotlighting risk chains and aiding faster fixes.
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Group-IB launches secure platform to combat GBP £600m UK fraud

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Group-IB has launched a Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform to help UK banks tackle GBP £600m fraud by securely sharing real-time risk signals while ensuring data privacy.
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Data-driven approach saves USD $135 million in data centres

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XYZ Reality's platform saved USD $135 million and recovered 408 days across seven data centre projects for a global operator in six countries.
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Creative Hut outsources logistics to 3PL to boost efficiency

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Creative Hut has outsourced logistics to 3PL, aiming to enhance fulfilment efficiency for its complex range of educational STEAM products.
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BlackFog launches ADX Vision to combat rising shadow AI risks

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BlackFog unveils ADX Vision, a tool to monitor and block unauthorised AI use at work, addressing rising shadow AI data security risks.
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Corporate clichés still dominate office emails, new study finds

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A study reveals corporate clichés like 'reaching out' still appear in 2% of office emails, affecting clarity and workplace culture in hybrid work settings.
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Datadog launches Bits AI SRE Agent to speed up IT incident fixes

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Datadog unveils Bits AI SRE Agent, an autonomous tool that swiftly identifies IT incident causes, cutting resolution times from hours to minutes.
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UK manufacturing apprenticeships show minor rise, skills gap widens

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UK manufacturing apprenticeships rose slightly by 0.6% to 46,070 starts, but the sector's skills gap widens amid an ageing workforce and slow growth.
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Awin recovers over USD $250 million in lost affiliate revenue

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Awin's Conversion Protection Initiative has helped brands recover over USD $250 million in lost affiliate revenue, boosting conversion rates and sales significantly.
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Zama unveils privacy layer & $ZAMA token auction for blockchain

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Zama launches a confidentiality layer and $ZAMA token auction, enabling private, compliant onchain payments on public blockchains with encrypted transactions.
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Legacy systems stifle UK AI ambitions as budgets drain on upkeep

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Outdated IT systems hamper AI adoption in UK firms, with 61% citing legacy platforms as a key barrier amid budget and skills constraints.
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Xona & spotit partner to secure European critical infrastructure

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Xona and Belgian provider spotit have partnered to enhance secure remote access for Europe's critical infrastructure sectors, ensuring compliance and cybersecurity.
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Cardano foundations unite for 70 million ADA infrastructure bid

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Five leading Cardano organisations unite to request 70 million ADA from treasury, aiming to boost infrastructure and accelerate enterprise adoption.
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Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-powered HR coaching

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Ciphr has invested in UK AI platform MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech portfolio with advanced coaching tools for employee development and team management.
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Friendly fraud rise during Cyber Week threatens retail profits

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US retailers face rising friendly fraud during Cyber Week as 77% of shoppers dispute charges via banks, threatening profits amid USD $43.7bn online spend.
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UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules

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UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud in 2026 as criminals exploit gaps in regulation, prompting calls for urgent cross-sector action to protect consumers.
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Curvestone AI raises USD $4 million to automate regulated workflows

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London-based Curvestone AI has raised USD $4 million to boost its workflow automation tech aimed at regulated sectors like finance, legal and insurance.
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AI tools now essential as Europe tightens anti-money laundering rules

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Europe's new anti-money laundering rules mandate AI integration, as legacy systems fail to meet rising financial crime challenges and regulatory standards.
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APAC shoppers pay more for trusted brands with data privacy

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84% of Asia-Pacific shoppers will pay more for brands they trust with personal data, highlighting growing concern over digital privacy and customer experience.