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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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HP unveils new Indigo presses & marks 3,000 global installs

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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HP unveiled new Indigo digital presses at Labelexpo Europe 2025, celebrating 3,000 global installs and boosting label and packaging printing efficiency.
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Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.
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UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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clean technologies
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insurance
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climate change
UK insurers paid over GBP £150 million for subsidence damage as climate change risks threaten 1.2 million more homes by 2050, ABI and LexisNexis warn.
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Wearable tech brings lab-grade biomechanics to trails

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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sportstech
Smart socks and GPS from Danu Sports are helping University of Queensland researchers bring lab-grade biomechanics to Brisbane's trails.
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MoveAhead uses mobile games to get Australian kids active

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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healthtech
Irish start-up MoveAhead is using motion-tracking mobile games to get Australian kids off the couch and building basic movement skills.
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Safe Software expands to UK & Ireland to boost customer support

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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bi
Safe Software expands to the UK and Ireland, opening new centres to enhance European customer support and target USD $250m revenue by 2028.
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Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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malware
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devops
Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.
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UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion for digital growth & NHS

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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ai
The UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion to boost digital growth, transform the NHS, and increase police funding to modernise public services nationwide.
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Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn

Fri, 30th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
Nexer reports a 35% turnover rise for 2024, marking five years of growth despite tech sector downturn and economic uncertainty in the UK.
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UK consumers sceptical of AI's emotional skills in service roles

Mon, 19th May 2025
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UK consumers remain sceptical about AI's ability to provide emotionally intelligent customer service, with only 55% believing it can recognise emotions.
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AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts

Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
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UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks

Tue, 13th May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity insurance
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digital transformation
A new Ekco survey found 59% of UK and Irish IT leaders now view AI-driven cyber threats as a bigger concern than traditional breaches amid rising cloud use.
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Asia-Pacific leads global tech talent as AI boosts job market

Tue, 6th May 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ai
The Asia-Pacific region hosts the world's eight largest tech talent markets, each with over 500,000 tech workers, driven by AI growth and venture capital.
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LG Smart TVs introduce Xbox app for cloud gaming in 26 countries

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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gaming
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LG has launched the Xbox app on Smart TVs in 26 countries, allowing users to stream Xbox games via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with a compatible controller.
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Honor launches 400 Lite 5G smartphone in UK & Ireland

Sat, 12th Apr 2025
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android
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smartphones
HONOR has unveiled the HONOR 400 Lite 5G, set to launch in the UK and Ireland on 22 April 2025, priced from GBP £249.99, featuring advanced AI camera technology.
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Aimer Farming unveils AI toolset to boost farm profitability

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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agricultural technology
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data analytics
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Aimer Farming has unveiled Aimer Vision, an AI tool aimed at enhancing dairy profitability by up to USD $400 per hectare for New Zealand farmers.
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Ricoh partners with PrintReleaf for reforestation support

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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printing
Ricoh has teamed up with PrintReleaf in Australia to enhance sustainability efforts, offsetting paper use through global reforestation initiatives.
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Cloudera named among Ireland's best workplaces for women

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Cloudera has been honoured as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces for Women 2025, celebrating their ongoing commitment to supporting female employees.
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AI Summit in Paris highlights responsible innovation goals

Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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The AI Summit in Paris brought industry leaders together to discuss ethical AI implementation, highlighting the urgent need for responsible strategies to harness its potential.