Sean Mitchell Journalist Profile

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BAI secures 3.8 GHz spectrum to expand private networks

Nov 27, 2024 | channellife.com.au | Sean Mitchell

BAI Communications has announced its successful application to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for licensed spectrum in the 3.8 GHz band, which will support the expansion of its private mobile network offerings. The new spectrum complements BAI's existing mmWave spectrum holdings and includes up to 50MHz allocated in major metropolitan and regional centres across Australia.
Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement

Nov 26, 2024 | channellife.com.au | Sean Mitchell

Bugcrowd has achieved global CREST accreditation, enabling it to offer CREST-accredited penetration testing services in the United States, Australia, and Singapore. Bugcrowd has expanded its services to include Australia and Singapore, bolstered by the acquisition of the Singapore Cybersecurity Agency (CSA) Penetration Testing License (PTL). This development follows Bugcrowd's CREST accreditation in the EMEA region in 2022.
AI integration in software raises architectural challenges

Nov 19, 2024 | itbrief.co.nz | Sean Mitchell

Software development teams are facing a significant shift in engineering practices as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into the development process. Moti Rafalin, the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of vFunction, has highlighted how AI advancements will accelerate code writing and software creation, but simultaneously reveal weaknesses in existing architectures.
Candid insights from NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang

Jun 12, 2024 | channellife.in | Sean Mitchell

At a recent press conference, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang offered a comprehensive look at the company's future, addressing pivotal issues ranging from high-bandwidth memory (HBM) partnerships to advancements in AI technology and strategic industry collaborations. The event, rich with full quotes, highlighted NVIDIA's commitment to innovation and its strategic positioning in the tech industry. The session opened with a question about NVIDIA's HBM partners.
Hitachi Vantara unveils hybrid cloud solutions with AMD EPYC

Jun 12, 2024 | datacentrenews.in | Sean Mitchell

Hitachi Vantara recently announced the development of high-performance and energy-efficient hybrid cloud and database solutions powered by AMD processors. The new solutions utilise the 4th Generation AMD EPYC CPUs and aim to offer significant advancements in data management and computing efficiency. Octavian Tanase, Chief Product Officer at Hitachi Vantara, remarked on the convergence of expertise and innovation this development represents.
79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver

Jun 6, 2024 | channellife.co.nz | Sean Mitchell

A recent Gartner survey has revealed that 79% of CEOs in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region view sustainability as a leading business growth opportunity for 2024. This regional percentage surpasses the global average, where 69% of CEOs see sustainability as critical to their business strategy. The survey highlights that sustainability not only remains a top business priority but has surpassed traditional metrics like productivity and efficiency.
CyberArk to acquire Venafi for $1.54 billion in major deal

May 20, 2024 | itbrief.asia | Sean Mitchell

CyberArk has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Venafi, a leader in machine identity management, for approximately USD $1.54 billion in cash and shares. This strategic acquisition is aimed at creating a unified, end-to-end machine identity security platform that will enhance CyberArk's identity security capabilities and expand its total addressable market (TAM) by nearly USD $10 billion to approximately USD $60 billion.
Pax8 unveils new tech initiative to support nonprofits globally

May 17, 2024 | channellife.co.uk | Sean Mitchell

Cloud commerce marketplace Pax8 has unveiled Pax8 Tech for Nonprofit, a new global initiative aimed at assisting nonprofit organisations and the IT service providers that support them. This innovative programme aims to deliver tailored, accessible, and cost-effective solutions integrated by Pax8 partners to enhance the technological capabilities of nonprofit entities worldwide.
Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds

Apr 18, 2024 | channellife.com.au | Sean Mitchell

According to the 2024 Imperva Bad Bot Report by Thales, a cybersecurity leader, nearly half (49.6%) of all global internet traffic was generated by bots, marking a 2% increase compared to 2022. This is the highest level of bot activity that Imperva has reported since it started monitoring automated traffic in 2013. For five uninterrupted years, the percentage of web traffic associated with bad bots has been growing, increasing to 32% in 2023 from 30.2% in 2022.
Stuff, Straker & Microsoft foster te reo Maori with AI

Mar 26, 2024 | channellife.co.nz | Sean Mitchell

Stuff, Straker, and Microsoft have announced their partnership aimed at driving an increase in the number of articles available in te reo Maori. The program, a unique blend of technological innovation and linguistic preservation, will bolster the revitalisation of this language, enabling it to be normalised across all of Stuff's digital platforms and publications.