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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Irish cyber firms defy Europe's funding slump in 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Irish cybersecurity dealmaking surged 40% in 2024, bucking a 9.5% funding drop across Europe as investors backed more Irish startups.
Veeam appoints Piero Gallucci to lead UK & Ireland
Last month
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Veeam taps seasoned sales and channel leader Piero Gallucci as Regional Vice President to drive UK and Ireland data resilience growth.
Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Netskope unveils NewEdge AI Fast Path to speed secure enterprise traffic to major AI clouds, cutting latency for chatbots and agents.
CrowdStrike unveils FalconID to combat AI-driven phishing
Last month
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pam
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mfa
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cloud security
CrowdStrike launches FalconID, a “zero-friction” biometric MFA tool that binds logins to trusted devices to counter AI-powered phishing.
F5 Labs unveils monthly AI model security leaderboards
Last month
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data protection
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devops
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application security
F5 Labs launches monthly AI security leaderboards, ranking popular models on new indices of risk, resilience and cost under live attack.
Integrity boosts UK capacity with Canon varioPRINT iX3200
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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rpa
Integrity boosts UK output with a Canon varioPRINT iX3200, adding capacity and colour flexibility for its GBP £70m multi-site operations.
Study probes how public sector AI handles UK accents
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
A UK study will test how well public sector chatbots understand regional accents amid fears some voices are left behind by AI systems.
UK tech showcase targets 6G, IoT & security at MWC
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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uc
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data protection
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network infrastructure
The UK's MWC 2026 pavilion will unite 60 organisations to spotlight 5G, 6G, IoT, satellite innovation and quantum-safe cybersecurity.
Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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climate change
The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.
Acronis names Jo Holliday UK & Ireland General Manager
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Acronis appoints Jo Holliday as UK and Ireland General Manager to drive partner-led growth in its expanding cyber protection business.
Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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it industry
Tech founders Julie Collison and Emma O'Brien top Tide everywoman awards as women-led firms eye growth despite tough UK backdrop.
Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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surveillance
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biometrics
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crypto
Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
Hyphen appoints Eva Diego to spearhead global growth
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
Hyphen names Eva Diego as CEO to drive global expansion, sharpening its focus on digital infrastructure and complex masterplanning.
UK & Irish SME chiefs back growth despite economic gloom
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UK and Irish SME bosses fear a worsening economy yet still plan to ramp up investment, betting on AI, innovation and sales growth in 2026.
Explainer: Undersea cables quietly powering the AI revolution
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Undersea fibre-optic cables, carrying 95% of international internet traffic, are expanding rapidly to support soaring AI and cloud computing data demands.
UK drivers stick with older cars, switch insurers less
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
UK motorists cling to older, cheaper cars and shop around less for cover as easing premiums and cost pressures dampen insurer switching.
University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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saas
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edutech
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data analytics
University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.
Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
Small businesses in UK & Ireland face barriers to AI adoption
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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smb
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.
Canon unveils ultra-compact desktop scanners for small spaces
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Canon launches ultra-compact desktop scanners DR-C350 and DR-C340, designed to fit small spaces and boost productivity in offices and retail settings.