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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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AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Dublin's Johnston Retail Services has launched the AgeAI app in Ireland, aimed at preventing underage vape sales through precise facial age estimation.
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Study reveals UK consumer confusion over fibre broadband

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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A new study reveals 77% of UK consumers are unaware that part-copper broadband can be marketed as 'fibre', prompting calls for clearer regulations.
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UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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education, learning & training
The UK & Ireland SAP User Group has launched its S/4HANA Academy to address the pressing skills shortage in SAP consulting, supporting businesses' transitions.
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Jon Howes appointed to lead global sales as Wasabi drives growth

Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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Wasabi Technologies has appointed Jon Howes as senior vice president of global sales to drive worldwide growth and expand market share.
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Infinigate & CYREBRO expand cybersecurity services in Europe

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Infinigate Group and CYREBRO are expanding their partnership to enhance cybersecurity services for Managed Service Providers across Europe.
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Vistage CEO survey shows UK SME leaders facing economic doubt

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Vistage's Q3 2024 CEO Confidence Index reveals a drop from 111.6 to 107.1, highlighting economic uncertainty for UK and Ireland SMEs amidst the looming Autumn Budget.
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Infinigate Cloud partners with N-able to expand EU cloud services

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Infinigate Cloud partners with N-able to expand cloud solutions across the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, enhancing MSP services.
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Integrity360 acquires Grove to expand global cyber security presence

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Integrity360 has acquired South Africa-based cyber security firm Grove Group, boosting its global reach and expanding its service capabilities. Financial terms undisclosed.
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John Lewis enhances retail media capabilities for brands

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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John Lewis introduces new retail media capabilities with Epsilon, empowering brands to craft adverts on johnlewis.com, enhancing customer engagement and sales.
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Rocketlane secures USD $24 million Series B funding for CRM platform

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Rocketlane has raised USD $24 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven CRM platform, aiming to revolutionise client project delivery.
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Consumers demand transparent, reliable business communications

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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A new report by Esendex reveals consumer demand for transparent and reliable business communications, with many willing to share details for personalised services.
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UiPath launches Automation Cloud on Microsoft Azure in UK

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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UiPath's Automation Cloud is now available on Microsoft Azure in the UK, enabling secure AI automation while complying with local data residency laws.
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Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Integrity360 launches a managed service using Fortinet's portfolio in Ireland, aiming to simplify cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises across Europe.
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Vita Health Group partners with Zellis to boost HR efficiency

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Vita Health Group partners with Zellis to streamline HR operations, enhance employee experience, and support growth with advanced digital tools and data-driven insights.
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Integrity360 & Armis secure cyber partnership across EMEA

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Integrity360 partners with Armis to strengthen cybersecurity across Europe, enhancing digital asset visibility and threat management for multiple sectors.
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Square & SevenRooms team up to enhance restaurant operations

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Square's new integration with SevenRooms aims to revolutionise hospitality management, enabling seamless data sharing for personalised guest experiences.
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New report uncovers evolving email threat landscape for Q1 2024

Thu, 16th May 2024
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2024 report highlights surging email threats from leading spam sources, new scams, and a notable rise in phishing attacks.
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UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act

Wed, 15th May 2024
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UK cybersecurity leaders are downplaying risks amid boardroom pressure, with many believing a £145k financial loss is needed to spur executive action.
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Vipre highlights evolving email threats in Q1 2024 report

Tue, 14th May 2024
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VIPRE's Q1 2024 report reveals evolving email threats, with the US leading in spam origin and industries like manufacturing and government increasingly targeted.
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HID partners with Smart Spaces & Cohesion for Android access control

Tue, 14th May 2024
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HID partners with Smart Spaces and Cohesion to deliver mobile credentials through Google Wallet, for simplified access to buildings and systems via Android devices.