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.
Stories by Sean
Google launches Gemini 2.5 models with pricing & speed updates
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api
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ai
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software development
Google unveils Gemini 2.5 AI updates, launching Flash-Lite for cost-efficient speed and revising pricing to enhance model accessibility and performance.
HPE & Veeam expand partnership for hybrid cloud resilience
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
HPE and Veeam have expanded their partnership to enhance hybrid cloud data resilience with integrated backup, migration, and cyber threat readiness solutions.
HPE & Commvault expand partnership to boost data resilience
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
HPE and Commvault have expanded their partnership to enhance cyber resilience and data protection for hybrid cloud enterprises, integrating advanced recovery solutions.
Cybersecurity staff face silence over breaches amid AI threats
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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cloud security
A Bitdefender report reveals 58% of UK cybersecurity staff face pressure to hide breaches amid rising AI-driven attacks and growing skills shortages.
Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ
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digital transformation
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cx
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genai
Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.
Over 40% of agentic AI projects set for cancellation by 2027
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai
Over 40% of agentic AI projects are predicted to be cancelled by 2027 due to costs, unclear value, and risk issues, finds Gartner research.
UK consumers wary of AI but persist with risky password habits
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data protection
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
UK consumers remain wary of AI handling their data, yet 16% still use the same password across all accounts, risking identity fraud despite security concerns.
ASOS expands use of Celonis to optimise supply chain operations
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
ASOS expands its collaboration with Celonis, using Process Intelligence to boost supply chain visibility and speed up order fulfilment amid economic pressures.
Ecommpay wins two Retail Systems Awards for payment innovation
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fintech
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api
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payment technologies
Ecommpay won Payments Innovation and Fraud Prevention of the Year at the Retail Systems Awards 2025 for pioneering eCommerce payout and fraud detection solutions.
Oracle named leader in Gartner’s 2025 analytics quadrant again
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms for the second year running, highlighting its AI-driven analytics.
E-invoicing could bring AUD $22.5 billion boost to Australia
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digital transformation
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fintech
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australian economy
Full adoption of e-invoicing could boost Australia's economy by AUD $22.5 billion annually through productivity gains, faster payments, and fraud reduction.
Lenovo unveils new hybrid AI platforms to boost enterprise adoption
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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open source
Lenovo has launched new hybrid AI platforms and services to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and scale with advanced infrastructure and training solutions.
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.
GitLab & IBM launch platform to modernise mainframe DevOps
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
GitLab and IBM launch GitLab Ultimate for IBM Z to modernise mainframe DevOps with native CI/CD and unified workflows on IBM z/OS.
Most firms in ANZ slow to hire AI leaders as security worries grow
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storage
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ai security
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ai
Only 12% of ANZ firms plan to hire AI leaders soon, as 46% cite security concerns as a major barrier to wider AI adoption despite optimism about its future impact.
Marko launches in New Zealand with personalised blood insights
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healthtech
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mental health
Marko launches in New Zealand, offering personalised blood test insights to help users optimise health with tailored nutrition and lifestyle plans.
San Jose Sharks turn to AI partners to revolutionise hockey tactics
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ai
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capgemini
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ml
The San Jose Sharks partner with Cambridge Consultants and Sportsology to integrate AI in hockey coaching, aiming to revolutionise tactics with data-driven insights.
Tata Consultancy opens three new European hubs for SDV growth
2 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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iot
Tata Consultancy opens three new European hubs in Germany and Romania to boost software-defined vehicle innovation in the automotive sector.
Reality check: Lenovo’s enterprise predictions for 2025 under the microscope
2 days ago
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Organisations in ANZ rapidly boost AI spending and sustainability efforts, while cybersecurity becomes a top priority amid rising threats and regulations.
JFrog & TL Consulting boost APAC software supply chain security
2 days ago
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devops
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digital transformation
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application security
JFrog partners with TL Consulting to enhance software supply chain security and governance for organisations across Asia Pacific using the JFrog Platform and expert consulting.