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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

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HPE unveils new private cloud & storage services for AI era
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
HPE expands its private cloud portfolio, cutting VM licence costs by up to 90% and boosting data security and energy efficiency for hybrid IT clients.
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AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
Yesterday
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data protection
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siem
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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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Getac unveils rugged Copilot+ PC with AI for critical sectors
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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ai
Getac will debut the B360 Plus, the world's first fully rugged Copilot+ PC, at its 2025 Innovation Day, showcasing AI's role in tough industry computing.
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Sennheiser launches solo Profile Wireless mic with 32-bit float
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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sennheiser
Sennheiser unveils Profile Wireless 1-channel mic for solo creators, offering high-quality sound and 32-bit float recording from AUD $369.
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ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains
Yesterday
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robots
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.
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Zoho unveils Ulaa Enterprise for secure, privacy-first browsing
Yesterday
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smartphones
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data protection
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dlp
Zoho launches Ulaa Enterprise, a secure, privacy-focused browser designed to enhance organisational control and reduce IT workload from USD $1/month per device.
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CAUDIT Cloud aims to cut costs & boost IT in Australasian universities
Yesterday
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edutech
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private cloud
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digital transformation
CAUDIT and Macquarie Cloud Services have launched CAUDIT Cloud to help Australasian universities tackle IT costs, compliance, and data challenges affordably.
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Kumail Nanjiani to headline Datadog DASH conference in New York
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siem
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digital transformation
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cartech
Kumail Nanjiani will headline Datadog’s DASH conference in New York, speaking on creativity under pressure on 10-11 June 2025.
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Twilio teams with Microsoft to drive enterprise conversational AI
Yesterday
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Twilio partners with Microsoft in a multi-year deal to boost enterprise conversational AI, enhancing customer engagement through advanced AI and Azure integration.
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PayPal launches Complete Payments to boost Singapore trade
Yesterday
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fintech
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
PayPal launches Complete Payments in Singapore, enabling businesses to accept payments from 200+ markets with rapid settlement and multi-currency support.
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Dematic launches FD Shuttle for flexible APAC warehouse storage
Yesterday
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robots
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supply chain & logistics
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wms
Dematic unveils FD Shuttle, a flexible automated storage system for APAC warehouses, enhancing efficiency with rail-free design and local manufacturing.
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Motorola edge 60 fusion arrives in Australia for AUD $699
Yesterday
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smartphones
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Motorola launches the edge 60 fusion in Australia for AUD $699, featuring AI-driven tools, a Sony LYTIA 700C sensor, and its brightest display yet.
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Informatica unveils AI Agent Engineering for data management
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cdp
Informatica unveils AI Agent Engineering and CLAIRE Agents to enhance trusted data management and AI orchestration across major cloud platforms.
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Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work
Yesterday
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edutech
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genai
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Deloitte survey reveals NZ Gen Z and millennials prioritise financial security, well-being, and purpose, with rising workplace stress and growing GenAI use.
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Billie launches B2B Pay Later solution for Stripe merchants
2 days ago
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fintech
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bnpl
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payment technologies
Billie becomes the first B2B Pay Later solution widely available on Stripe, enabling merchants in 11 European countries to offer flexible payments to business buyers.
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Teletrac Navman unveils AI camera to boost Australian fleet safety
2 days ago
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digital entertainment
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fleet management
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teletrac navman
Teletrac Navman launches the AI-powered Multi IQ Camera for 360° fleet safety in Australia's heavy vehicle sector, integrating with its TN360 platform.
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SenTRACK 2.0 launches to deliver adaptive AI surveillance
2 days ago
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surveillance
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edge computing
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supply chain & logistics
SenSen launches SenTRACK 2.0, an AI-driven platform offering adaptive surveillance with real-time, role-based automation for complex environments.
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OPPO launches 2025 photo awards with NZD $212,000 prize pool
2 days ago
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smartphones
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oppo
OPPO's 2025 Global Photography Awards open for entries, offering over NZD $212,000 in prizes for photos shot on OPPO smartphones worldwide.
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Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes
2 days ago
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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NICE & AWS join forces to deliver AI-powered customer service
2 days ago
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saas
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uc
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digital transformation
NICE and AWS have teamed up to offer NICE's CXone Mpower AI on AWS Marketplace, enhancing AI-driven customer service with unified, scalable cloud solutions.