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 - Page 24
Manchester summit explores AI, data & creativity in marketing
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Over 100 marketing leaders convened in Manchester to explore AI, data, and creativity shaping the future of marketing technology in 2026.
ThoughtSpot launches StartupSpot to offer startups AI analytics
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
ThoughtSpot has unveiled StartupSpot, a programme offering early-stage firms AI analytics integration for USD $12,999 per year, aiding data-driven product features.
Zopa launches GBP £1 minimum investment accounts with Upvest
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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fintech
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stock market
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etfs
Zopa teams with Upvest to launch investment accounts with a GBP £1 minimum, aiming to make investing accessible to millions of UK savers.
SEON unveils advanced compliance tools for cross-border AML
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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money laundering
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swift
SEON launches enhanced AML platform tools to help businesses manage complex cross-border compliance with flexible screening and investigative analytics.
P. Louise hits GBP £2 million in TikTok sales in just 14 hours
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
Manchester beauty brand P. Louise raked in GBP £2 million in sales on TikTok Shop within 14 hours, aided by eCommerce consultancy PushON.
How a 25-year-old in banking boosted salary to GBP £85,000
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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product management
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job market
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financial services
Amy Reynolds, 25, boosted her salary to GBP £85,000 by 23 through banking apprenticeships and strategic career planning without a traditional university route.
Crest Audio adds EASE & CLF2 support to CPL+ loudspeakers
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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speakers
Crest Audio's CPL+ loudspeakers now support EASE and CLF2 data formats, enabling precise acoustic modelling for AV consultants and system designers.
Iceotope launches KUL BOX to boost AI edge computing in factories
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Iceotope unveils KUL BOX, a compact liquid-cooled rack system enhancing AI edge computing in factories, hospitals and telecom sites lacking datacentre facilities.
Manchester fintech sector surges with GBP £1bn annual boost
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Manchester’s fintech sector, now worth over GBP £1 billion annually, hosts FinTech North’s conference highlighting innovation, diversity, and growth in the region.
Brands race to embed NFC in packaging as consumers seek trust
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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data analytics
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iam
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supply chain
Brands rapidly adopt NFC packaging as 49% of consumers are willing to pay more for connected products offering transparency and authenticity.
Robotic Marketer launches unified marketing & project platform
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Robotic Marketer unveils a unified platform combining marketing automation and project management to help SMBs streamline and automate their campaigns.
Vloggi launches AI platform to address deepfake & compliance risks
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital entertainment
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erp
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teched
Australian firm Vloggi launches Vloggi AI, a platform turning mobile videos into verified, compliant evidence to combat deepfake risks across industries.
digiDirect unveils major Black Friday tech deals with up to 50% off
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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samsung
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asus
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online shopping
digiDirect launches Black Friday Clickathon with up to 50% off cameras, computers and mobile devices across major brands like Sony, Canon and Apple.
Small firms turn to autonomous platforms for marketing gains
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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cdp
Small firms are adopting autonomous all-in-one marketing platforms to cut costs and boost efficiency amid rising staff expenses and tech complexities.
Unified security platforms help firms tackle network complexity
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Organisations are adopting unified security platforms to simplify network management, reduce errors and enhance threat detection amid growing infrastructure complexity.
Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with up to 80% off books
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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online shopping
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booktopia
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black friday
Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with discounts up to 80% on thousands of titles across genres, running through early December with delivery Australia-wide.
Contact centre agent burnout costs top AUD $20 million yearly
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Contact centre agent burnout costs Australian firms over AUD $20 million annually, driven by high turnover and costly operational challenges.
Salesforce debuts Agentforce Commerce for AI-driven retail sales
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Salesforce launches Agentforce Commerce, a platform enabling retailers to sell via AI-driven channels like ChatGPT, boosting engagement and orders globally.
Thermomix TM7 wins Gold for design excellence at top awards
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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ux
The Thermomix TM7 won Gold for Product Design at the Australian Good Design Awards, praised for its blend of hardware and digital innovation.
LG rolls out major Black Friday discounts across Australia
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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marketing
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online shopping
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black friday
LG Electronics Australia offers major Black Friday discounts on home entertainment, appliances and IT products until early December or while stocks last.