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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Akaysha Energy adopts Gurobi tech to optimise global battery assets
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
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decision intelligence
Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi’s optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.
Adobe's Chief Legal Officer on ethics & trust in the generative AI era
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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martech
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genai
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Adobe's Chief Legal Officer highlights ethics, transparency and government engagement as key to trust in the evolving generative AI landscape.
Exclusive: Oracle's marketplace passes 400 Fusion AI agents
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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uc
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hyperscale
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cx
Oracle's Fusion AI agent platform surpasses 400 agents, enabling partners like Deloitte and Accenture to develop and distribute AI tools within enterprise apps.
Osome recognised as leading AI business platform in fintech ranking
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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smb
Osome, an AI-driven business platform, ranked among Singapore’s top fintech firms for easing financial admin and aiding business growth.
Australians pursue art at home despite cost-of-living concerns
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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genai
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samsung
Despite cost-of-living pressures, 45% of Australians want more art at home, with Samsung driving demand through its popular Art TV range and Art Store.
New Zealand students face digital risks well beyond social media
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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instagram
New Zealand students face rising digital risks across gaming, educational tools and AI, with bullying and harmful content often shielded from adult oversight.
DBS rolls out AI-powered virtual assistant Joy to all SMEs
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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devops
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fintech
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cx
DBS has launched its AI-powered virtual assistant, DBS Joy, for all corporate clients, enhancing 24/7 support and boosting SME customer satisfaction by 23%.
DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m US deals as orders & pipeline surge
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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saas
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us government
DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m in US government contracts, boosting orders and expanding production to meet rising demand for counter-drone technology.
HP New Zealand leads with dual sustainability certifications for IT
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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clean technologies
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hp
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sustainability
HP New Zealand is the first IT brand to earn dual Eco Choice Aotearoa and TCO Certified labels, acknowledging its strong sustainability credentials locally and globally.
Philippines data centre alliance forms to boost digital hub status
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Philippines data centre operators form DCPH alliance to boost digital infrastructure and position the country as a key Southeast Asian digital hub.
Is OpenAI planning an AI cloud to rival AWS, Azure & Google?
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signalled plans to launch an AI cloud platform, aiming to rival AWS, Azure and Google Cloud in offering computing power.
Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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displays
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hybrid & remote work
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windows
The Espresso 15 Pro is a premium 15.6-inch portable 4K monitor with vibrant colours, high brightness and a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium design.
Exclusive: Google on AI-powered attacks & cyber threats in Australia
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.
EonFibre & Datacentre220 boost fibre links for NZ data hubs
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
EonFibre partners with Datacentre220 to offer DC Direct fibre links in Auckland, boosting high-capacity data connections across New Zealand's digital hubs.
NRMA Insurance gains exclusive airport ad presence with JCDecaux
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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martech
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jcdecaux
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airport
NRMA Insurance secures exclusive advertising at Sydney and Adelaide airports through JCDecaux deal, reaching over 50 million passengers yearly.
EXOq research hub to boost Oxford region by GBP £1.4 billion
Sat, 8th Nov 2025
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robots
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physical security
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quantum computing
EXOq, a new research district near Oxford, will bring GBP £1.4 billion annually and 7,000 jobs, boosting the local economy and innovation sector.
Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition
Sat, 8th Nov 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cartech
Hexaware has acquired CyberSolve to enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven identity and access management, boosting global digital security and compliance.
New Zealand’s tech exports hit NZD $20bn, led by ICT growth
Sat, 8th Nov 2025
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fintech
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financial systems
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ai
New Zealand’s tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country’s third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.
New Zealand’s best in cybersecurity honoured at 2025 iSANZ Awards
Sat, 8th Nov 2025
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saas
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
New Zealand’s top cybersecurity experts and organisations were honoured at the 2025 iSANZ Awards amid rising cybercrime losses of NZD $1.6 billion annually.
Forrester predicts AI errors to cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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rpa
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genai
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Forrester warns that AI errors could cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion by 2026 due to unregulated tool use, while influencer spending and AI negotiation rise.