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 15
QuickBooks Payments aims to tackle GBP £2.5 billion late invoice gap
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fintech
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financial systems
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smb
QuickBooks Payments launches in the UK to help SMBs cut late invoices, aiming to tackle a GBP £2.5 billion annual payment delay problem.
Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.
Foxtel boosts live 4K sports streaming with Fastly CDN tech
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digital entertainment
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streaming
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buffering
Foxtel enhances live 4K sports streaming for over a million viewers with Fastly’s CDN, ensuring stable, high-quality broadcasts across Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
Workforce underprepared for AI despite widespread awareness
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hcm
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ai
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skills shortage
Despite widespread awareness of AI's impact, most workers lack the skills and training needed, posing challenges as businesses embrace AI technology.
Logitech launches Alto Keys K98M keyboard in Australia amid rising demand
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hybrid & remote work
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clean technologies
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trends & predictions
Logitech launches the Alto Keys K98M mechanical keyboard in Australia, targeting rising demand for customisable, stylish productivity tools with AI features.
NEXTDC begins TK1 Tokyo data centre to boost AI & cloud growth
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
NEXTDC has begun building its first Tokyo data centre, TK1, to support Japan's growing AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure needs with 28MW capacity.
Australian data centres drive AUD $7.2 billion public investment
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agricultural technology
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hyperscale
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dc
Australian data centres attract AUD $7.2 billion public investment, boosting energy and water infrastructure while enhancing national digital and economic growth.
Australia's cloud security & AI strategies to shift by 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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hyperscale
By 2026, Australian organisations will prioritise digital sovereignty and distributed AI, reshaping cloud strategies to boost security and resilience amid rising AI-driven threats.
Australian SMEs show rising confidence & digital adoption in 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian SMEs show growing confidence into 2026, with rising revenue and increased digital adoption helping them tackle soaring energy costs and economic challenges.
Ecommpay handbook guides eCommerce firms on payment analytics
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e-commerce
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kpis
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market growth
Ecommpay has launched a handbook to help eCommerce firms harness payment analytics for improving checkout, boosting revenue, and reducing cart abandonment.
Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to boost retail media targeting
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martech
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digital entertainment
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e-commerce
Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to launch a retail media solution linking verified shopper data across TV, audio and online for better ad targeting.
Paragon secures EUR €585 million to fund global growth & tech
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partner programmes
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customer service
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managed services
Paragon secures EUR €585 million refinancing to fund global expansion and advance AI and cloud technologies, targeting new markets and growth.
Half of global mobile users may switch for satellite coverage
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cx
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martech
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mobile data
Nearly half of mobile users worldwide would switch providers for satellite coverage, with 60% willing to pay extra for reliable service beyond traditional dead zones.
Generative AI platforms drive surge in digital discovery & sales
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Generative AI platforms have boosted digital discovery and sales, with app downloads up 319% and AI referrals generating 1.1 billion visits in June 2025.
Infor expands AWS partnership with Velocity Suite launch in EU
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digital transformation
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encryption
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hyperscale
Infor launches its Velocity Suite in AWS Marketplace and joins AWS European Sovereign Cloud launch to boost cloud ERP adoption across Europe.
Cohesity partners with AWS for European sovereign cloud launch
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data protection
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Cohesity joins AWS as a launch partner for the European Sovereign Cloud, enhancing data security and cyber resilience for compliant regional data management.
Wasabi unveils hidden backup feature to thwart cyber attacks
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Wasabi Technologies launches Covert Copy, a free hidden backup feature shielding data from cyberattacks for healthcare, finance and public sectors.
Westcon-Comstor & Check Point launch API to automate renewals
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Westcon-Comstor and Check Point have launched an API to automate renewals, boosting efficiency and cutting turnaround times for EMEA channel partners.
Westcon-Comstor expands NZ portfolio with Ivanti agreement
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firewalls
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Ivanti to distribute its IT and security software across New Zealand, enhancing offerings for local channel partners.
Thryv launches AI marketing tool to boost home service growth
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crm
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cx
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martech
Thryv has launched an AI marketing tool in Australia and New Zealand to help home service businesses automate sales and boost their online presence.