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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Edifier expands R1280DB speaker range across 170 Officeworks stores
Last month
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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speakers
Edifier’s R1280DB Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers are now available in over 170 Officeworks stores across Australia, priced at AUD $199.99.
One NZ speeds up network repairs with Amazon Bedrock powered AI
Last month
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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cx
One NZ uses Amazon Bedrock-powered AI to speed network repairs, cutting analysis time by 80% and improving response during outages and storms.
Vijil raises USD $17 million to boost resilience of enterprise AI
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hyperscale
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Vijil secured USD $17 million to enhance enterprise AI resilience, addressing security and governance challenges with a platform using continuous learning.
EIU launches AI tool to aid decision-making in global markets
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
EIU unveils Viewpoint AI, a tool that uses generative AI to simplify global market insights and support strategic decision-making in over 200 markets.
Starlink & Proximus Global to bridge mobile gaps in Europe
Last month
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dr
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cloud services
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bics
Starlink partners with Proximus Global to deliver direct satellite broadband to smartphones, bridging mobile coverage gaps across Europe’s remote and underserved areas.
IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan
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martech
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commerce systems
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physical security
IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.
Procure AI secures USD $13 million to boost procurement automation
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
London-based Procure AI raised USD $13 million seed funding to expand its AI-driven procurement automation across Europe, boosting efficiency and cost savings.
Lovable & Purple chip in for school hackathon to address tech gap
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ai
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teched
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coding
Hulme Grammar School hosts a 12-hour hackathon uniting 100 pupils to tackle local challenges and help close the UK’s GBP £27.6bn digital skills gap.
ELES joins ENCS to bolster cyber defences for power grids
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Slovenia's transmission operator ELES has joined ENCS to boost cyber defences and enhance the security of Europe's interconnected power grids.
Vertiv unveils PowerDirect 7100 to boost hybrid energy for EMEA
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Vertiv launches the PowerDirect 7100, a hybrid-ready DC power system boosting network reliability and renewable energy use across EMEA telecom and edge sites.
Showpad co-founder Louis Jonckheere to lead Aikido US push
Last month
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saas
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devops
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cloud security
Louis Jonckheere, Showpad co-founder, joins Aikido Security to lead its ambitious US expansion as General Manager for North America.
AI & cyber warfare set to reshape security threats by 2026
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
By 2026, AI advances and cyber warfare will enable wider access to sophisticated malware, increasing threats from insiders and state-backed attacks, warns CyXcel.
Infinigate named AWS seller of record to boost EMEA & ANZ cloud
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Infinigate is now an AWS Designated Seller of Record across EMEA and ANZ, aiming to boost cloud distribution and speed procurement by up to 85% for partners.
Atturra partners with TCG Process to boost AI-driven automation
Last month
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Atturra partners with TCG Process to offer AI-driven automation tools for Australian local governments, education and utilities sectors to boost efficiency.
Digital GP platform launches in New Zealand to ease clinic strain
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healthtech
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telehealth
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telemedicine
New Zealand's digital GP platform Moshy launches telehealth services to ease clinic strain by shifting non-urgent consultations online, starting with weight loss support.
Agentic AI to transform APJ businesses & security by 2026
Last month
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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blockchain
Agentic AI will transform Asia-Pacific and Japan businesses by 2026, boosting productivity but raising new insider risks and security challenges.
YouVersion app sees record 2025 engagement led by Singapore users
Last month
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
YouVersion app hit a record 19 million daily users in 2025, with Singapore leading growth driven by Gen Z seeking mental health and personal development.
Freshworks launches standalone platform to boost business teams
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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uc
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data protection
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hcm
Freshworks unveils Freshservice for Business Teams as a standalone platform, enabling HR, Finance and Legal to independently manage internal workflows.
Photonics seen as key to greener AI as energy use surges in Europe
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
Photonics could be key to cutting Europe’s soaring AI energy demands and emissions as a new report warns current tech cannot meet growth sustainably.
Fujifilm Australia boosts binoculars warranty to ten years
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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biodiversity
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binoculars
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consumer tech
Fujifilm Australia extends its Fujinon binoculars warranty to ten years for optical parts, exceeding typical market coverage and boosting customer confidence.