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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Tosi rebrand signals new era in secure OT network solutions
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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digital twins
Tosibox has rebranded as Tosi, shifting from hardware supplier to cyber physical systems provider, enhancing secure OT network solutions with faster deployments.
Data centre growth in Australia faces power & utility delays
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Australia's data centre boom faces delays as power and utility access bottlenecks slow construction amid rising AI-driven demand.
Prophet names James Sawyer VP to drive predictive growth in ANZ
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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marketing
Prophet appoints James Sawyer as VP Sales and Partnerships to boost growth and predictive decision intelligence in Sydney and Brisbane markets.
Yubico unveils post-quantum security keys & new digital identity features
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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encryption
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crypto
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quantum computing
Yubico unveils prototypes of post-quantum security keys and new digital identity features, enhancing authentication beyond passwords with stronger, privacy-focused tech.
Clinicians invited to invest in Heidi as Series B raises USD $65m
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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ai
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nhs
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monash health
Heidi, an AI care partner for clinicians, raises USD $65m in Series B, inviting Australian clinicians to invest and own a stake in the firm.
Australian AI investment rises but most projects stall at pilot stage
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Australian firms boost AI investment by 32%, yet 62% struggle to move beyond pilots amid rising pressure to prove results and tackle skill shortages.
NBN Co rolls out greener, faster devices for homes & businesses
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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uc
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power / energy
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hybrid & remote work
NBN Co begins rolling out greener, faster Network Termination Devices that cut energy use by 33% and boost internet speeds for Aussie homes and businesses.
Unleashed targets smaller manufacturers with new MRP tool
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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unleashed software
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user interface
Unleashed Software launches an easy-to-use material requirements planning tool, priced at AUD $150/month, to aid small manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand.
Explainer: The spectacular collapse of Apple's Buzzle stores
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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apple
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stock exchange
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apple store
Buzzle, formed as Apple’s largest Australian reseller in 2000, collapsed within six months amid the dot‑com bust, sparking a precedent‑setting legal battle with Apple.
KiwiSaaS relaunches as industry-led network to boost NZ SaaS
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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financial systems
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payment technologies
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xero
KiwiSaaS relaunches as an industry-led network under NZTech to drive growth and connect New Zealand’s booming SaaS sector contributing NZD $2.2bn to GDP.
Lisa Fong steps down as NCSC chief after 13 years of service
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
Lisa Fong has resigned as head of New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Centre after 13 years, leaving a strengthened agency and legacy.
California proposes strict AI safety rules to protect children
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
California proposes stringent AI safety rules to protect children, including testing chatbots, banning phones in schools, and raising privacy age to 18.
MaRS relaunches Capital Programme to connect startups with global VC
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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ai
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startup ecosystem
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venture capital
MaRS relaunches its Capital Programme to connect global investors with top Canadian tech startups, boosting early-stage funding and market access.
Canada’s M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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cartech
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supply chain
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m&a
Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.
Wi-Fi IoT chipset spending to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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iot
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iiot
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casb
Spending on Wi-Fi IoT chipsets is projected to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030, driven by low-power tech and new Wi-Fi standards like 6E and 7.
Wasabi & ScorePlay partner to boost AI for sports media
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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storage
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cloud storage
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digital media
Wasabi Technologies and ScorePlay partner to offer AI-powered media management and cloud storage, helping sports organisations control and share content more efficiently.
Red Hat unveils AI 3 to help UK firms scale enterprise AI
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
Red Hat launches AI 3, its hybrid cloud AI platform, to help UK firms scale AI from experiments to production, boosting performance and cutting costs.
Geotab Vitality launches behaviour rewards to boost fleet safety
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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fleet management
Geotab Vitality launches a rewards-based driver safety platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut accidents and costs with positive behavioural incentives.
GitLab 18.5 debuts AI agents & new UI for streamlined dev ops
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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devops
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apm
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ai
GitLab 18.5 launches AI agents and a new UI to enhance security, streamline workflows, and boost efficiency for software development teams.
Australian shoppers cautious on AI, trust key for Black Friday
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Australian shoppers remain wary of AI-driven retail ahead of Black Friday 2025, prioritising trust and data privacy over automated experiences.