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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Digital NZSL library to boost access for Deaf New Zealanders
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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te reo māori
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sign language
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assistive technology
A new digital New Zealand Sign Language library, featuring 10,000 signs and avatars, will enhance communication for Deaf Kiwis from early next year.
Half of New Zealand’s small businesses lack websites as consumers turn away from social media
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
Nearly half of New Zealand’s small businesses lack a website, despite 74% of consumers valuing websites over social media for engaging with organisations.
Explained: Trump signs order for national AI platform
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
President Donald Trump signed an order launching the Genesis Mission, a national AI platform uniting US supercomputers and data to boost innovation and leadership.
Lion partners with TCS to drive IT overhaul & AI innovation
Sat, 29th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Lion partners with Tata Consultancy Services to modernise IT systems and adopt AI, boosting efficiency and innovation across Australia and New Zealand operations.
UK retail cyber attacks spread evenly, not linked to key events
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
UK retail cyber attacks occur consistently year-round, not just around shopping events, exposing sensitive data of millions and challenging risk timing assumptions.
Poor service could cost Australian retailers AUD $66 billion
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Australian retailers risk losing AUD $66 billion this peak season as 41% of consumers cut spending after poor service experiences, warns Qualtrics research.
Fragmented procurement hampers value delivery in the ANZ public sector
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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public sector
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skills shortage
Research reveals fragmented procurement, skill gaps, and low tech investment hinder value delivery in Australia and New Zealand's public sector contracting.
Netskope partners with PT Securite Asia to boost Indonesian cybersecurity
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Netskope has partnered with PT Securite Asia Indonesia to enhance cybersecurity services for organisations across Indonesia, focusing on finance and government sectors.
Falling NZD makes Europe, US pricier while Asia draws travellers
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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nzd
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new zealand dollar
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tourism
The falling New Zealand dollar is pushing up holiday costs in Europe and the US, while travel to Asia becomes more affordable for Kiwi travellers.
Labuan Re boosts performance & cuts costs with green data centre
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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dr
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Labuan Reinsurance cut costs by 30% and boosted IT performance by 70% after migrating to AMD EPYC CPUs in a green data centre in Cyberjaya.
CISOs face AI, deep-fakes & regulatory minefield in 2026
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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encryption
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.
Australia’s gender pay gap narrows but major disparities remain
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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gender diversity
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parental leave
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gender gap
Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, yet women earn AUD $0.789 for every dollar men make, with disparities persisting across sectors and leadership roles.
Fraud losses top GBP £1.17 billion as Black Friday scams surge
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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e-commerce
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
Fraud losses in the UK surged to GBP £1.17 billion in 2024, with Black Friday scams and unauthorised card fraud sharply increasing online threats.
Western Europe’s PC market surges as Windows deadline looms
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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it industry
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pc market
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windows 10
Western Europe's PC market surged in October with double-digit revenue growth ahead of Windows 10's support deadline driving widespread device upgrades.
Data breach at OpenAI through analytics provider Mixpanel platform
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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mfa
OpenAI ends Mixpanel use after a data breach exposed limited user information linked to its API platform, with no impact on core systems reported.
n8n unveils version 2.0 with major security & interface updates
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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rpa
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software development
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software updates
n8n launches version 2.0 with enhanced security, autosave, and interface updates, supporting users from individuals to multinational firms.
Victoria Police use Auror tech to tackle organised retail crime
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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law enforcement
Victoria Police use Auror technology to connect retailers and law enforcement, tackling organised retail crime and leading to multiple arrests across Melbourne.
AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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malware
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phishing
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physical security
AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.
Prezzee launches PrezzeePay to simplify global digital gifting
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Prezzee launches PrezzeePay, enabling retailers worldwide to offer unified digital gift cards without costly system changes, targeting cashless Gen Z shoppers.
Jane Livesey starts as Microsoft ANZ President to drive AI growth
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Jane Livesey is appointed President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, returning to tech to lead amid a pivotal AI-driven transformation.