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Sean Mitchell
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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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eBay Live brings real-time streaming auctions to Australian fans

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eBay Live launches in Australia, offering real-time streaming auctions for trading cards, allowing buyers to bid, chat, and interact with sellers instantly.
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Unlimit launches Stable.com to simplify global stablecoin swaps

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Unlimit launches Stable.com, a non-custodial platform enabling gasless, zero-fee stablecoin swaps and direct conversion across 150 currencies worldwide.
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JobAdder unveils AI tool to streamline hiring & uncover talent

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JobAdder launches Adder Intelligence, an AI tool in Australia and New Zealand that automates hiring by uncovering talent and cutting recruitment time by 67%.
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AARON Awards launched to honour AI-led commercial creativity

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The AARON Awards have been launched globally to celebrate AI-led creativity in advertising, focusing on solo and small teams advancing commercial campaign innovation.
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Forward Edge-AI delivers quantum device, wins fifth security patent

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Forward Edge-AI delivers Isidore Quantum device to Taiwan’s National Central University, securing critical infrastructure with its fifth US patent in quantum-safe communications.
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AI-driven scams to surge, warns Trend Micro in new forecast

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Trend Micro warns AI-driven scams will surge by 2026, using deepfakes and multi-channel tactics to trap victims in sophisticated frauds globally.
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AI-powered scams rise in complexity as Aussies lose AUD $945M

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AI-powered scams have caught Australians out, with losses hitting AUD $945M in 2024 as fraudsters exploit sophisticated, multi-channel tactics.
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Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

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Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.
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Amazon unveils Nova 2 AI models & launches custom Forge tools

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Amazon launches Nova 2 AI suite with four new models and introduces Nova Forge for firms to create custom AI solutions tailored to diverse industries and tasks.
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AWS introduces Security Hub for unified threat detection in cloud

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AWS has launched Security Hub, offering near real-time threat correlation and unified security insights to streamline cloud threat detection and response.
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Amazon boosts S3 Vectors with bigger scale & faster queries

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Amazon Web Services launches Amazon S3 Vectors with 40x more scale, faster queries, and up to 90% cost savings for vast AI vector data storage.
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Wētā FX & AWS unite to develop AI tools for VFX artists

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Wētā FX and AWS collaborate to develop AI tools that enhance VFX artists' creativity and cut production time on complex visual effects projects.
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HP unveils Christmas deals on laptops, monitors & printers

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HP launches Christmas deals on laptops, monitors and printers, offering discounts up to 46% for students, gamers and remote workers in Australia.
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HPE expands GreenLake to push AI-driven hybrid cloud upgrades

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HPE enhances its GreenLake cloud platform with AI-driven features and hybrid cloud upgrades to boost security, efficiency and reduce costs for enterprises.
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Etaily secures SMBC-led funding to fuel Southeast Asia growth

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Etaily secures over USD $24 million in SMBC-led funding to boost social commerce growth and regional expansion across Southeast Asia.
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Datacom transforms Wellington HQ with Logitech for hybrid work

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Datacom has revamped its Wellington HQ with Logitech tech, creating hybrid workspaces that boost collaboration and support diverse working styles.
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Virsae & VOSS join forces to boost AI for workplace analytics

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Virsae and VOSS have partnered to enhance AI-driven workplace analytics, combining expertise to boost collaboration and customer experience across major platforms.
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AI-powered agent cuts analysis time by 80% at One New Zealand

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One New Zealand's AI-powered Network Concierge cuts network complaint analysis time by 80%, speeding up resolutions and improving service during outages.
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UK marketers reduce agency contact as AI transforms workflows

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Nearly half of UK marketers contact their agencies less than weekly as AI reshapes workflows, boosting efficiency but challenging traditional agency roles.
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CGI & Freshworks partner to deliver AI service tools in UK

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CGI and Freshworks partner to provide AI-driven service tools targeting UK mid-market and public sectors, focusing initially on education and policing.