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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Wotton Kearney adopts AI with Appian to streamline legal services
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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lcnc
Wotton Kearney partners with Appian to launch AI-driven OSCAR, streamlining legal services and boosting efficiency for insurers in Asia-Pacific.
Ransomware surge exploits VPN flaws & Microsoft 365 logins in APAC
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Ransomware attacks exploiting VPN flaws and Microsoft 365 logins surge in APAC, with hackers bypassing MFA via stolen credentials and unpatched systems.
Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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it automation
Rackspace Technology cut emissions by 10% in a year and aims for net-zero carbon by 2045, backed by Science Based Targets initiative validation.
Delinea joins Microsoft Security Store to boost identity safety
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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pam
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cloud security
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iam
Delinea joins Microsoft Security Store Partner Ecosystem, enabling firms to access certified identity security solutions via Microsoft’s procurement platform.
Red Hat AI 3 aims to streamline enterprise AI at production scale
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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open source
Red Hat unveils Red Hat AI 3, enhancing enterprises' AI deployment with scalable inference, collaboration tools, and support for diverse hardware platforms.
Red Hat & NetApp deepen partnership to boost hybrid cloud adoption
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Red Hat and NetApp expand their partnership to simplify hybrid cloud adoption, enhancing VM migration and data management across on-premises and public cloud environments.
Gartner forecasts AI-driven changes in jobs, money & global rules
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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crm
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open source
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genai
By 2027, AI will transform hiring, regional platforms, and business processes, with USD $58bn market shifts and 90% of B2B trades handled by AI agents by 2028.
New $5 million accelerator boosts AI adoption for Canadian SMEs
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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genai
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ai
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grants
Agentiiv and partners launch CAD $5 million You.Scaled Accelerator to help Canadian SMEs and not-for-profits adopt AI with grants and training support.
Exclusive: Sage unveils AI push to empower finance leaders
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Sage is accelerating its AI integration to empower finance leaders, using autonomous agents to transform accounting workflows into strategic insights.
Chipmind raises USD $2.5m to launch AI agents for chip design
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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data protection
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ai
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agentic ai
Zurich startup Chipmind raises USD $2.5m to launch AI agents that cut chip design time by 40%, boosting productivity while safeguarding proprietary workflows.
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OCS overhauls finance with full Esker AI automation rollout
Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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procurement
OCS New Zealand is the first globally to deploy Esker's full AI-driven finance automation suite, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in its financial operations.
New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats
Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
New Zealand’s intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.
New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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e-commerce
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cybersecurity
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facebook
New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.
Riverbed unveils Data Express for faster, secure AI data transfer
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Riverbed launches Data Express, a SaaS service promising up to 10x faster, secure data transfers to speed AI projects and cut months off transfer times.
Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 & macOS Tahoe
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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llms
Apple launches the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip and macOS Tahoe, boosting AI, graphics, and battery life for professionals and creatives.
Oracle embeds new AI agents in Fusion Cloud for smarter business
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Oracle has integrated new AI agents into Fusion Cloud Applications to boost efficiency and decision-making in finance, HR, supply chain, and sales.
Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.
Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.
DBS wins World’s Best AI Bank for innovation & digital strategy
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
DBS has been named the World's Best AI Bank, recognised for its innovation and responsible AI use across retail and corporate banking services.
Nutanix unveils Partner Central to boost partner experience
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Nutanix has launched Partner Central, a unified platform designed to streamline partner operations and boost growth in the hybrid multicloud sector.