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.
Stories by Sean - Page 21
New scheme aims to boost & accredit Australia’s cyber workforce
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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acs
A new Australian scheme launched by key industry groups aims to professionalise and expand the nation’s cyber security workforce amid rising demand.
Managed Security Services help businesses tackle rising cyber risks
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Businesses increasingly adopt Managed Security Services like Borderless CS to tackle rising cyber threats and ease compliance pressures with expert 24/7 monitoring.
Identity security now vital for affordable cyber insurance cover
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Identity security is now crucial for organisations to secure affordable cyber insurance, with 97% seeing its impact on premiums or coverage in the past year.
Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
Australian holiday spending is set to rise 18% to AUD $969 per shopper, driven by price hikes and stress, with many using AI to aid gift buying this season.
AMD unveils Instinct MI430X GPU to power next-gen supercomputers
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
AMD has launched the Instinct MI430X GPU with 432GB HBM4 memory to power AI and HPC in next-gen supercomputers across the US and Europe.
Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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westpac
Snapchat users in Australia can now verify they are over 16 via banking apps, protecting privacy by avoiding data sharing or uploading identity documents.
LG launches AI-enabled washers & dryers with safety focus
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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smart home
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power / energy
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energy efficient
LG Electronics Australia unveils AI-powered Series 9 and 10 washers and dryers, featuring dual-action start for child safety and energy-efficient fabric care.
Dropbox, Leader launch AI-powered Dash to boost Aussie partners
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Dropbox partners with Leader to launch AI-powered Dash in Australia, aiming to boost partner skills and drive real productivity gains across business teams.
WayScape unifies Australian real estate with AI-driven platform
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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rpa
WayScape launches AI-driven platform uniting Australian real estate agents, managers and buyers, streamlining data, communication and transactions.
Simbian guide urges AI-first strategy for overwhelmed SOC teams
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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security operations
Simbian urges SOCs to adopt an AI-first strategy to combat alert overload and sophisticated attacks, aiming for faster, autonomous cybersecurity defence.
Black Friday sees rise in sale searches but retailers risk missing out
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
Black Friday 2024 saw a surge in sale-related searches, with conversion rates tripling, but retailers risk losing customers if sites aren't optimised for deal queries.
Hologram selfies with film stars debut in 15 US city cinemas
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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software development
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selfie
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teched
Proto Hologram has launched interactive hologram selfies with film stars in cinemas across 15 major US cities, coinciding with the new film's UK debut.
Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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data quality
Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms’ ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.
Reconext integrates IT asset disposition with ServiceNow
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Reconext has launched a new integration that embeds IT asset disposal processes directly into ServiceNow, enhancing workflow and global asset management.
SMC Squared recognised for third year on 2025 Dallas 100 list
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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leadership
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global expansion
SMC Squared, part of Hexaware Technologies, has made the 2025 Dallas 100 list for the third consecutive year, recognising its rapid growth in global talent solutions.
Cybercriminals to weaponise AI & exploit open-source risks in 2026
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.
UK recruiters move beyond CVs as AI focuses on potential
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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equal access
UK recruiters are using AI to assess skills and potential, moving beyond traditional CVs to reduce bias and improve equal access in hiring.
Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.
JD Sports upgrades Hibbett’s US stores with new order system
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
JD Sports is rolling out Fluent Commerce’s order system across 1,000 US Hibbett stores to boost inventory visibility and omnichannel fulfilment options.
Emirates partners with OpenAI to drive AI adoption across airline
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Emirates has partnered with OpenAI to integrate AI, including ChatGPT Enterprise, across its operations, enhancing services and staff training in aviation.