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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Ant International brings AI-powered customer service to Asia
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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ai security
Ant International partners with TNG Digital and easypaisa to launch AI-driven customer service, enhancing efficiency and security in Asian digital banking.
ROI pressure & market reckoning to reshape AI strategies in 2026
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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data science
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dc
In 2026, AI projects will face tough ROI demands and governance scrutiny, forcing firms to prioritise measurable results and responsible innovation.
Couchbase unveils AI edge upgrades with offline sync & JavaScript
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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dr
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devops
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edge computing
Couchbase upgrades its mobile platform with JavaScript support and peer-to-peer sync to boost AI app resilience on offline edge devices across sectors.
Dataiku opens Asia-Pacific & Japan AI headquarters in Singapore
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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supply chain
Dataiku has launched its Asia-Pacific and Japan AI headquarters in Singapore, enhancing support for sectors like banking, government, logistics, and education.
Australia’s AI adoption surges as spending set to reach USD $12.3bn
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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agentic ai
Australian AI spending is set to reach USD $12.3bn by 2028, as firms embrace advanced AI and automation for major business gains.
SenSen brings centimetre-level location accuracy to smart cities
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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smart cities
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asset management
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sensen
SenSen partners with Point One Navigation to offer centimetre-level location accuracy for smarter, safer city management using Polaris RTK technology.
Yealink partners with Officeworks to offer headsets from AUD $63
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Yealink teams up with Officeworks to offer over 20 professional headset models for remote and hybrid workers, starting at AUD $63 across 162 Australian stores.
El Capitan remains world’s fastest as HPE leads supercomputer race
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
El Capitan remains the world's fastest supercomputer, marking HPE's eighth consecutive top spot on the TOP500 list in high-performance computing.
DigiCert & Citrix automate SSL certificate lifecycle for the cloud
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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encryption
DigiCert and Citrix have teamed up to automate SSL/TLS certificate lifecycles, helping firms manage shorter validity periods across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Netpoleon partners with Drata to expand GRC automation in APAC
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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resellers
Netpoleon partners with Drata to offer GRC automation across Australia and Asia-Pacific, streamlining compliance and boosting customer trust for organisations.
Poor manager quality drives staff turnover in Australia, survey finds
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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rpa
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ai
Poor manager quality is the leading cause of staff turnover in Australia, with burnout and limited AI support worsening the situation, a survey of 855 workers finds.
Data centres' power demand to more than double by 2030
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Global electricity demand from data centres is set to more than double by 2030, driven largely by AI-optimised servers doubling their power use share.
KuCoin opens Sydney headquarters & appoints new local chief
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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risk & compliance
KuCoin has launched a new Sydney headquarters and appointed James Pinch as Australian MD to boost local crypto industry growth and security.
Johnson Controls delivers 30% energy savings at Thamrin Nine
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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power / energy
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energy efficient
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johnson controls
Johnson Controls' advanced building technology cuts energy use by 30% at Jakarta's Thamrin Nine, earning BCA Green Mark Platinum certification.
Firmus secures AUD $500m to expand AI infrastructure across Australia
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Firmus has raised AUD $500 million to expand its AI infrastructure Project Southgate across Australia, boosting local manufacturing and jobs.
Australian firms to boost software spend despite low satisfaction
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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erp
Despite only 30% of Australian firms satisfied with software purchases, 81% plan to boost spending by up to 15% next year to drive business growth.
Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to boost user-centred observability
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to enhance its observability platform with advanced web performance monitoring, uniting mobile and web user experience insights.
Feijoa app praised for boosting KiwiSaver access via round-ups
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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fintech
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digital inclusion
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kiwisaver
Feijoa app, praised in Retirement Commission’s 2025 review, boosts KiwiSaver access by rounding up spare change to increase savings for more Kiwis.
OmniOn Power unveils Pulsar 200 for secure DC power control
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
OmniOn Power launches Pulsar 200, a modular controller enhancing secure DC power management with smart monitoring and retrofit support for telecom and data centres.
Cybercrime crackdown disrupts malware, exposes AI attack risks
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
Law enforcement and cybersecurity firms have disrupted major malware networks amid rising risks from AI-driven cyberattacks and escalating supply chain breaches globally.