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 20
KuCoin secures AUSTRAC registration & expands in Australia
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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crypto
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risk & compliance
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defi
KuCoin has secured AUSTRAC registration, expanding its regulated digital currency services and bolstering compliance for Australian users with a new Sydney base.
Government IT spending rises as AI becomes top budget priority
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Over half of government CIOs expect IT budgets to rise in 2026, prioritising AI, cybersecurity and cloud tech despite fiscal constraints, says Gartner research.
Australian digital services stall despite advances & AI push
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian government digital services hold second place globally but show little performance gain despite AI advances and ongoing investment challenges.
HP New Zealand honours partners for excellence & sustainability
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
HP New Zealand has honoured standout partners like PB Tech, JB Hi-Fi, and Cyclone for excellence and sustainability in its 2025 Partner Awards.
Stoic launches AI platform to transform leadership development
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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ai
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google
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education, learning & training
Stoic, a spinoff from Axialent, has launched an AI platform that personalises leadership training to boost engagement and on-the-job skill application.
E-commerce businesses urged to treat payments as profit drivers
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
E-commerce firms are urged to view payments as profit drivers, with C-suite support key to boosting revenue and enhancing customer experience, says Ecommpay.
Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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bnpl
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ai
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payment technologies
Seventy percent of Australians plan to shop online this holiday season, with AI tools and Buy Now, Pay Later options driving a digital surge in sales.
DroneShield secures AUD $5.2 million European military contract
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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r&d
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droneshield
Australian firm DroneShield lands AUD $5.2 million contract to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a European military customer via local reseller.
Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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software updates
Battery and tech issues disrupt work for many Australians, with 60% panicking over low laptop batteries and frequent crashes hurting productivity.
Blackpearl Group lists on ASX to fuel global expansion plans
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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ai
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smb
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asx
Blackpearl Group has begun trading on the ASX to boost its global expansion, driven by 87% revenue growth and AI-focused products for SMBs.
Hello Klean secures GBP £1.5 million to fuel global expansion
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Hello Klean has secured GBP £1.5 million in debt funding from fintech firm re:cap to boost its global expansion and product innovation.
Wellinghoff joins Payments Association board to drive compliance
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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financial crime
Willem Wellinghoff, Ecommpay's Chief Compliance Officer, has joined The Payments Association Advisory Board to enhance compliance and support industry growth in the UK.
Dignity launches AI & Data Academy to streamline daily operations
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Dignity launches AI and Data Academy for 55 staff to boost efficiency and cut manual tasks across 570 branches using advanced AI training.
CXANZ honours Citrix partners for excellence across Australia & NZ
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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partner programmes
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dicker data
CXANZ has celebrated top Citrix partners across Australia and New Zealand at its inaugural awards, recognising excellence and customer success in the Citrix ecosystem.
Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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cartech
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cybersecurity
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m&a
A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.
Organisations align HR & IT to boost employee experience
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Organisations are merging HR and IT to improve employee experience, boosting collaboration as digital tools and AI reshape the workplace landscape.
LG launches Business Cloud to unify tools & drive sustainability
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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digital signage
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power / energy
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hybrid & remote work
LG Electronics Australia launches Business Cloud platform, unifying tools to simplify tech management and boost sustainability across sectors.
Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.
Adactin launches AI studio to drive real-world GenAI adoption
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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genai
Adactin launches AI Innovation Studio to help Australian organisations trial GenAI solutions using AWS tools, focusing on practical adoption and custom roadmaps.
Cybersecurity trends to 2026: AI threats, supply chains & identity
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Cybersecurity by 2026 will prioritise AI threats, supply chain risks and identity management, with firms shifting towards visibility and biometric authentication.