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
Google unveils Gemini 2.5 updates for enhanced AI on Vertex
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Google upgrades Gemini 2.5 AI on Vertex AI, boosting reasoning, security, and efficiency for enterprises with features like Deep Think and thought summaries.
Google unveils Flow AI tool to empower filmmakers & storytellers
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Google launches Flow, an AI tool designed to help filmmakers craft cinematic scenes using generative AI models Veo, Imagen, and Gemini.
Google unveils Gemini AI upgrade for universal assistant vision
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quantum computing
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llms
Google unveiled Gemini AI upgrade, aiming to create a universal assistant with advanced planning, simulation and task management capabilities.
Google reveals sweeping AI upgrades for Gemini & launches new Beam
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quantum computing
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ai
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agentic ai
Google unveils major AI advancements across its Gemini platform, boosting Search, Workspace and video with new features and faster models.
Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans
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Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.
Google unveils Gemini 2.5 upgrades for reasoning & security
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google
Google updates Gemini 2.5 with improved reasoning, security, and developer tools, enhancing AI learning, coding, and multimedia capabilities.
Google unveils expanded AI search features with Gemini upgrade
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ai
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online shopping
Google expands its AI search in the US with Gemini upgrade, adding advanced features like AI Mode, Deep Search, and live visual interactions.
Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month
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Google launches Google AI Ultra, a USD $249.99 monthly subscription offering advanced AI tools and higher limits, starting in the US with 50% off for new users.
Synology unveils cloud surveillance service with easy deployment
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Synology unveils C2 Surveillance, a scalable VSaaS cloud solution with AI features, server-less setup, and multi-site management, launching later this year.
Bitcoin soars above USD$110,724, sets new all-time record
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cryptocurrency
Bitcoin hits a new record above USD$110,724, boosting its market valuation past USD$2.15 trillion on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day.
RØDE updates Wireless Micro with Bluetooth, new app features
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content creation
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direct connect
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usb-c
RØDE's new firmware update adds Bluetooth to its Wireless Micro, enabling direct pairing with iOS via the free RØDE Capture app for seamless audio recording.
Smartsheet reports 260% growth in Australia & New Zealand
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digital transformation
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university of adelaide
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project management
Smartsheet reports 260% customer growth in Australia and New Zealand, and nearly 250% across Asia-Pacific and Japan over the past five years.
AI adoption soars as data & personalisation top priorities
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digital transformation
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personalisation
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genai
Brands in Australia and New Zealand are rapidly adopting AI, with 29% deploying generative AI in 2025, yet data management and personalisation challenges persist.
Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.
Rubrik & Rackspace launch managed cyber recovery for clouds
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data protection
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ransomware
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devops
Rubrik and Rackspace have launched the Rackspace Cyber Recovery Service to help businesses quickly recover from ransomware in public cloud environments.
AI reshapes strategies at Asia Pacific loyalty and retail conference
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cx
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personalisation
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data privacy
The Asia Pacific Loyalty Conference highlights AI's growing role in customer retention, as 46% of consumers expect brands to know their preferences.
Datadog unveils open-source AI models for better observability
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Datadog has launched two AI foundation models, Toto and BOOM, for advanced anomaly detection in observability, available now as open-source tools.
Vitality partners with FICO to offer personalised digital care
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digital transformation
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personalisation
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cdp
Vitality and FICO have teamed up to launch the Vitality Care Hub, delivering personalised digital healthcare journeys to one million members, boosting efficiency and care quality.
FourNet unveils AI-powered IntellAIgent platform for business
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FourNet launches IntellAIgent, an AI-powered platform integrating 300+ apps to automate complex tasks, aiming to revolutionise customer service and operations.
Cloudera enhances on-premises platform with new AI visual tools
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hybrid cloud
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Cloudera launches AI-powered Data Visualization for on-premises use, boosting secure, collaborative data insights across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.