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
Sphere's climate tech to reach 66m cardholders in Asia
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sustainability
Australian FinTech Sphere is set to launch its carbon action technology across Asia, reaching 66 million cardholders through partnerships with Vietnamese banks.
US tariffs compel firms to shift tariff burden to buyers
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cfo
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us government
New US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada are driving CFOs to adjust strategies, with 59% expecting to pass costs largely to consumers.
Check Point & Cardano collaborate on blockchain security
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cryptocurrency
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cybersecurity
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defi
Check Point Software Technologies has partnered with Cardano to enhance blockchain security, addressing rising cyber threats following significant industry hacks.
Noel Leeming St Lukes becomes a hub for laptop donations
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sustainability
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digital divide
Noel Leeming St Lukes now accepts laptop donations for Recycle A Device, promoting digital equity and sustainability while diverting e-waste.
Avalara earns spot in G2's 2025 Best Software Awards
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erp
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ecommerce
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customer feedback
Avalara has secured a place in G2's 2025 Best Software Awards, celebrated for the third time in the Best Accounting and Finance Products category.
Crypto market shakes as US tariffs & hacks hit confidence
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cryptocurrency
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bitcoin
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global economy
March saw a dramatic 20% drop in global crypto market cap, driven by trade tensions and a major exchange hack, with stablecoins hitting USD $224 billion.
CyberArk, Device Authority & Microsoft enhance IoT security
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pam
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iot security
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cybersecurity
CyberArk, Device Authority, and Microsoft have teamed up to enhance secure device authentication for manufacturers, integrating Zero Trust principles amid rising IoT vulnerabilities.
Australian IT leaders urge stronger government cyber action
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cybersecurity
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knowbe4
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cyber threats
Australian IT leaders urge the government to enhance cybersecurity protections for businesses, with 81% calling for greater support against rising cyber threats.
ExpressVPN unveils Lightway Turbo to boost VPN speeds
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privacy
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internet security
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expressvpn
ExpressVPN has launched Lightway Turbo, a feature set to boost VPN speeds by up to 330%, enhancing bandwidth while ensuring robust performance.
Chola modernises treasury operations with Infosys Finacle
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digital transformation
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automation
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risk management
Infosys Finacle has successfully migrated Cholamandalam Investment and Finance to its cloud-based treasury solution, enhancing operational efficiency and risk management.
Ori partners with Kao Data to launch UK's first AI cloud
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hpc
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genai
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llms
Ori has launched its first UK AI cloud region at Kao Data’s Harlow data centre, marking a significant step in bolstering the UK's AI capabilities.
Mid-sized businesses drive growth, says MYOB research
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crm
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hyperscale
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leadership
Research from the MYOB Discover Live conference showcases mid-sized businesses as vital to enhancing New Zealand's economic productivity through technology and automation.
Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Harmony Intelligence has raised USD $3 million to enhance AI-driven cyber defence technologies, tackling the surge of AI-enabled cyber threats.
Singaporean firms embrace digital tech despite energy fears
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dei
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dc
A survey from Alibaba Cloud reveals that while 84% of Singaporean businesses see digital tech as key to sustainability, 86% worry about its energy demands.
ManageEngine's Log360 evolves into security analytics hub
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
ManageEngine has redefined its Log360 solution into a comprehensive security analytics platform, enhancing threat detection and compliance capabilities.
Atturra acquires Kitepipe in USD $3.15 million deal
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partner programmes
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managed services
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boomi
Atturra has secured the acquisition of Project Delivery Services LLC, known as Kitepipe, for USD $3.15 million, enhancing its Boomi service capabilities.
LG offers discounts on gaming monitors & laptops
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displays & projectors
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productivity
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monitors
LG Electronics Australia has launched a pre-order promotion for its 2025 range of gaming monitors and laptops, offering up to 30% discounts from 12 to 26 March.
Unihack 2025 returns with support from Logitech Australia
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hyperscale
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software development
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google
Australia's largest student hackathon, Unihack, returns from 14-16 March 2025, backed by major sponsor Logitech, with an expected 600 participants.
Miranda McLean honoured in 2024 Women in FinTech Powerlist
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fintech
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financial services
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mentorship
Miranda McLean, CMO of Ecommpay, has once again been named in the Innovate Finance Women in FinTech Powerlist 2024, recognising her impact in the industry.
Beyond Key celebrates women's empowerment on Women's Day
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education
Beyond Key celebrated International Women's Day 2025 with talks from inspiring speakers and initiatives aimed at empowering women within the workplace.