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 3
A defining moment is approaching for Australian manufacturing
Last week
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robots
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3d printing
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smb
Australia's manufacturing faces a pivotal moment; ARM Hub's CEO urges rapid SME adoption of automation to boost competitiveness and innovation.
Exclusive: CIO says AI breaks the cycle of forced ERP upgrades
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Rimini Street’s Joe Locandro says AI is giving CIOs real alternatives to costly vendor-forced ERP upgrades, offering choice and savings.
The future of Digital Infrastructure in Australia, according to Kinetic IT
Last week
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Kinetic IT highlights modernisation, security and sustainability as vital for Australia's digital infrastructure amid AI-driven challenges and rising energy needs.
Zoom expands AI agent to phone, launches hub & boosts AI tools
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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agentic ai
Zoom has integrated its AI Virtual Agent with Zoom Phone, launched Zoom Hub, and enhanced AI tools to streamline meetings and workplace collaboration worldwide.
Wiise celebrates top ANZ partners at third annual awards
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partner programmes
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datacom
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customer service
Wiise celebrated its top ANZ partners at the third annual awards, honouring excellence across 11 categories including innovation and customer service.
Exclusive: Cloudera bets on AI and hybrid cloud as demand shifts
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Cloudera thrives on AI and hybrid cloud growth, aiding clients in regulated sectors while balancing innovation and cost across global markets.
Exclusive: OCBC’s 20-year data & AI innovation journey
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risk & compliance
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open source
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genai
OCBC’s 20-year investment in data underpins over 30 AI applications, boosting efficiency and cutting costs across its banking services.
AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online
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martech
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commerce systems
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genai
AI-driven referrals to US retail, travel, and banking sites have surged over tenfold since July 2024, reshaping online shopping and boosting engagement.
Hands-on Review: OPPO's A5 Pro smartphone
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
The OPPO A5 Pro 5G offers rugged durability, an impressive 5,800mAh battery and solid performance, making it ideal for users seeking a tough, reliable mid-range phone.
Greens Senator on why the age ban will be an ‘open wound’ for the Govt
This month
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data privacy
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ai
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facebook
Greens Senator David Shoebridge condemns Australia's social media ban for under-16s and calls for urgent, robust AI regulation and tech literacy in Parliament.
ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada
This month
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endpoint protection
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hyperscale
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dc
ESET marks 10 years in Canada, serving 15,000+ businesses with cybersecurity and expanding its presence from Markham to Western Canada.
AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight
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hcm
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ai security
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open source
New Zealand firms rapidly adopt AI in finance and HR, but 88% stress the need for human oversight amid ethical and security concerns.
Tenable highlights security flaws in OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model
This month
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable bypassed security in OpenAI's GPT-5, extracting illegal instructions despite new safeguards, exposing risks in AI safety and governance.
Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security
This month
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.
Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres
This month
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Equinix secures sustainable power for global data centres through deals with nuclear and fuel cell firms, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research
This month
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genai
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ai
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education, learning & training
Government research finds generative AI will mostly enhance jobs rather than replace them, urging upskilling to embrace technological changes in Australia.
Specialist Sports boosts efficiency with automated warehouse tech
This month
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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e-commerce
Specialist Sports has boosted efficiency by automating its warehouse and order management using Microsoft Dynamics 365, BPA Platform, and AutoStore robotics.
HPE expands AI server range with NVIDIA Blackwell GPU solutions
This month
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robots
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private cloud
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smart cities
HPE unveils ProLiant servers with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and expands Private Cloud AI to boost enterprise AI performance, shipping from September 2025.
Celonis named process intelligence leader in Forrester’s 2025 report
This month
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data analytics
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digital twins
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genai
Celonis has been named a Leader in Forrester’s 2025 Process Intelligence Software report, excelling in innovation, AI, and customer impact across 15 vendors.
Malaysia sees rise in ransomware as firms urged to shift culture
This month
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks in Malaysia surged 78% in 2024, prompting firms to shift from compliance to a proactive cybersecurity culture to combat evolving threats.