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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Dynatrace named Leader & Outperformer in 2025 GigaOm report on Kubernetes
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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it automation
Dynatrace has been named a Leader and Outperformer in the 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for Kubernetes Observability, highlighting its AI-driven platform's excellence.
New Zealand consumers show rising interest in agentic AI tools
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New research reveals 61% of New Zealanders are using or interested in agentic AI tools that act autonomously to simplify daily tasks and personalise experiences.
xAmplify acquires CTO Group to boost digital transformation drive
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digital transformation
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it automation
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ai
xAmplify acquires CTO Group to enhance digital transformation services in Australia, aiming to help organisations scale securely and manage costs effectively.
Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific
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partner programmes
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rpa
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edr
Tech Data expands its partnership with HCLSoftware, adding distribution and support across ten more Asia Pacific and Japan markets to meet rising software demand.
Watercare uses edge intelligence for smarter sewer monitoring in Auckland
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smart cities
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edge computing
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iot
Watercare is installing 5,000 intelligent sewer monitors in Auckland, using edge computing to detect blockages rapidly and reduce environmental risks.
Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades
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edutech
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L’s next-generation Managed Network upgrades.
Krutrim’s AI vision aims to power India’s sovereign tech future
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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erp
Krutrim aims to build India's sovereign AI ecosystem with AI-first cloud, homegrown silicon and affordable, locally relevant technology solutions.
BNI expands Cloudera partnership to advance secure AI banking
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Bank Negara Indonesia partners with Cloudera to deploy AI-powered banking services securely, meeting Indonesia's strict regulatory and data sovereignty requirements.
Cloudera launches on-premises AI platform for secure enterprise use
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Cloudera launches an on-premises AI platform allowing enterprises to deploy generative AI securely within their own data centres, enhancing control and compliance.
Cloudera celebrates AI innovation & partnerships at EVOLVE25
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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data privacy
Cloudera’s EVOLVE25 in Singapore celebrates AI innovation, recognising 24 finalists in its Data Impact Awards and fostering industry collaboration on AI challenges.
Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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hyperscale
Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.
NBN & Amazon to boost Aussie regions with Project Kuiper LEO
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
NBN Co and Amazon partner to bring Project Kuiper’s LEO satellites, improving broadband for over 300,000 rural and remote Australian premises from 2026.
OPPO unveils Watch X2 Mini in New Zealand from NZD $499
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wearables
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payment technologies
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devices
OPPO launches its compact Watch X2 Mini smartwatch in New Zealand from NZD $499, blending style, health tracking and smart features in a sleek design.
Geotab unveils advanced cold chain tech to cut food spoilage
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data analytics
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supply chain
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data visualisation
Geotab launches upgraded cold chain tech with new hardware and software to reduce food spoilage and enhance monitoring of temperature-sensitive shipments in Asia Pacific.
Team Global Express & TEMU deliver 1 million parcels nationwide
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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transport
Team Global Express and TEMU have delivered 1 million parcels across Australia, boosting regional access and creating 50 new local driver jobs.
Lenovo tops Asia Pacific supply chain ranking for fourth year
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ai
Lenovo leads Gartner's Asia Pacific supply chain ranking for the fourth year, advancing to eighth place globally with strong AI and sustainability initiatives.
Adyen & Atlas partner to streamline payments for F&B in Singapore
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saas
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cx
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martech
Adyen and Atlas have teamed up to integrate payments with restaurant management in Singapore, aiming to cut errors and boost sales in F&B businesses.
Google uses machine learning to boost safety for under-18 users
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e-learning
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genai
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ai
Google uses machine learning to enhance safety for users under 18 in the US, applying new age-based protections across its platforms automatically.
World Aquatics to migrate core systems to Alibaba Cloud by 2028
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
World Aquatics will fully migrate its core systems to Alibaba Cloud by 2028, enhancing digital services for international aquatic sports events and communities.
Azul launches Managed Services Programme for Java insights
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application security
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partner programmes
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software development
Azul has launched a Managed Services Provider Programme to help partners offer Java asset management, security and code insights via its Intelligence Cloud platform.