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 10
Tech leaders join Vinnies CEO Sleepout for homelessness aid
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it industry
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charity
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csr
Leaders from the IT sector are set to join the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 19 June 2025, raising funds to support homelessness services in Australia.
Fuse partners with Check Point for real-time blockchain firewall
Last month
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firewalls
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network security
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blockchain
Fuse has teamed up with Check Point Software to create a real-time blockchain firewall, aiming to safeguard its network against rising cyber threats.
Datadog named leader in The Forrester Wave AIOps report
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saas
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devops
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siem
Datadog has been recognised as a leader in The Forrester Wave: AIOps Platforms, Q2 2025, achieving top scores in eleven evaluation criteria.
Gallagher Security honours channel partners in Sri Lanka
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security industry
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gallagher security
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partners
Gallagher Security celebrated its channel partners at the Channel Partner Excellence Awards in Colombo, acknowledging achievements and future strategies amid industry challenges.
Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services
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ransomware
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
In light of rising cyberattacks, Australian councils are urged to consider Managed Security Service Providers essential for robust cybersecurity and public trust.
AI drives data centre sustainability across the globe
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ai
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cleantech
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seagate
Seagate's latest report reveals that 86.7% of Australian data centre professionals anticipate significant sustainability in five years, outpacing global figures.
AMD partners with TSMC for 2nm process debut in Venice CPU
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hpc
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collaboration
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amd
AMD has unveiled its next-gen EPYC CPU, Venice, built on TSMC's cutting-edge 2nm technology, marking a pivotal advance in high-performance computing.
Woolworths expands solar project with Virtual Net Metering
Last month
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cleantech
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sustainability
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woolworths
Woolworths has expanded its Virtual Net Metering project, optimising solar energy usage across seven stores in Townsville to enhance sustainability efforts.
Australian Pharmaceutical Industries unveils myAPI platform
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has launched myAPI, a new eCommerce platform designed to enhance digital services for over 4,000 pharmacy clients.
Former AFL players launch talent platform with investors' backing
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hcm
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afl
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influencer marketing
Former AFL stars James Begley and Matthew Pavlich have launched Launchd, a tech platform aimed at enhancing transparency in talent and influencer marketing.
Google Threat Intelligence explains China’s evolving cyber tactics
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.
DataStax showcases ANZ Bank AI use case at Google Cloud Next
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fintech
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cx
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martech
DataStax showcased how generative AI is transforming financial services at Google Cloud Next, with ANZ Bank and Bud Financial leading the way.
Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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microsoft office
BeyondTrust's latest report unveils a record 1,360 Microsoft vulnerabilities for 2024, marking an 11% rise from 2022, despite ongoing security improvements.
AI success linked to digital overhaul, says Boomi chief
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saas
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digital transformation
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martech
Boomi's CEO Steve Lucas warns in his new book that AI's success hinges on a digital overhaul, urging leaders to unify systems and data for true transformation.
NFL partners with NetApp to enhance data management
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data analytics
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ai
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netapp
The NFL has announced a partnership with NetApp as its Official Intelligent Data Infrastructure partner, aiming to enhance operations and fan experiences globally.
Fraud against Australian businesses on the rise, report finds
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cx
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martech
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physical security
A recent report reveals that 61% of Australian businesses face rising fraud incidents, prompting a shift to AI-driven security solutions to combat these threats.
AI in education: Survey reveals optimism & concerns
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edutech
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students
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turnitin
Turnitin's latest survey reveals varied attitudes towards AI in education, with 78% positivity in Australia and New Zealand amid concerns about its overwhelming presence.
Kiwis urged to research Aussie work culture before moving
Last month
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migration
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research
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employment
Kiwis are urged to research Australian workplace culture before migrating, as a study reveals significant differences in fairness and inclusivity across the Tasman.
ANZ firms prioritise AI but face talent & data issues
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Australian and New Zealand organisations are surpassing global counterparts in generative AI investments, yet face rising staffing costs and data challenges.
Study reveals lack of data systems for AI advancement
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digital transformation
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ai
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data management
A study by SS&C Blue Prism reveals that only 44% of organisations have the necessary data systems for next-gen AI, with 94% highlighting process orchestration's importance.