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
Cast AI unveils Database Optimizer to boost cloud efficiency
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devops
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software engineering
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akamai
Cast AI launches Database Optimizer, an autonomous caching tool that boosts cloud database performance and cuts costs without code changes or manual tuning.
PropApp launches to empower Australian homeowners & movers
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fintech
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privacy
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property market
Melbourne startup PropApp launches a new property app to help Australian homeowners connect with trusted agents, prioritising privacy and tailored support in Victoria.
WongPartnership & Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Asia
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genai
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ai
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legal tech
WongPartnership and Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Southeast Asia, using CoCounsel to enhance legal research across multiple countries.
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 Edge in Australia from AUD $1,849
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smartphones
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samsung
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telstra
Samsung launches the Galaxy S25 Edge in Australia from AUD $1,849, boasting a slim 5.8mm design and powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
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stock market
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investment
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millennials
Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.
Teachers in Australia & New Zealand offered free Microsoft AI training
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edutech
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genai
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microsoft
Education Services Australia and Microsoft offer free AI training to teachers in Australia and New Zealand to promote safe, effective generative AI use in classrooms.
Australian firms lead global peers in pledging ongoing emissions reporting
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sustainability
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climate change
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data management
Most Australian firms plan to keep reporting emissions data despite political changes, leading global peers in climate transparency and sustainability efforts.
Alibaba & SAP partner to drive cloud innovation in China & beyond
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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erp
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ai
Alibaba Group and SAP have teamed up to boost enterprise innovation in China, with plans to extend their cloud and AI collaboration across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED
Yesterday
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biometrics
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personalisation
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cdp
LG launches its 2025 QNED evo TVs with Mini LED, advanced AI and webOS 25, offering vibrant colours and immersive sound in sizes up to 100 inches.
New Relic & GitHub Copilot integration boosts DevOps speed
Yesterday
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
New Relic integrates its AI observability platform with GitHub Copilot to speed up software development and enhance application reliability for enterprises.
Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops
Yesterday
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Zscaler to acquire Red Canary, enhancing AI-powered security ops to speed up threat detection and response, expected to close in August 2025.
Cisco Duo launches identity service to tackle AI cyber threats
Yesterday
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Cisco Duo unveils Duo IAM, a new identity service enhancing AI-driven security with passwordless login and advanced threat protection for safer access.
HPE unveils new AI-ready switches & WiFi 7 for enterprises
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
HPE unveils new AI-ready CX 10K switches and WiFi 7 access points, boosting enterprise networking performance and security for AI and IoT workloads.
DreamWorks deepens technology partnership with Lenovo to boost film production
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hpc
DreamWorks Animation has deepened its partnership with Lenovo, naming it preferred provider to boost film production with advanced computing solutions.
LG introduces 32-inch 4K smart monitor Swing in Australia
2 days ago
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digital entertainment
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tv
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digital art
LG launches 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor Swing in Australia, featuring touchscreen, rolling stand, webOS, and versatile use from July 2025.
Rising costs & new rules drive cloud rebalancing for CIOs
2 days ago
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Rising costs and new compliance rules are driving 83% of CIOs to rebalance cloud and on-premises workloads for better efficiency and control.
Adobe launches Real-Time CDP Collaboration in Australia, NZ
2 days ago
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martech
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data privacy
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adobe
Adobe has launched its Real-Time CDP Collaboration platform in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with major publishers to enhance data-driven advertising securely.
Younger buyers & AI tools reshape APAC business purchasing
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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dei
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genai
Research reveals 71% of APAC business buyers are under 45, with 68% using generative AI, reshaping purchasing towards personalised, consultative engagement.
Myriota expands Southeast Asia satellite IoT with AUD $25m boost
2 days ago
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iot
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supply chain & logistics
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agriculture
Myriota boosts Southeast Asia satellite IoT expansion with AUD $25m funding to address remote connectivity challenges across agriculture, logistics, and water sectors.
Singapore firms embrace agentic AI but lack data readiness
2 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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ai
A third of Singapore firms plan to deploy agentic AI in a year, but only 53% have the data systems needed for effective adoption, finds SS&C Blue Prism.