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 1
Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges
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Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.
APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
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digital transformation
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fintech
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omnichannel
Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.
Elastic & AWS partner to enable secure generative AI apps
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data protection
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digital transformation
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genai
Elastic partners with AWS in a five-year deal to help organisations build secure generative AI applications, targeting highly regulated sectors like finance and public services.
Amazon Ads launches 'Make Media Magic' campaign in Australia
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digital marketing
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digital advertising
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multichannel marketing
Amazon Ads has launched the Make Media Magic campaign in Australia, targeting marketers with fresh tools to boost creativity and campaign impact.
Brisbane Invests AUD $8 Million in Smart Curbside Cameras
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smart cities
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digital infrastructure
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sensen
Brisbane City Council invests AUD $8 million to expand SenSen's AI-powered curbside camera system, enhancing enforcement and urban mobility for the next four years.
Canadian IT leaders weigh AI agent risks & opportunities
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Canadian IT security leaders see AI agents as vital to defence but worry about data readiness, with 85% urging security transformation amid rising AI threats.
Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Nexer reports a 35% turnover rise for 2024, marking five years of growth despite tech sector downturn and economic uncertainty in the UK.
Griffin unveils MCP Server to boost AI agents in banking
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api
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agentic ai
Griffin has launched its MCP Server, enabling AI agents to open accounts, make payments and analyse transactions within banking systems securely.
IXL Learning acquires MyTutor to boost UK online tutoring
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e-learning
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remote learning
IXL Learning has acquired UK-based MyTutor to expand online tutoring, reaching over 200,000 families amid rising demand for personalised education support.
Cast AI unveils Database Optimizer to boost cloud efficiency
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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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data privacy
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privacy
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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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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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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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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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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risk & compliance
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cleantech
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sustainability
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
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digital transformation
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erp
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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
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biometrics
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martech
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personalisation
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
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devops
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digital transformation
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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
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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.