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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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SAS campaigns for anti-fraud AI during awareness week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
SAS teams up with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners to advocate for anti-fraud AI during International Fraud Awareness Week amid rising fraud tactics.
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SAS joins over 130 firms in signing European AI Pact
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ai
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sas
SAS has joined over 130 firms in signing the European Commission's AI Pact, promoting enhanced AI governance and best practices across Europe.
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LogicMonitor secures USD $800m to advance AI initiatives
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
LogicMonitor has secured an investment of USD $800 million, raising its valuation to approximately USD $2.4 billion to enhance its AI-driven observability platform.
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AI personalisation key for UK firms, says Zendesk report
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A new Zendesk report highlights the crucial role of personalised AI in enhancing customer loyalty for UK firms amid evolving consumer expectations.
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Capslock launches Deploy to address UK cyber skills gap
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cloud security
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public sector
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bae systems
CAPSLOCK has unveiled 'Deploy', a service aimed at bridging the looming cyber skills gap in UK organisations as staffing shortages rise to 67% in 2024.
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Neo4j achieves USD $200 million annual recurring revenue
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
Neo4j has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue amid rising demand for graph technologies in AI.
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BT introduces tools to ease net zero technology anxiety
Yesterday
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
New research from BT reveals that 72% of UK business leaders are stressed about meeting Net Zero targets, despite 56% feeling optimistic about sustainability.
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Rebura achieves Premier status in AWS Partner Network
Yesterday
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saas
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devops
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hyperscale
Rebura has reached Premier tier status in the Amazon Web Services Partner Network, solidifying its position in cloud migration and DevOps across Europe.
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Study reveals UK consumer confusion over fibre broadband
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uc
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telco
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asa
A new study reveals 77% of UK consumers are unaware that part-copper broadband can be marketed as 'fibre', prompting calls for clearer regulations.
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Megantic earns eight nominations at APAC Search Awards 2025
Yesterday
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martech
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ecommerce
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digital marketing
Megantic has earned eight nominations at the APAC Search Awards 2025, recognising its strong performance in eCommerce SEO campaigns.
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Compuware recognised in CIOReview's 2024 top 10 list
Yesterday
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uc
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hpc
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cleantech
Compuware Technology has been recognised in CIOReview's Top 10 Data Center Solutions for 2024, applauded for its energy-efficient power supply technologies.
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Aurizn acquires PAC Australia to expand defence expertise
Yesterday
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partner programmes
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ai
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systems integration
Aurizn Group has acquired PAC Australia in a strategic move to bolster its position in the defence technology sector, enhancing capabilities and expertise.
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OVHcloud's emission targets approved under Paris Agreement
Yesterday
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
OVHcloud has secured approval for its greenhouse gas reduction targets, reinforcing its commitment to the Paris Agreement ahead of the 2030 deadline.
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AI to impact Australian real estate with rising office demand
Yesterday
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ai
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jll
A new JLL report reveals that AI could drive demand for an additional 483,000 square metres of office space in Australian CBDs by 2030.
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Rise of Apple in workplaces challenges IT departments
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personal computing devices
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apple
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productivity
The rise of Apple devices in New Zealand workplaces poses challenges for firms reliant on Windows systems, urging a shift towards device-agnostic cultures.
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CASwell launches CAR-6040 with Intel 5th Gen processors
Yesterday
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storage
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
CASwell has launched the CAR-6040, a powerful 2U rackmount device designed for networking and cybersecurity, featuring Intel's latest processors.
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PharmX expands with new suppliers, adding 80,000 SKUs
Yesterday
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ecommerce
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pfizer
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marketplace
PharmX has expanded its platform with 15 new suppliers, increasing its total offerings to over 80,000 SKUs across its Gateway and Marketplace solutions.
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Emerald Technology invests €8.4m in Keto Software
Yesterday
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Emerald Technology Ventures has invested €8.4 million in Keto Software, enhancing its global reach for innovative Strategic Portfolio Management solutions.
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IoT cybersecurity market set to hit USD $60 billion by 2029
Yesterday
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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xdr
A Juniper Research study predicts the global IoT cybersecurity market will soar to USD $60 billion by 2029, driven by the rising adoption of IoT devices.
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Australian shoppers value seamless online & in-store experiences
Yesterday
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martech
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reviews
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omnichannel
A new report reveals that 89% of Australian shoppers prioritise seamless online and in-store experiences, highlighting a significant trend in consumer behaviour.