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
LevelBlue to acquire Trustwave, creating top global cyber giant
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cloud security
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email security
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cybersecurity
LevelBlue will acquire Trustwave, creating the world’s largest pure-play managed security services provider with enhanced global cybersecurity capabilities.
Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Datacom Group reported steady NZD $1.48 billion revenue for FY25, focusing on AI-driven growth amid challenges in New Zealand and strong Australian contracts.
Australians embrace agentic AI as younger users drive adoption surge
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digital transformation
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cx
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ai
Agentic AI use among Australians jumped 50% in three months, led by millennials keen on AI for shopping, creativity, and daily tasks, Adobe reports.
Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ
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saas
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storage
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malware
AI adoption in Asia-Pacific fuels cyber threats as businesses ramp up defences amid growing use of AI-powered cyberattacks and regulatory changes.
Seeing Machines & Mitsubishi partner to boost EU road safety
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supply chain
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mitsubishi electric
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road safety
Seeing Machines partners with Mitsubishi Electric Europe to promote its driver monitoring system, aiding EU safety regulation compliance across transport sectors.
Reolink slashes home security camera prices ahead of Prime Day
Yesterday
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Reolink offers up to 42% off home security cameras ahead of Prime Day, with early discounts for Australian shoppers from 1 to 7 July.
Blue Yonder powers supply chains for 20 Gartner top 25 firms
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Blue Yonder supports supply chains for 20 of Gartner's Top 25 firms, highlighting its AI-driven platform's role in digital and sustainable operations.
JAGGAER & BearingPoint extend alliance for APAC growth
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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procurement
JAGGAER and BearingPoint have expanded their alliance in APAC, enabling BearingPoint to resell JAGGAER’s Source-to-Pay solutions across the region.
Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for LAN
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN, praised for AI-powered security and integrated wired and wireless network solutions.
F5 launches post-quantum cryptography tools for secure future
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
F5 has launched post-quantum cryptography tools within its Application Delivery and Security Platform to help firms protect data from future quantum computing threats.
AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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ai security
AI agents are transforming business and cybersecurity by automating tasks, reducing response times, and enhancing threat detection with human oversight.
AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand
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ai
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kiwibank
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public sector
New Zealand has formed an AI Expert Advisory Panel led by Professor Michael Witbrock to guide responsible AI use in the public sector.
Canada pulls back on Digital Services Tax to advance US trade talks
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google
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amazon
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facebook
Trump previously stalled trade talks with Canada in protest over its new 3% Digital Services Tax on major tech firms, escalating bilateral tensions.
Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats
2 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.
Samsung launches QD-OLED Smart Monitor M9 in Australia from AUD $2,499
2 days ago
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
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samsung
Samsung launches its 32-inch QD-OLED Smart Monitor M9 in Australia, featuring 4K, 165Hz, and AI enhancements, starting at AUD $2,499.
OPPO launches A5 Series in New Zealand with focus on durability
2 days ago
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smartphones
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software updates
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oppo
OPPO launches durable A5 Series smartphones in New Zealand, featuring long battery life, IP65/IP69 ratings, and prices from NZD $229 to $499.
National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay
2 days ago
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local government
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buses
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transport
New Zealand's Motu Move public transport card rollout faces further delay, with no new dates set amid frustration over complex integration challenges.
New secure data centre Mātai opens at RNZAF Base Auckland
Last week
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gcsb
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public sector
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national security
The Government Communications Security Bureau has opened Mātai, a new secure data centre at RNZAF Base Auckland, enhancing New Zealand’s digital infrastructure security.
Canva unveils deep ChatGPT integration for seamless AI design
Last week
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rpa
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ai
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ai models
Canva has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT, enabling users to streamline design workflows with AI-powered context-aware tools directly within its platform.
HPE expands AI factory solutions with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs
Last week
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private cloud
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smart cities
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digital transformation
HPE expands its AI factory solutions with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, enhancing AI infrastructure for organisations of all sizes with Private Cloud AI and new servers.