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
Kubestronaut certification programmes drive cloud skills in Asia
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virtualisation
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portworx
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kubernetes
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s Kubestronaut programmes boost cloud native skills in Asia, recognising 280 certified professionals since November 2024.
iFLYTEK wins CNCF award for AI model training with Volcano
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virtualisation
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open source
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ai
iFLYTEK has won the CNCF award for using Volcano to boost GPU use by 40%, cut costs, and speed AI model training in large Kubernetes clusters.
Yondr delivers Johor AI data centre phase six months early
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ai
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sustainability
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blackrock
Yondr Group has completed the first 25MW phase of its Johor AI data centre six months early, advancing Malaysia’s role in Southeast Asia’s digital economy.
AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.
Orchestrating Identity gains dual Kantara certification in UK
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Orchestrating Identity secured dual Kantara certification in the UK, becoming one of six firms certified for both identity and orchestration services under the new trust framework.
Electronics manufacturers see 23% fall in sales & profit margins
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unleashed software
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inflation
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business confidence
UK electronics manufacturers saw sales revenue and profit margins drop 23% in Q1 2025, despite a 30% overall rise in sales across other UK manufacturers.
ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels
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malware
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.
UK VCs admit neglecting marketing despite key to startup growth
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reputation management
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marketing strategy
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public relations
A report reveals UK venture capitalists often overlook marketing expertise despite its proven role in scaling startups and securing faster growth.
Aeon raises EUR €8.2 million to expand AI-driven health checks
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ai
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venture capital
Swiss health tech firm Aeon raised EUR €8.2 million to expand its AI-driven platform offering full-body health checks across Europe.
Zayo Europe delivers 100G network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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google
Zayo Europe has deployed a 100G Wavelength network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam in five days, boosting low-latency connectivity across Europe.
dbt Labs secures 2025 Snowflake award for AI data innovation
Yesterday
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data analytics
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cdp
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ai
dbt Labs has won Snowflake’s 2025 Monetisation Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year award for advancing AI data innovation within the Snowflake ecosystem.
UiPath & HCLTech partner to advance agentic automation globally
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cdp
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ai
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marketing automation
UiPath has teamed up with HCLTech to deliver AI-driven agentic automation solutions, boosting efficiency and agility for enterprises worldwide.
Operators to invest over USD $17 billion in AI security by 2029
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Operators worldwide will invest over USD $17 billion in AI-based network security by 2029, boosting B2B revenues amid rising enterprise cybersecurity concerns.
Westcon-Comstor & Juniper boost Starship with sales support
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juniper networks
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
Westcon-Comstor New Zealand and Juniper Networks will donate 1% of Juniper Mist sales to Starship Children’s Hospital, supporting critical child healthcare.
Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth
Yesterday
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devops
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fintech
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financial systems
Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.
EY launches Studio+ to boost growth with AI & digital focus
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
EY has launched Studio+, a global service combining 37 agencies and AI tech to help businesses boost growth through digital transformation and customer focus.
SAS launches AI models after USD $1 billion investment push
Yesterday
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data analytics
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data science
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ai
SAS unveils AI models targeting labour-intensive business tasks, backed by a USD $1 billion investment to boost efficiency across industries.
SAS Viya unveils new AI tools & services to boost productivity
Yesterday
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data analytics
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data science
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digital twins
SAS Viya launches new AI tools, including synthetic data generation and cloud services, to boost productivity and decision-making across industries globally.
Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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quantum computing
Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.
Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users
Yesterday
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storage
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customer service
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flash storage
Kingston launches refreshed XS Series external SSDs, offering up to 4TB storage and 2,000MB/s speeds for pros and portable options for everyday users.