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

Emburse unveils AI-powered mobile app for enterprise expenses
Yesterday
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ai
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automation
Emburse has launched a new AI-driven mobile app to simplify global enterprise expense management, enhancing accuracy, automation and multilingual support.

Most organisations eye digital banks as KYC frustrations grow
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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cybersecurity
85% of organisations eye digital-first banking as traditional banks' slow KYC processes cause financial losses, says new Encompass Corporation survey.

Lightly launches edge AI tool to boost European car autonomy
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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cartech
Swiss AI startup Lightly launches LightlyEdge, an edge-based software to optimise real-time data collection for European carmakers advancing autonomous vehicle tech.

Arctic Wolf & Anthropic to develop autonomous AI cyber SOCs
Yesterday
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Arctic Wolf partners with Anthropic to enhance cyber security with AI, launching Cipher to boost threat detection and autonomous Security Operations Centres.

Arctic Wolf launches Cipher, AI-powered security assistant beta
Yesterday
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Arctic Wolf launches Cipher, an AI security assistant developed with Anthropic, offering instant insights via its Aurora Platform processing 8 trillion weekly events.

BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks
Yesterday
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cloud security
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ai
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cybersecurity
BeyondTrust launches free Identity Security Risk Assessment, helping organisations identify and address vulnerabilities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.

Varonis unveils AI Shield to defend sensitive data in real time
Yesterday
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Varonis unveils AI Shield to protect sensitive data by continuously monitoring and managing AI access, preventing exposures in real time without user setup.

Waratek names Rimini Street exclusive Pinnacle Partner globally
Yesterday
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application security
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it automation
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partner programmes
Waratek names Rimini Street its sole Pinnacle Partner after eight years, recognising Rimini's exclusive expertise in global implementation of Waratek solutions.

Barracuda: One in five firms faces monthly email account attacks
Yesterday
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda's 2025 Email Threats Report finds attackers now hide malicious links in attachments, urging use of AI to detect rising phishing and account takeovers.

Censys launches module to boost proactive threat hunting ability
Yesterday
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Censys launches Threat Hunting module, empowering security teams to proactively detect and neutralise cyber threats using real-time Internet Intelligence data.

Vietnam Airlines enhances global payments options with Adyen
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Adyen has expanded its partnership with Vietnam Airlines, enabling global acquiring to improve payment options for international travellers across key markets.

Finder & NobleOak secure media-for-equity backing in Australia
Yesterday
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ipo
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ooh!media
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finder
Finder and NobleOak secure USD $15 million from Scaleup Mediafund’s media-for-equity scheme, boosting brand reach across Australian households and demographics.

NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
Yesterday
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.

Nexxen unveils nexAI suite to transform advertising with AI
2 days ago
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martech
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digital entertainment
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genai
Nexxen unveils nexAI, an AI-powered suite transforming its advertising platform to enhance campaign planning, activation, optimisation, and monetisation.

Rust Forge 2025 to bring global tech leaders to Wellington
2 days ago
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martech
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software development
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adobe
Rust Forge 2025, a new international tech conference for around 200 developers, will be held at Shed 6 in Wellington from 27-30 August 2025.

Smart Communications expands cloud archive platform with Joisto
2 days ago
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saas
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storage
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document management
Smart Communications has acquired cloud archive firm Joisto, enhancing its platform to securely manage regulatory-compliant digital records for enterprises.

Sennheiser begins global shipping of Spectera wireless system
2 days ago
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
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sennheiser
Sennheiser has begun shipping its Spectera wideband wireless system globally, offering streamlined setups and enhanced control for live audio professionals.

Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords
Last week
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biometrics
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mfa
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data privacy
Specops Software highlights behavioural biometrics as a dynamic, AI-driven security layer that complements passwords, enhancing continuous user authentication.

Hands-on Review: Logitech G435 wireless gaming headset
Last week
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Logitech G435 is a lightweight, affordable wireless gaming headset offering dual connectivity, solid audio, and up to 18 hours of battery life, ideal for gamers.

Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform
Last week
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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siem
Amplifier Security raises USD $5.6 million seed round to launch AI-driven tools automating user engagement and plugging real-time security gaps.