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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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Myriota expands Southeast Asia satellite IoT with AUD $25m boost
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iot
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supply chain & logistics
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agriculture
Myriota boosts Southeast Asia satellite IoT expansion with AUD $25m funding to address remote connectivity challenges across agriculture, logistics, and water sectors.
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Singapore firms embrace agentic AI but lack data readiness
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data protection
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digital transformation
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ai
A third of Singapore firms plan to deploy agentic AI in a year, but only 53% have the data systems needed for effective adoption, finds SS&C Blue Prism.
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Pure Storage & SK hynix partner on energy-efficient QLC flash
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storage
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pure storage
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hdd
Pure Storage partners with SK hynix to launch energy-efficient QLC flash storage, targeting hyperscale data centres with improved performance and lower costs.
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Smartsheet launches Australian data hosting to meet privacy laws
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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university of adelaide
Smartsheet has launched Australian data hosting with Sydney and Melbourne facilities to meet privacy laws for customers across APJ region and beyond.
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Netpoleon & XM Cyber partner to offer CTEM across ANZ
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Netpoleon teams up with XM Cyber to offer Continuous Threat Exposure Management solutions in Australia and New Zealand from 28 May 2025.
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Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market
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drones
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supply chain & logistics
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government
Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.
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BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to drive ASEAN digital jobs
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digital transformation
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data science
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hcm
Malaysian HR tech startup BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to expand AI-driven solutions, aiming to boost ASEAN's digital workforce ahead of the 2025 Summit.
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JobAdder unveils AI-driven recruitment plans to ease workloads
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crm
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hcm
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ai
JobAdder launches AI-driven recruitment plans to ease workload pressures as candidate applications surge 42% year-on-year, streamlining hiring processes globally.
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Bain Capital launches hscale with billions Europe DC builds
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dei
Bain Capital launches hscale, a multi-billion EMEA hyperscale data centre platform, aiming rapid expansion across EMEA with sustainable infrastructure.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Movate partner for AI innovation
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Movate have teamed up to develop a generative AI platform aimed at enhancing digital transformation and business efficiency globally.
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FICO & AWS expand AI decision platform via marketplace
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
FICO and AWS have teamed up to expand global access to AI-driven decision workflows, now available via AWS Marketplace Private Offers.
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Capgemini expands partnership for secure generative AI with SAP
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Capgemini broadens its partnership with Mistral AI and SAP to deliver secure generative AI solutions for regulated sectors like finance and aerospace.
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Ecommpay grows processing volume 25% with new payment options
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fintech
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payment technologies
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financial conduct authority
Ecommpay's processing volume surged by 25% in 2024, driven by new payment options, commercial partnerships, and enhanced acceptance rates.
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European imaging market faces falling prices & soft demand
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data analytics
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bi
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market competition
Europe's imaging market sees falling prices and weaker demand in Q2 2025, with unit sales and revenues declining after a strong start to the year.
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Dreame Technology launches smart home line in New Zealand shops
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smart home
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ecommerce
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cleantech
Dreame Technology launches a smart home line tailored for New Zealand, now available in 20+ major retailers including JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.
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Sennheiser audio transforms flexible meeting rooms in Australia
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sennheiser
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programmed
GPT Space&Co partners with Sennheiser to equip flexible meeting rooms in Australia with advanced audio for seamless hybrid collaboration.
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Smart billing app delivers up to USD $4 million in savings
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utilities
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celonis
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customer satisfaction
The Celonis Utilities Smart Billing app helps utilities save up to USD $4 million by optimising billing cycles, reducing errors, and boosting cash flow efficiency.
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'Tech Neck' rising among women as study links pain to device use
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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australian economy
A study reveals 'Tech Neck' affects 68% of Australian women, linked to screen use; ergonomic habits and breaks can reduce prevalent neck pain.
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Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
Fortinet has been named a Challenger in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, highlighting its strong growth and FortiSASE platform.
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Nexxen unveils AI assistant to speed up campaign planning
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Nexxen launches nexAI assistant, using generative AI to transform campaign planning by swiftly converting consumer data into actionable strategies.