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.
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Indosat wins Best Digital Transformation at WCA 2024
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has clinched the Best Digital Transformation Award at the World Communication Awards 2024, recognising its innovative shift to AI-driven technology.

AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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microsoft
The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.

Airwallex reports growth & launches new initiatives in APAC
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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fintech
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expense management
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airwallex
Airwallex has reported impressive growth in Singapore, with revenues up 157% and transaction volumes rising by 151% in Q3 compared to last year.

Hands-on Review: espresso Display 15 and Stand+
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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reviews
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
The espresso Display 15 offers a sleek, portable monitor solution with ergonomic enhancements and competitive pricing, ideal for professionals on the move.

Predicted tech trends: Deepfakes, AI strain, & robotics
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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robots
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genai
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ai
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Australian firms face challenges in consumer data trust
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai ethics & governance
Paul Henaghan highlights the pressing challenges in Australia's cyber security, noting consumer distrust in data handling among local enterprises.

HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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hcm
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licensing
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transparency
From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.

2degrees first in NZ telco to secure SBTi net zero target
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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cartech
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cleantech
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sustainability
2degrees has become the first New Zealand telco to secure validation for its Net Zero by 2040 target from the Science Based Target initiative.

Uber Direct partners with Grozeo for rapid delivery service
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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customer service
Uber Direct has teamed up with Grozeo to offer small and medium retailers rapid delivery services, enabling faster item delivery within two hours.

TeamViewer acquires 1E for USD $720M enhancing DEX tools
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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hcm
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1e
TeamViewer has announced its largest acquisition to date, acquiring 1E for USD $720 million to enhance its digital employee experience solutions.

Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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ai
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microsoft
A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.

Hexa & Equinix partner to boost Asia-US connectivity
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Hexa Capital Consultancy has partnered with Equinix to enhance connectivity between Asia-Pacific and the United States via the new MYUS cable.

Josef secures more funding to enhance legal AI offering
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Josef has secured new funding to enhance its AI-driven tool, Josef Q, capitalising on strong demand from corporate legal teams since its North American launch.

KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4's Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals HR and IT emails dominate phishing attempts, with QR code scams on the rise, exploiting user trust.

Industrial cybersecurity market to double by 2033
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
The industrial cybersecurity market is set to grow at 7.8% CAGR, reaching USD $46.96 billion by 2033, driven by IoT and cloud security adoption.

Varonis expands data security support to include Databricks
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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data protection
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Varonis expands its data security capabilities to include Databricks, enhancing protection for enterprise data used by 60% of Fortune 500 companies.

BlackLine recognised as leader in AR automation by IDC
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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saas
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ai
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cfo
BlackLine has been acknowledged as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Accounts Receivable Automation Applications in 2024, underlining its impact.

Australian report shows shift to AI in customer service
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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agentic ai
Kore.ai's latest reports reveal Australians are embracing AI in customer service, prioritising advanced technology over pay and valuing efficiency and accuracy.

Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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cx
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phishing
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martech
Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.

Experts stress security for businesses over holiday period
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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physical security
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holiday season
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adt security
As the holiday season approaches, security experts urge small and medium enterprises to bolster protections against potential break-ins during shutdowns.