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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Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan
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data protection
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cloud security
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socs
Upwind taps former Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan to bolster cloud and AI strategy as it eyes enterprise buyers and rapid growth.
Kyndryl launches agentic AI service management toolkit
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data protection
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Kyndryl unveils a governance toolkit to help firms supervise autonomous AI agents across IT operations, as enterprises move beyond pilot projects.
SoftwareOne unifies APAC direct businesses under one brand
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
SoftwareOne and Crayon merge APAC direct businesses under one brand as customers see no immediate changes to contracts or account teams.
Webull Australia cuts fees to zero across key markets
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fintech
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asx
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stock market
Webull Australia extends zero-commission trading to Hong Kong and China A-Shares, intensifying fee pressure on app-based rivals.
Cloudflare launches EmDash as WordPress alternative
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
Cloudflare unveils EmDash, an open-source CMS with plugin isolation, migration tools and pay-per-use monetisation for publishers and AI access.
Gigamon takes 51 per cent of deep observability market
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon dominates the deep observability race as AI and hybrid cloud traffic push the fast-growing sector towards USD $2.1 billion by 2030.
BRX launches CM.OSX with McKinnon to guide AI marketing
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digital transformation
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martech
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rpa
BRX Group has launched CM.OSX to help marketing chiefs adopt AI and automation, appointing Alison McKinnon as founding Managing Partner.
OutSystems launches agentic systems engineering for AI
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
OutSystems unveils Agentic Systems Engineering to bring governed AI development, shared context and enterprise controls to complex software estates.
CyberPath opens consultation on Australia's cyber workforce
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
CyberPath launches national consultation as Kate Jones takes the chair, aiming to define career pathways and standards for Australia's cyber workforce.
Forrester warns Middle East conflict will squeeze IT budgets
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Forrester says Middle East tensions will push up infrastructure costs, sharpen cloud and AI spending scrutiny, and heighten cyber risk.
Loyalty association launches AI & behaviour courses
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian Loyalty Association rolls out executive training on programme economics, AI-driven shopping and behavioural science as households tighten budgets.
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
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data protection
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vpns
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devops
ExpressVPN expands beyond VPNs with encrypted AI chats, launching ExpressAI on confidential computing enclaves after an audit by cybersecurity firm Cure53.
Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers
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devops
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iot security
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edge computing
Mercury Security opens controller app platform to approved developers, with partner software bringing edge integrations and stricter security checks.
GME launches three XRS Connect packs for off-road use
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4x4
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integrated systems
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rvs
GME has unveiled three Australian-made XRS Connect value packs for touring and 4WD users, bundling UHF CB radios, antennas and accessories from AUD $779.
CMTG bets on backup as cyber resilience demand rises
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
CMTG expands data backup and recovery push as cyber risk, ransomware and tougher regulation drive businesses to prioritise resilience over storage.
R2 Wireless expands ODIN partner network across defence
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robots
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drones
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surveillance
R2 Wireless broadens ODIN's defence reach with new partners across drones, autonomous vehicles and command systems, after testing with US forces.
Garney adopts Hyland for SAP SuccessFactors in HR shift
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Garney deepens Hyland tie-up to unify HR records in SAP SuccessFactors, aiming to cut manual work and bolster automation across its US operations.
B2C Distribution picks Ecommpay for mobile checkout
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fintech
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cx
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martech
B2C Distribution has overhauled its payment setup with Ecommpay, adding express mobile checkout and tighter control across its online retail brands.
Oracle launches restaurant operations platform for chains
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Oracle and NetSuite unveil restaurant operations platform for chains, uniting inventory, scheduling and cash management with AI across 110 countries.
Oracle NetSuite adds AI tools for safer data access
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI Connector Service upgrades with 100-plus finance templates, MCP apps and warehouse access for controlled data use.