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Sean Mitchell
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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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RELA launches Assess 2.0 for farm-friendly renewables

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Australian-backed Assess 2.0 gives farmers a new planning tool as renewable energy projects race across regional Australia.
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Australian SMEs keep hiring despite tougher conditions

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Australian SMEs defy weak sentiment to lift hiring 6.8%, while AI job ads surge 13-fold and construction and trades lead wage growth.
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Amazon launches free AI training for Australian schools

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e-learning
Amazon and Tech Futures Australia roll out free AI training and classroom tools for Australian schools, after research found teachers keen but under-resourced.
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New Relic names Wendi Sturgis to board for AI expertise

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New Relic has named Wendi Sturgis to its board as the observability software maker seeks sharper AI and international strategy oversight.
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Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

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Intel backs thin-and-light AI laptops with Core Ultra Series 3 chips, touting stronger gaming performance, local chatbot support and longer battery life.
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Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26

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storage
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bluetooth
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ios
Samsung's Galaxy S26 adds AirDrop-style sharing, marking a shift in how rival ecosystems handle file transfers between devices.
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Independent hotels hit by weaker demand & OTA pressure

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Cloudbeds report shows independent hotels face softer rates, rising OTA reliance and stark regional splits, with Asia Pacific hit hardest.
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AppOmni adds Heisenberg mode after LiteLLM supply attack

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AppOmni upgrades Heisenberg to help teams trace GitHub Actions and spot tainted dependencies after the LiteLLM supply chain breach.
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Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs

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storage
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hybrid cloud
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Komprise debuts Flash Stretch service to analyse NAS data, reclaim flash capacity and counter rising DRAM and SSD costs for enterprises.
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CData adds pipeline orchestration & broader CDC support

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cloud analytics
CData Sync gets pipeline orchestration, broader CDC for IBM DB2 and SAP HANA, plus open table format support for hybrid and cloud data flows.
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DigiCert updates document trust tool to curb AI fraud

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DigiCert adds centralised signing controls and new integrations to its Document Trust Manager as it targets AI-driven document fraud and compliance risks.
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AI Personality awards launch with USD $90,000 prize

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AI creator platforms launch awards with USD $90,000 prize fund as virtual personalities move deeper into the online economy.
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Allianz warns of rising workplace burnout in Australia

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Allianz research finds most Australian workers see little help with burnout, as psychological compensation claims climb and staff call for practical changes.
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Aware Super expands free online wills service to members

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Aware Super broadens free online wills offer to all members as fund uses estate planning to nudge Australians towards wider retirement planning.
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NetRise launches Provenance to trace open source risk

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NetRise unveils Provenance, a tool to trace open source maintainers and stop risky dependencies before they spread through software.
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Horizon3.ai revenue doubles as NodeZero demand surges

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Horizon3.ai doubles ARR as more than 5,200 organisations adopt its NodeZero platform, fuelled by MSSP demand and rising cyber risks.
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Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests

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Fime's EMEA lab wins EMVCo nod to test fingerprint sensors for biometric cards, supporting global roll-out of trusted contactless payments.
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Nasuni partners with Oracle for cloud file storage

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storage
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Nasuni teams with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to deliver global file storage, aiming to cut legacy costs and prepare data estates for AI.
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Software developers top AI job-loss fears, study finds

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Software developers top a new list of jobs workers fear AI will wipe out, as Reddit users fret over shrinking entry-level career paths.
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Forrester finds Tanium delivers 235% ROI in six months

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Tanium's Autonomous IT Platform drove 235% ROI and USD $20.1 million in benefits over three years, Forrester's new study finds.