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 - Page 1
Cisco pushes forward on AI with new partnerships & tech advances
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network security
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quantum computing
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ai
Cisco advances in AI with new partnerships, tech breakthroughs, and strong Q3 results, including joining the Stargate UAE consortium and launching a Quantum Network Chip.
Adobe debuts free Photoshop Android beta with AI tools & layers
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genai
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adobe
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photoshop
Adobe launches free Photoshop beta for Android, featuring AI tools like Firefly Generative Fill, layers, and masks, available now on Google Play.
NAD launches Modular Series in Australia, from AUD $1,299
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home audio
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amber technology
NAD Electronics launches its ultra-compact Modular Series audio products in Australia, with prices starting at AUD $1,299, available from July 2025.
Barracuda unveils AI platform to simplify cybersecurity tools
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network security
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soc
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cybersecurity
Barracuda Networks launches BarracudaONE, an AI-powered platform to unify cybersecurity tools and ease complexity for Australian IT and security professionals.
HCLTech & UiPath partner to deliver agentic automation at scale
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
HCLTech and UiPath have partnered to deliver scalable agentic automation, combining AI and automation to boost business agility and efficiency globally.
BlueVoyant unveils SBOM tool to tackle third-party software risk
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cybersecurity
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bluevoyant
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third-party risk management
BlueVoyant has launched a Software Bill of Materials tool to help firms manage third-party software risks and improve supply chain cyber defence.
Gallagher Security secures ISO 27001:2022 recertification for ISMS
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data protection
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Gallagher Security has achieved recertification to ISO 27001:2022, demonstrating its commitment to advanced information security management and risk mitigation.
Mattel & Tubi launch shoppable TV ads with QR code tech
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ecommerce
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yahoo
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afterpay
Mattel launches shoppable TV ads in Australia via Tubi, letting viewers buy toys instantly using QR codes with Vudoo's tech, enhancing measurement and shopping.
NZD $9.6 billion cloud spend looms but most are unprepared
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digital transformation
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ai
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nzd
New Zealand's cloud spending is set to reach NZD $9.6 billion by 2028, but only a third of businesses are ready to exploit its full potential.
Influencers could fund lavish Australian weddings with a few posts
Yesterday
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ecommerce
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instagram
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report
Australian influencers with millions of followers can fund lavish weddings with just a few sponsored Instagram posts, new research reveals.
Akamai launches DNS Posture Management for multicloud security
Yesterday
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firewalls
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ddos
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hyperscale
Akamai has launched DNS Posture Management, offering centralised control over DNS assets across multicloud platforms to enhance security and compliance.
AI adoption brings strong time & cost savings for UK workers
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
AI adoption in UK workplaces saves time and cuts costs, with 72% of users reporting weekly time savings, though security and skills gaps slow use.
Smartsheet & PwC UK partner to drive enterprise transformation
Yesterday
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devops
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digital transformation
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pwc
Smartsheet teams up with PwC UK to enhance enterprise transformation in public sector and finance using AI-driven work management solutions.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches Rainbow Webinar for secure events
Yesterday
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uc
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data protection
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it training
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched Rainbow Webinar, a secure cloud platform for virtual events, enhancing collaboration for businesses across Europe.
Park Place opens Uptime Academy access to boost Softcat skills
Yesterday
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it training
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partner programmes
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it services
Park Place Technologies grants Softcat access to Uptime Academy, boosting partner skills in IT services and strengthening joint customer support.
BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
BW Digital has set a new data record, transmitting 1.2 Tb/s per wavelength over 4,300km of the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme.
Fivetran expands SDK to simplify building custom data connectors
Yesterday
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saas
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devops
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data analytics
Fivetran has expanded its Connector SDK, enabling developers to create custom data pipelines quickly, boosting analytics and AI capabilities across systems.
Tenable to acquire Apex Security, bolstering AI risk control
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable plans to acquire Apex Security, enhancing its AI risk control and exposure management platform amid rising cyber threats from AI adoption.
Canva leverages Snowflake to scale B2B growth & personalisation
Yesterday
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data analytics
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data science
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personalisation
Canva uses Snowflake AI Data Cloud to accelerate B2B growth, personalise user experiences, and support global expansion with over 230 million monthly users.
Equinix acquires three Manila data centres as digital economy grows
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix acquires three Manila data centres to bolster digital infrastructure amid the Philippines' USD $45bn digital economy surge in 2024.