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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Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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quantum computing
Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.

Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users
3 days ago
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storage
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customer service
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flash storage
Kingston launches refreshed XS Series external SSDs, offering up to 4TB storage and 2,000MB/s speeds for pros and portable options for everyday users.

BIG Caring selects SAP on AWS to unify pharmacy operations
Last week
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
BIG Caring Group has chosen RISE with SAP on AWS to unify operations across its 500+ Malaysian pharmacies, enhancing efficiency and customer experience.

Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering US trades from USD $0.99
Last week
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fintech
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stock market
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moomoo
Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering unlimited US trades from USD $0.99 and 24-hour access to over 22,000 stocks and ETFs across global markets.

Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
Last week
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.

Malware hits 16 React Native npm packages, 1m downloads at risk
Last week
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
A malware attack has hit 16 React Native npm packages, putting around 1 million weekly downloads at risk of Remote Access Trojan infection.

US-China chip export debate highlights risks for AI leadership
Last week
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supply chain
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ai
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agi
A Johns Hopkins debate on US restrictions of chip exports to China highlights risks for global AI leadership and semiconductor supply chain stability.

GoTo Financial completes Jakarta cloud move with Alibaba Cloud
Last week
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digital transformation
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iaas
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ai
GoTo Financial has completed migrating its infrastructure to Alibaba Cloud's Jakarta data centres, boosting data sovereignty and service efficiency for over 20 million users.

Cloudera joins AI-RAN Alliance to boost AI in telecoms sector
Last week
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Cloudera has joined the AI-RAN Alliance to help telecom providers in Australia and New Zealand advance AI integration across networks for improved efficiency and innovation.

Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high
Last week
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fintech
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wall street
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shares
New Zealanders’ US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.

Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
More than half of Australian IT leaders see AI as both an opportunity and risk, but only 20% have strategies for securing digital and machine identities.

Hands-on Review: Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI laptop
Last week
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ai
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI business laptop combines ultra-light durability, a stunning 14-inch OLED display, AI-powered features, and up to 14 hours of battery life.

EDDIESTEALER Rust malware mimics CAPTCHA to steal credentials
Last week
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A new Rust-based malware, EDDIESTEALER, uses fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into running code that steals browser credentials and crypto wallets.

Hands-on Review - Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set
Last week
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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windows
Sennheiser’s Profile Streaming Set offers pro-level sound, tactile controls, and a sturdy boom arm in a simple, plug-and-play USB mic ideal for creators and streamers.

AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ
Last week
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malware
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data protection
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cloud security
AI agent use among IT security leaders in Australia and New Zealand is set to nearly double from 36% to 68% within two years, driven by growing trust and data challenges.

Celonis & Peech launch app to cut perishable waste & losses
Last week
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cleantech
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sustainability
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celonis
Celonis and Peech have launched an app to help retailers cut perishable waste and losses, boosting revenue and improving price markdown compliance.

SX Tasman Express to boost Australia–New Zealand bandwidth
Last week
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ai
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cloud services
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digital economy
Southern Cross, Alcatel Submarine Networks and OMS Group will build the SX Tasman Express, adding 400Tbps capacity between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.

Vectra AI named leader in first Asia Pacific NDR Magic Quadrant
Last week
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Vectra AI has been named a Leader in Gartner’s first Asia Pacific Magic Quadrant for NDR, recognised for its vision and execution in network threat detection.

LG offers up to 37% off top appliances in end-of-year sale
Last week
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smart home
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technology gifts
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consumer electronics
LG is offering up to 37% off on washing machines, fridges, vacuums, and ovens in its end-of-financial-year sale across Australia.

Ant International unveils Alipay+ GenAI Cockpit for fintech AI
Last week
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fintech
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ai security
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llms
Ant International has launched the Alipay+ GenAI Cockpit, an AI platform to help fintech firms and super apps develop AI-driven financial services in Asia.