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
Oracle named leader in Gartner’s 2025 analytics quadrant again
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms for the second year running, highlighting its AI-driven analytics.
E-invoicing could bring AUD $22.5 billion boost to Australia
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digital transformation
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fintech
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australian economy
Full adoption of e-invoicing could boost Australia's economy by AUD $22.5 billion annually through productivity gains, faster payments, and fraud reduction.
Lenovo unveils new hybrid AI platforms to boost enterprise adoption
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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genai
Lenovo has launched new hybrid AI platforms and services to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and scale with advanced infrastructure and training solutions.
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
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ransomware
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network security
Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.
GitLab & IBM launch platform to modernise mainframe DevOps
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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devsecops
GitLab and IBM launch GitLab Ultimate for IBM Z to modernise mainframe DevOps with native CI/CD and unified workflows on IBM z/OS.
Most firms in ANZ slow to hire AI leaders as security worries grow
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ai security
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agentic ai
Only 12% of ANZ firms plan to hire AI leaders soon, as 46% cite security concerns as a major barrier to wider AI adoption despite optimism about its future impact.
Marko launches in New Zealand with personalised blood insights
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healthtech
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mental health
Marko launches in New Zealand, offering personalised blood test insights to help users optimise health with tailored nutrition and lifestyle plans.
San Jose Sharks turn to AI partners to revolutionise hockey tactics
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ml
The San Jose Sharks partner with Cambridge Consultants and Sportsology to integrate AI in hockey coaching, aiming to revolutionise tactics with data-driven insights.
Tata Consultancy opens three new European hubs for SDV growth
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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iot
Tata Consultancy opens three new European hubs in Germany and Romania to boost software-defined vehicle innovation in the automotive sector.
Reality check: Lenovo’s enterprise predictions for 2025 under the microscope
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Organisations in ANZ rapidly boost AI spending and sustainability efforts, while cybersecurity becomes a top priority amid rising threats and regulations.
JFrog & TL Consulting boost APAC software supply chain security
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devops
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digital transformation
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application security
JFrog partners with TL Consulting to enhance software supply chain security and governance for organisations across Asia Pacific using the JFrog Platform and expert consulting.
High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector
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paas
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iaas
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New Zealand’s Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.
DXC donates 100 laptops to boost STEM learning in Northern Territory
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digital literacy
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digital divide
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dxc
DXC Technology donates 100 laptops to five Northern Territory schools, boosting STEM education and digital literacy through workshops and scholarships.
StarHub celebrates 25 years with strong growth & USD $2.4bn in revenue
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robots
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data analytics
StarHub marks 25 years with USD $2.4bn revenue in 2024, rising 1.4%, driven by strong growth in Southeast Asia's enterprise and consumer markets.
Most Australians slow to adopt EVs & assisted driving tech
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cartech
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bmw
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self-driving cars
Most Australians have assisted driving tech but few use it; interest in EVs falls amid battery, cost, and resale worries, says mycar Mobility Index.
Agentic AI transforms business operations with enhanced oversight
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application security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Agentic AI is revolutionising industries by enhancing human oversight and boosting productivity in sectors like cybersecurity, software development, and finance.
Awarua Quadrant to become NZD $2.5 billion South Island hub
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supply chain
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cleantech
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engineering
The Awarua Quadrant near Invercargill will become a NZD $2.5 billion hub, linking exporters with major ports and boosting South Island’s logistics and manufacturing.
NSW sets up authority & funds $80m innovation drive
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dc
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cleantech
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atlassian
NSW launches Investment Delivery Authority and commits nearly $80m to innovation, aiming to fast-track major projects and boost tech growth by 2026.
Soldiers in Tech offers free digital training to Ontario veterans
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it training
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The Roland Gossage Foundation relaunched Soldiers in Tech, offering free digital skills training in web development and cyber security to Ontario veterans and their families.
World’s largest data breach exposes 16 billion credentials
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biometrics
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mfa
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phishing
A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.