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
AI speeds coding but slows Australian software teams
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devops
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digital transformation
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application security
AI speeds Australian coding yet teams lose seven hours a week to fragmented tools, rising compliance demands and skills gaps, research finds.
Australian 5G adoption slow as NBN keeps central role
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5g & beyond
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it industry
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digital literacy
Australians are drifting to 5G by default rather than demand, as NBN stays the fixed-line backbone despite rising mobile network options.
Check Point updates Quantum firewall to secure AI use
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Check Point updates Quantum firewall with AI-aware controls, aiming to curb data leakage, model abuse and new automated cyber attacks.
Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.
AI leaders surge ahead in growth & profitability
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data protection
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digital transformation
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erp
A global NTT DATA study finds AI leaders are 2.5 times likelier to see double-digit revenue growth and triple the profit margins of peers.
ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI
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paas
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digital transformation
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dc
ServiceNow to pour CAD $110 million into Canadian AI, building local infrastructure, a Centre of Excellence and 100 skilled jobs.
NCSC warns AI prompt injection could drive huge UK data breaches
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cloud security
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application security
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supply chain
UK cyber agency warns that misunderstanding AI prompt injection risks could trigger data breaches surpassing past SQL attacks in scale.
Orq.ai raises EUR €5m to scale enterprise AI agents
Yesterday
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data protection
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Orq.ai secures EUR €5m seed funding to scale its enterprise AI agent control platform across Europe and North America.
Nokia & ALE expand fibre campus networks partnership
Yesterday
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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network security
Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise extend fibre campus deal with new networks at Ikos Resorts, Pantai Jerudong Hospital and Wembley Park.
Gamma unveils GammaUCX to unify cloud voice estates
Yesterday
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uc
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Gamma has launched GammaUCX, a single voice layer to unify mixed cloud and legacy telephony estates across more than 20 countries.
A-FLOW opens ML1 data centre to power PH digital boom
Yesterday
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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edge computing
A-FLOW has launched its ML1 data centre in Laguna, the first phase of a planned 36MW campus to support the Philippines’ digital surge.
Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes
Yesterday
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e-commerce
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amazon
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social media
A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.
OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald launches advisory firm
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald leaves after 22 years to launch Colourcode.AI, advising boards and leaders on AI strategy and governance.
Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala
Yesterday
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semiconductors
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it industry
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public sector
Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.
Employment Hero tests real-time super ahead of 2026
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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fintech
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payment technologies
Employment Hero’s HeroClear processes what it claims is Australia’s first real-time super payment, as employers brace for 2026 Payday Super rules.
Xero rolls out AI bank reconciliation with JAX tool
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero launches global beta of JAX-powered bank reconciliation, promising to auto-match over 80% of statement lines in real time.
One in three Australians open to AI shopping assistants
Yesterday
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fintech
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cx
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martech
One in three Australians are ready to let AI shop on their behalf, but fears over fraud, control and bad purchases still loom large.
Canon expands imageFORCE range with new A3, A4 printers
Yesterday
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Canon has broadened its imageFORCE line in Australia, adding new A3 and compact A4 printers aimed at evolving hybrid office needs.
Australia Post campaign boosts Parcel Locker rewards
Yesterday
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
Australia Post teams with The ICONIC and Oz Hair and Beauty, offering AUD $10 rewards to steer online shoppers towards Parcel Lockers.
PvX secures USD $250 million to boost user acquisition for apps
Yesterday
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saas
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gaming
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data analytics
PvX secures over USD $250 million for non-dilutive user acquisition backing 20 app firms, plus USD $4.7 million to expand its SaaS tech.