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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Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 to boost private AI
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virtualisation
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dr
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private cloud
Broadcom has launched VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, enhancing private cloud management for traditional, AI, and cloud-native applications across diverse infrastructures.
Securonix & Prophecy join forces to streamline SIEM security data
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Securonix and Prophecy have partnered to integrate Snare Suite with Securonix’s platform, boosting security data intake and threat detection across hybrid IT systems.
UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
A survey finds 65% of UK business leaders rank AI as vital as water and energy, with 93% urging swift adoption alongside calls for thoughtful oversight.
TCS & Council of Europe Development Bank automate reconciliation
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
TCS partners with the Council of Europe Development Bank to automate reconciliation using AI, enhancing efficiency and transparency in European operations.
Senior UK & US communicators expect bigger budgets by 2026
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dei
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ai
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cleantech
By 2026, 80% of senior UK and US communications leaders expect larger budgets and greater influence, driven by AI adoption and strategic roles despite economic uncertainty.
UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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genai
UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.
Puma & Adyen unify payments to enhance Asia Pacific retail
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Puma has partnered with Adyen to unify payment systems across Asia Pacific stores and events, boosting efficiency and delivering a seamless customer experience.
Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries
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supply chain
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ai
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inflation
Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.
Grammarly adopts Gr4vy no-code platform to expand payment options
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Grammarly adopts Gr4vy’s no-code platform to expand its global payment options, enhancing flexibility and reducing transaction costs with over 400 methods.
Rockwell Automation launches OptixEdge for real-time data gains
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Rockwell Automation unveils OptixEdge, an edge gateway that processes industrial data locally in real time, boosting efficiency and cutting cloud costs.
One New Zealand invests NZD $100 million, wins top network award
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mobile data
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accenture
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2degrees
One New Zealand secures 'Best in Test' mobile network award for the fourth year after investing NZD $100 million in 4G and 5G upgrades nationwide.
Gartner: Generative AI to power 75% of analytics by 2027
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
By 2027, generative AI will power 75% of new analytics content, transforming business decisions with perceptive, autonomous insights, predicts Gartner.
Secure Code Warrior unveils free AI security rules for developers
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Secure Code Warrior has launched free AI Security Rules on GitHub, helping developers secure code creation with AI tools like GitHub Copilot and others.
Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.
NiCE launches CXone Mpower Agents to automate customer service
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
NiCE launches CXone Mpower Agents, AI-driven tools designed to automate and streamline customer service across front, middle, and back-office operations.
Chatmeter unveils AI platform for safer, smarter patient feedback
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Chatmeter launches Pulse Ai: Signals, an AI platform to help healthcare providers manage online patient feedback, ensure HIPAA compliance and enhance safety.
C-suite split on GenAI as CEOs push ahead & CISOs flag risks
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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iot
CEOs are eager to boost GenAI investments, while CISOs raise security concerns, revealing a significant divide in C-Suite views on AI adoption in business.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has deepened its partnership with Versa to enhance secure network access with expanded Zero Trust and Secure SD-WAN solutions for enterprises.
EDGNEX invests USD $2.3 billion in Jakarta AI data centre
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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ai
EDGNEX is investing USD $2.3 billion to build a 144 MW AI data centre in Jakarta, aiming for operation by December 2026 to boost Indonesia's digital growth.
AI Agents - The struggle to balance automation, oversight, & security
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devops
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fintech
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martech
Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.