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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Amazon unveils Nova 2 AI models & launches custom Forge tools
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devops
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rpa
Amazon launches Nova 2 AI suite with four new models and introduces Nova Forge for firms to create custom AI solutions tailored to diverse industries and tasks.
AWS introduces Security Hub for unified threat detection in cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
AWS has launched Security Hub, offering near real-time threat correlation and unified security insights to streamline cloud threat detection and response.
Amazon boosts S3 Vectors with bigger scale & faster queries
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storage
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Amazon Web Services launches Amazon S3 Vectors with 40x more scale, faster queries, and up to 90% cost savings for vast AI vector data storage.
Wētā FX & AWS unite to develop AI tools for VFX artists
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ai
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ai models
Wētā FX and AWS collaborate to develop AI tools that enhance VFX artists' creativity and cut production time on complex visual effects projects.
HP unveils Christmas deals on laptops, monitors & printers
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displays
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hybrid & remote work
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hp
HP launches Christmas deals on laptops, monitors and printers, offering discounts up to 46% for students, gamers and remote workers in Australia.
HPE expands GreenLake to push AI-driven hybrid cloud upgrades
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virtualisation
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data protection
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network infrastructure
HPE enhances its GreenLake cloud platform with AI-driven features and hybrid cloud upgrades to boost security, efficiency and reduce costs for enterprises.
Etaily secures SMBC-led funding to fuel Southeast Asia growth
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e-commerce
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social media
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lazada
Etaily secures over USD $24 million in SMBC-led funding to boost social commerce growth and regional expansion across Southeast Asia.
Datacom transforms Wellington HQ with Logitech for hybrid work
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Datacom has revamped its Wellington HQ with Logitech tech, creating hybrid workspaces that boost collaboration and support diverse working styles.
Virsae & VOSS join forces to boost AI for workplace analytics
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uc
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data analytics
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cx
Virsae and VOSS have partnered to enhance AI-driven workplace analytics, combining expertise to boost collaboration and customer experience across major platforms.
AI-powered agent cuts analysis time by 80% at One New Zealand
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digital transformation
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cx
One New Zealand's AI-powered Network Concierge cuts network complaint analysis time by 80%, speeding up resolutions and improving service during outages.
UK marketers reduce agency contact as AI transforms workflows
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
Nearly half of UK marketers contact their agencies less than weekly as AI reshapes workflows, boosting efficiency but challenging traditional agency roles.
CGI & Freshworks partner to deliver AI service tools in UK
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cx
CGI and Freshworks partner to provide AI-driven service tools targeting UK mid-market and public sectors, focusing initially on education and policing.
QuickBooks Payments aims to tackle GBP £2.5 billion late invoice gap
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fintech
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financial systems
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smb
QuickBooks Payments launches in the UK to help SMBs cut late invoices, aiming to tackle a GBP £2.5 billion annual payment delay problem.
Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.
Foxtel boosts live 4K sports streaming with Fastly CDN tech
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digital entertainment
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streaming
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buffering
Foxtel enhances live 4K sports streaming for over a million viewers with Fastly’s CDN, ensuring stable, high-quality broadcasts across Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
Workforce underprepared for AI despite widespread awareness
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hcm
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ai
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skills shortage
Despite widespread awareness of AI's impact, most workers lack the skills and training needed, posing challenges as businesses embrace AI technology.
Logitech launches Alto Keys K98M keyboard in Australia amid rising demand
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hybrid & remote work
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clean technologies
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trends & predictions
Logitech launches the Alto Keys K98M mechanical keyboard in Australia, targeting rising demand for customisable, stylish productivity tools with AI features.
NEXTDC begins TK1 Tokyo data centre to boost AI & cloud growth
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
NEXTDC has begun building its first Tokyo data centre, TK1, to support Japan's growing AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure needs with 28MW capacity.
Australian data centres drive AUD $7.2 billion public investment
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agricultural technology
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hyperscale
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dc
Australian data centres attract AUD $7.2 billion public investment, boosting energy and water infrastructure while enhancing national digital and economic growth.
Australia's cloud security & AI strategies to shift by 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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hyperscale
By 2026, Australian organisations will prioritise digital sovereignty and distributed AI, reshaping cloud strategies to boost security and resilience amid rising AI-driven threats.