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 2
Spotify tests AI-style prompted playlists in New Zealand
3 days ago
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martech
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digital entertainment
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personalisation
Spotify is testing an AI-style Prompted Playlist tool in New Zealand, letting Premium users spin up mixes using everyday written prompts.
AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support
3 days ago
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wearables
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data protection
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digital transformation
Most Australians and New Zealanders back AI to boost Triple Zero and 111 call handling, though doubts remain over agencies’ data use.
Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan
4 days ago
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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breach prevention
Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.
DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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aiops
DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.
Programmatic digital OOH set to reshape media plans
4 days ago
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
Programmatic digital out-of-home is set to become a core media-plan pillar by 2026 as tighter budgets push marketers towards data-led OOH.
Progress unveils agentic AI UI tools for Telerik, Kendo
4 days ago
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martech
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lcnc
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erp
Progress launches agentic AI tools in Telerik and Kendo UI to auto-generate production-ready screens and boost developer productivity.
OpenAI unveils nationwide AI push & skills drive for Australia
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
OpenAI launches its first Asia Pacific OpenAI for Countries plan in Australia, pairing sovereign AI infrastructure with major skills drives.
SquareX warns browser flaws now key threat to firms
4 days ago
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
SquareX research finds fundamental flaws in browsers and AI tools, warning they have become attackers’ main route into corporate networks.
AI data leaks fuel surge in global cyber attacks
4 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
AI data leaks are helping drive a global cyber attack surge, with firms now hit by over 2,000 assaults a week and ransomware on the rise.
CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest
4 days ago
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virtualisation
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ransomware
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iot security
Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.
K-Towers, PowerX bring AI to remote Pacific mobile towers
4 days ago
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spacetech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
K-Towers and PowerX deploy AI-powered monitoring at ultra-remote Papua New Guinea mobile towers, cutting field visits and boosting uptime.
CMC highlights ‘Furious Five’ themes set to shape 2026
5 days ago
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robots
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.
Swann adds AWS generative AI to cut camera alert noise
5 days ago
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surveillance
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Swann taps AWS generative AI so its security cameras only ping for user-defined events, slashing false alerts and notification overload.
NZ MPs unite over child social media safety push
5 days ago
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samsung
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facebook
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instagram
New Zealand MPs unite across party lines to back under-16 social media curbs after a shocking ‘Worst Children’s Library’ exhibit at Parliament.
SMEs fight RBA plan to outlaw card surcharges
5 days ago
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payment technologies
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mastercard
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smb
Australian SMEs step up a campaign against the RBA’s proposed blanket ban on card surcharges, warning it will lift prices for all shoppers.
Neoen expands Western Downs battery & virtual deals
5 days ago
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cartech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Neoen starts Western Downs Battery Stage 3 in Queensland as virtual battery deals grow, pushing its Australian storage fleet past 2 GW.
Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal
5 days ago
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.
Gen Z drives shift from ads to creator-led influence
5 days ago
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digital transformation
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martech
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genai
Gen Z is turning away from polished ads and backing creators, forcing brands to pivot towards social commerce and community-led influence.
AI & TikTok trends reshape Kiwi Christmas cooking
5 days ago
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ai
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marketing
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social media
TikTok trends, AI tools and global flavours are transforming Kiwi Christmas menus, as Appetise data shows earlier, budget-savvy festive planning.