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Sean Mitchell
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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

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Fix Your Content Day urges universities to boost accessibility

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Anthology’s Fix Your Content Day challenges universities worldwide to improve digital course accessibility in preparation for new US regulations on inclusive education.
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Bloomberg hackathon in Singapore spotlights quant & AI talent

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The Bloomberg Code Crunch Hackathon in Singapore showcased top quant and AI talent, with NTU students and financial firms developing innovative investment tools.
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Manhattan Associates named top five Singapore workplace for 2025

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Manhattan Associates has been ranked among Singapore's top five workplaces for 2025, with all employees reporting a positive and inclusive work environment.
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SOTI upgrades platform to boost retail device security & speed

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SOTI upgrades its ONE Platform to enhance device security, speed, and operational visibility, helping retailers boost efficiency and meet rising consumer expectations.
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OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 Instant & Thinking upgrades for ChatGPT

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OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 Instant and Thinking models in ChatGPT, enhancing accuracy, personalisation and adaptive reasoning for users.
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Gallagher Security doubles goal, raising $7,000 for cancer research

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Gallagher Security raised over USD $7,000 for breast cancer research, more than doubling its initial goal during the Security Meets Solidarity campaign.
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Broadcom expands VMware Cloud Foundation with AI edge focus

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Broadcom boosts VMware Cloud Foundation with AI-ready hardware and edge focus, expanding partnerships to enhance private cloud flexibility and performance.
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Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035

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Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.
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AI-fuelled data centre spend to hit USD $1 trillion by 2030

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AI-driven investments will push annual data centre IT and facility spending to USD $1 trillion by 2030, up from USD $290 billion in 2024.
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Australian firms face rising data loss threats amid AI adoption

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Australian firms face rising data loss risks from human error and AI adoption, with 57% blaming staff mistakes amid surging data and security threats.
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Fusion5 named global finalist for 2025 Dynamics 365 Service award

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Fusion5 is a global finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Service Partner of the Year Award, recognised for rapid AI-driven customer service solutions.
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Hitachi & Radware launch AI cloud defence against DDoS attacks

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Hitachi Solutions and Radware have launched an AI-powered cloud service to protect Japanese firms from a sharp rise in sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs.
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Retailers face surge in AI-driven cyber threats & supply chain risks

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Nearly half of retailers face rising AI-driven cyber attacks, with just 25% prepared for these sophisticated threats amid growing supply chain security concerns.
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Dell boosts PowerProtect with new cyber resilience updates

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Dell Technologies upgrades its PowerProtect portfolio with new features to strengthen cyber resilience across cloud, edge, and hybrid environments for organisations.
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How Ridiculous sells 115,000 iced teas in 30 days worldwide

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YouTube group How Ridiculous sold 115,000 sugar-free iced teas in 30 days, topping Amazon US charts and selling out in Australia swiftly.
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Australian firms face world’s highest cyberattack rate & losses

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Australian firms face world's highest rate of cyberattacks, with 85% suffering major impacts and many paying ransoms exceeding USD $1 million.
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Reolink unveils up to 55% off smart security cameras for Black Friday

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Reolink slashes prices up to 55% on smart security cameras, including the Argus Eco Pro, in its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
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Caring Hands Health Care earns ISO certifications for safety & quality

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Caring Hands Health Care secured ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications, enhancing its quality management and occupational health and safety standards.
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Fluent Commerce unveils server to boost AI in retail queries

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Fluent Commerce launches MCP Server to link AI agents with retail backend systems, speeding up order queries and boosting customer service efficiency.
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Emirates Flight Catering transforms data management for efficiency

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Emirates Flight Catering adopts Informatica’s cloud-based data platform to boost efficiency, supplier collaboration and sustainability in its meal production.