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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
Tech leaders call for real action on women in cyber
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storage
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digital transformation
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soc
Tech and cyber chiefs urge firms to turn IWD pledges into concrete steps to dismantle barriers and advance women into senior roles.
Carta buys ListAlpha to launch integrated private CRM
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crm
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fintech
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cloud security
Carta acquires ListAlpha and launches Carta CRM, unifying front-office relationship tools with back-office fund data for private capital firms.
AI adoption drives security spend but breaches persist
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Rising AI adoption is driving higher security spend, yet most enterprises still suffer repeated breaches as risk outpaces new defences.
Echo buys BMS to build end-to-end tech lifecycle group
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data protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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risk & compliance
Echo acquires BMS to create an end-to-end tech lifecycle group, expanding reuse and e-waste recycling services across New Zealand and Australia.
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
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displays
Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.
Tech leaders urge action to lift women into senior roles
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fintech
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Tech leaders across three continents mark International Women's Day 2026 urging structured support and clearer paths for women in cyber.
Xiaomi reveals Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar
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gaming
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iot
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smart home
Xiaomi enters Gran Turismo's Vision project with an electric hypercar concept, blending radical aero tricks and game-ready digital flair.
Microsoft warns of AI agent risks in Cyber Pulse brief
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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physical security
Microsoft's new Cyber Pulse briefing warns ungoverned AI agents and 'double agents' pose rising security and compliance risks for firms.
Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth
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dr
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hyperscale
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dc
Optus trials Asia's first end-to-end 800GE link between Sydney and Perth, using dual subsea and terrestrial paths for near-zero downtime.
Typeface unveils AI engine for governed marketing at scale
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devops
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martech
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partner programmes
Typeface launches a Marketing Orchestration Engine, unifying AI agents, brand data and IT controls to govern cross-channel campaigns at scale.
HP warns of AI-fuelled 'flat-pack' cyberattacks surge
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malware
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uc
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phishing
HP reports a surge in AI-powered “flat-pack” cyberattacks as criminals trade sophistication for speed, low cost and mass customisation.
Meta refines ad click metrics with engage-through shift
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data analytics
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martech
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facebook
Meta will strip likes and shares from click-through metrics, shifting them to new engage-through reports to align ads data with third-party tools.
AI in love lives: help for some, a deal-breaker for others
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
AI is entering couples' counselling, with one in five partners keen for its help and nearly one in six ready to walk away over its use.
DMARCeye launches globally with AI-guided DMARC tools
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
DMARCeye debuts worldwide with AI-guided DMARC enforcement tools, aiming to help non-specialist teams turn monitoring into full protection.
Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness
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devops
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biometrics
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fintech
Incode claims first iBeta Level 3 PAD pass for passive selfie liveness on iOS and Android, reporting 0% error rates in testing.
Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ai
Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
Bitget pushes Web3 gender inclusion with Blockchain4Her
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Bitget launches a global Blockchain4Her drive for International Women's Day, pushing gender inclusion and women's leadership in Web3.
Upwind ramps up APJ cloud security push from India
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saas
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data protection
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devops
Upwind boosts India hub and APJ cloud footprint as runtime security demand surges amid rising breaches and tighter regional regulations.
Ricoh MediaMax expands Pro C9500 into thicker stocks
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martech
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commerce systems
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rpa
Ricoh Australia's MediaMax upgrade lets Pro C9500 presses handle 800-micron, 600gsm stocks, opening new card and packaging work.
Auror named Vendor of the Year at Australian Fraud Awards
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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data sharing
Auror has been named Vendor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Fraud Awards, recognising its growing role in tackling violent retail crime.