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
Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles
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orange
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engineering
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science
Regional Australian cities like Gladstone and Lismore offer higher graduate starting salaries and more job roles than major capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne.
Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue
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ai
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funding
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phoenix
Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.
WorkJam & Google Cloud expand AI tools for frontline staff
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ai
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workforce management
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automation
WorkJam partners with Google Cloud to boost AI tools, enhancing frontline staff productivity in retail, healthcare and logistics across Asia-Pacific.
Launchd acquires Huume to boost influencer marketing reach
Today
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digital transformation
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digital marketing
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marketing strategy
Launchd has acquired influencer agency Huume from IZEA to boost its talent-led marketing, expanding its reach in influencer-branded content and creator partnerships.
Radware launches real-time feeds to bolster cyber defences
Today
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network security
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cloud security
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application security
Radware has launched new real-time feeds, including Telegram Claimed Attacks and TLS Fingerprint Reputation, to enhance proactive cyber defence capabilities.
Riverina Water cuts billing times with Infor CloudSuite rollout
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Riverina Water's adoption of Infor CloudSuite cut billing times by 30% and reduced rates certificate processing by over six days in NSW.
KnowBe4 Shares Five Cyber Tips for National Internet Safety Month
Yesterday
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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online safety
KnowBe4 offers five key cybersecurity tips this June for National Internet Safety Month to help individuals and organisations boost online security.
CyrusOne & E.ON partner on 61MW new power system in Germany
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
CyrusOne and E.ON partner to deliver a 61MW power system at FRA7 data centre in Germany, aiming for operation by late 2028 and boosting IT capacity to 126MW.
Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges
Yesterday
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cleantech
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smb
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climate change
Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.
APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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fintech
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martech
Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.
Elastic & AWS partner to enable secure generative AI apps
Yesterday
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Elastic partners with AWS in a five-year deal to help organisations build secure generative AI applications, targeting highly regulated sectors like finance and public services.
Amazon Ads launches 'Make Media Magic' campaign in Australia
Yesterday
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digital marketing
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digital advertising
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multichannel marketing
Amazon Ads has launched the Make Media Magic campaign in Australia, targeting marketers with fresh tools to boost creativity and campaign impact.
Brisbane Invests AUD $8 Million in Smart Curbside Cameras
Yesterday
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smart cities
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digital infrastructure
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sensen
Brisbane City Council invests AUD $8 million to expand SenSen's AI-powered curbside camera system, enhancing enforcement and urban mobility for the next four years.
Canadian IT leaders weigh AI agent risks & opportunities
Last week
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digital transformation
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Canadian IT security leaders see AI agents as vital to defence but worry about data readiness, with 85% urging security transformation amid rising AI threats.
Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Nexer reports a 35% turnover rise for 2024, marking five years of growth despite tech sector downturn and economic uncertainty in the UK.
IXL Learning acquires MyTutor to boost UK online tutoring
Last week
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e-learning
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edtech
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remote learning
IXL Learning has acquired UK-based MyTutor to expand online tutoring, reaching over 200,000 families amid rising demand for personalised education support.
Griffin unveils MCP Server to boost AI agents in banking
Last week
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fintech
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api
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agentic ai
Griffin has launched its MCP Server, enabling AI agents to open accounts, make payments and analyse transactions within banking systems securely.
Cast AI unveils Database Optimizer to boost cloud efficiency
Last week
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devops
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apm
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ai
Cast AI launches Database Optimizer, an autonomous caching tool that boosts cloud database performance and cuts costs without code changes or manual tuning.
PropApp launches to empower Australian homeowners & movers
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fintech
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data privacy
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privacy
Melbourne startup PropApp launches a new property app to help Australian homeowners connect with trusted agents, prioritising privacy and tailored support in Victoria.
WongPartnership & Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Asia
Last week
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genai
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ai
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legal tech
WongPartnership and Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Southeast Asia, using CoCounsel to enhance legal research across multiple countries.