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
MUFG & Microsoft launch five-year AI partnership for finance
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digital transformation
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fintech
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data privacy
MUFG Pension & Market Services partners with Microsoft in a five-year deal to harness AI for enhancing superannuation and investor services internationally.
Juniper named Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for fifth year
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digital transformation
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network security
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aiops
Juniper Networks named Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN Infrastructure for the fifth year, leading in vision and execution.
An in-depth look at the Google Veo 3 text-to-video AI model
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digital entertainment
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genai
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ai
Google's Veo 3 AI model creates HD videos with realistic audio from text prompts, revolutionising video content creation for creatives and businesses alike.
Metcash boosts efficiency with new automated Truganina facility
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supply chain
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automation
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future-proofing
Metcash has enhanced efficiency with an automated goods-to-person system at its new 115,000 sqm Truganina distribution centre, replacing its old Laverton site.
New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption
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digital transformation
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ai
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productivity
New Zealand unveils its first national AI strategy to boost business innovation and GDP by NZD $76 billion by 2038, focusing on responsible adoption and skills.
Capgemini to acquire WNS for USD $3.3 billion in AI expansion
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Capgemini will acquire WNS for USD $3.3 billion, aiming to lead the AI-driven business process services market by year-end, pending approvals.
CCH iFirm adds AI, new features for Australasian accountants
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fintech
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financial systems
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genai
Wolters Kluwer updates CCH iFirm platform with AI and new tools to boost efficiency and client management for accountants in Australia and New Zealand.
Carsales mediahouse uses AI to boost targeting & buyer insights
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Carsales mediahouse employs Adobe's AI to sharpen audience targeting, boosting buyer intent identification by 20% and engagement by 23% in Australia’s car market.
Konica Minolta launches MiR robots to boost Aussie automation
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robots
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ai
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printing
Konica Minolta Australia unveils two AI-powered MiR robots, enhancing automation in manufacturing and logistics sectors with live demos at CeMAT event.
Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.
Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand
Yesterday
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smart home
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smart building
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home automation
Amber Technology extends its ABB automation distribution to New Zealand, offering integrators access to building and home automation solutions.
HCLSoftware launches Domino 14.5 for secure government AI
2 days ago
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
HCLSoftware launches Domino 14.5 with sovereign AI, enabling secure, compliant data collaboration for over 200 government agencies worldwide.
NetApp wins 2025 SE Labs honour for enterprise data security
2 days ago
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storage
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data protection
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devops
NetApp wins 2025 SE Labs Award for Enterprise Data Protection after its AI-powered ARP/AI ransomware defence showed 99% detection with zero false positives.
Gallagher Security raises AUD $57,000 for Bravehearts charity
2 days ago
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security industry
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golf day
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assa abloy
Gallagher Security raised AUD $57,000 for child protection charity Bravehearts at its third annual Charity Golf Day in Queensland, the highest total yet.
Gold Coast facility gains upgraded integrated security & comms
2 days ago
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devops
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physical security
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apm
PMT Security and Communications completed a 12-month project upgrading security and communications at a Gold Coast critical services facility on time and within budget.
SoftwareOne completes Crayon deal, forming CHF 1.6 billion giant
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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software
SoftwareOne has completed its acquisition of Crayon, creating a CHF 1.6 billion software and cloud solutions giant with 13,000 employees in over 70 countries.
Lancom partners with Thread to drive AI & AWS innovation push
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Lancom Technology teams with Thread to optimise AWS spending and integrate AI-driven solutions, boosting managed services in the US and beyond.
Worldpay expands domestic acquiring services to Thai market
Last week
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crypto
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defi
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digital wallets
Worldpay has expanded its domestic acquiring services to Thailand, enabling local businesses to process payments with Thai banks and popular digital wallets more efficiently.
UK government launches GOV.UK App to streamline public services
Last week
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
The UK government has launched the GOV.UK App in public beta to simplify access to services like childcare payments and travel info on smartphones.
Australian retailers cut free returns as delivery costs rise
Last week
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Australian retailers are cutting free returns and delivery incentives due to rising costs, shifting to local fulfilment and tech solutions to meet growing consumer demands.