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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.

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Open-source AI gains favour among new developers globally
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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open source
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ai
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software development
A Stack Overflow survey reveals 82% of global developers are engaging with open-source AI, highlighting its rising significance for younger professionals.
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Cloudflare unveils new AI tools to boost agentic development
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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ai
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software development
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agentic ai
Cloudflare unveils new AI agent development tools, including a free tier for Durable Objects and the Model Context Protocol, enhancing deployment scalability.
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Cisco reveals just 19% of NZ firms ready for AI uptake
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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cisco
A new report by Cisco reveals that just 19% of New Zealand organisations are fully prepared for AI technology, despite a surge in investment and urgency.
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KPMG Australia spins off blockchain platform into start-up
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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blockchain
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construction
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agriculture
KPMG Australia has announced the spin-off of its track-and-trace compliance platform, KPMG Origins, into a new independent start-up called OriginsNext.
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Samsung doubles OLED TV range in Australia for 2025 launch
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Samsung Australia doubles its OLED TV range for 2025, now offering 14 models with advanced AI features, varying sizes, and prices from AUD $2,529 to $11,499.
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Neo Space & G\&S SatCom join forces for IFC upgrade
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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customer satisfaction
Neo Space Group has formed a strategic partnership with G&S SatCom to enhance its in-flight connectivity services through real-time monitoring.
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Check Point Infinity named top AI cyber security platform
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
Check Point's Infinity Platform has been named the top AI-powered cyber security solution in Miercom's 2025 Assessment, excelling in threat prevention and Zero Trust.
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Milestone Systems acquires Berlin's brighter AI tech firm
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
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ai
Milestone Systems has acquired Berlin's brighter AI, enhancing its video data anonymisation capabilities and bolstering its AI technology initiatives, effective 1st April 2025.
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Key security vulnerabilities revealed in 2025 hack report
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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iam
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supply chain & logistics
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construction
The CyberCX Hack Report for 2025 reveals alarming cyber vulnerabilities, with 90% of severe findings linked to Application Security and Identity Management.
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LinkedIn unveils top Australian companies for 2025 careers
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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amazon
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oracle
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linkedin
LinkedIn's 2025 Top Companies list ranks ServiceNow as Australia's best workplace for career advancement, followed by Atlassian, Commonwealth Bank, Amazon, and Oracle.
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SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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e-learning
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ai
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duolingo
SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.
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Dynatrace earns 'Protected' status for Azure solution in Australia
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Dynatrace has secured 'Protected' status for its SaaS platform on Microsoft Azure in Australia, enhancing its capability to support government security initiatives.
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EVT introduces AI solution for feedback at Aussie cinemas
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
EVT has unveiled an AI-driven sentiment analysis tool for its Australian cinemas, enhancing customer feedback processing and improving service quality.
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Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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cleantech
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sustainability
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qantas
Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.
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Symal partners with Macquarie Cloud to boost AI capabilities
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Symal has teamed up with Macquarie Cloud Services to utilise Microsoft Azure, aiming to boost its DevOps and AI capabilities amid a digital transformation.
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Australian healthcare lagging in generative AI adoption
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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digital twins
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risk & compliance
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genai
A study by SAS reveals Australian healthcare's GenAI adoption lags behind global peers, with 46% currently using it, yet 95% plan to implement within two years.
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European Imaging market sees resurgence in sales & revenue
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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analyst report
The European Imaging market is showing signs of recovery, with a notable rise in unit shipments and revenue, particularly in Inkjet and Laser MFPs.
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Legacy systems threaten payment sector efficiency, study says
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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modernisation
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automation
A new study by AutoRek reveals that 90% of the payments sector still relies on outdated systems, risking inefficiency and regulatory compliance.
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Neo Space partners with Uzbekistan Airways for in-flight WiFi
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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spacetech
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
Neo Space Group has partnered with Uzbekistan Airways to introduce in-flight high-speed internet on A321neo aircraft, enhancing passenger connectivity by 2026.
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Canterbury Tech unveils new member benefits & discounts
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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canterbury tech
Canterbury Tech has unveiled enhanced member benefits, including priority access to events and exclusive discounts on subscriptions, fostering community engagement.