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
Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026
Today
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hyperscale
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dc
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data privacy
Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.
Anthropic identifies AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign
Today
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
A China-linked group launched a major AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign targeting global firms, performing 80-90% of hacking with minimal human input.
Schneider Electric named Leader for energy transition services
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power / energy
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ai
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clean technologies
Schneider Electric has been named a Leader in IDC's 2025 Energy Transition Services report, praised for digital innovation and global expertise in net-zero solutions.
Safe Software passes USD $100M revenue as growth accelerates
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virtualisation
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ai
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software updates
Safe Software has surpassed USD $100M in annual revenue, growing nearly 20% amid global expansion and new AI-driven product updates.
BDO Digital named finalist for 2025 Microsoft Americas award
Today
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
BDO Digital is a finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Americas Partner of the Year - Systems Integrator Canada Award, recognised for its innovative AI solutions.
Canadian SMBs lose growth due to tool overload & missed AI gains
Today
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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erp
Canadian SMBs lose over a workday weekly using nine tools, missing CAD $178,000 in growth yearly; AI adoption boosted savings and strategic focus.
Kyndryl launches agentic AI services to reshape workplace roles
Today
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cx
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martech
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ai
Kyndryl launches new AI services to help businesses transform job roles, improve collaboration, and upskill workforces for agentic AI integration.
Sage unveils Intacct AI automation upgrades for finance teams
Today
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financial systems
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erp
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ai
Sage upgrades Intacct with AI automation, boosting finance teams’ efficiency and transparency in the US, UK, and other markets from December.
Survey: Digital accessibility drives growth, revenue & innovation
Yesterday
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ai
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public sector
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csr
New research reveals digital accessibility boosts growth, revenue and innovation, with 75% of firms reporting increased revenue from accessibility programmes.
Samsung’s Knox Security framework - Smart, secure and scalable
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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digital signage
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mdm
Samsung's Knox Security framework delivers built-in protection across devices, boosting security and management in education, retail, and government sectors.
LinkDaddy launches AI-powered backlink report for faster SEO insights
Yesterday
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rpa
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ai
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marketing
LinkDaddy launches AI-driven Backlink Strategy Report, slashing SEO analysis time from hours to under an hour for agencies and marketers.
Rising cyber threats drive businesses to adopt MSSP solutions
Yesterday
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Growing cyber threats push businesses to adopt Managed Security Service Providers for expert, cost-effective, and 24/7 cybersecurity protection and compliance.
OpenAI brings group chat feature to Kiwi ChatGPT users
Yesterday
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ai
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agentic ai
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collaboration
OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature in ChatGPT for up to 20 users, enabling shared collaboration in New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Squadron Energy wins award for rapid SAP cloud ERP rollout
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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erp
Squadron Energy won the ERP Fast Growth award for swiftly deploying SAP's Public Cloud ERP, boosting operations and cutting reconciliation time by 70%.
Gen Z drives surge in BNPL use as PayPal Pay in 4 gains ground
Yesterday
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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millennials
Gen Z in Australia favours Buy Now Pay Later over credit cards, boosting PayPal Pay in 4's market share as BNPL use hits 37%.
MYOB adds AI & 250 upgrades to boost efficiency in platform
Yesterday
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financial systems
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supply chain
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erp
MYOB launches AI features and 250 upgrades to Acumatica, boosting efficiency and insight for mid-sized firms in Australia and New Zealand.
Schneider unveils advanced liquid cooling for NZ data centres
Yesterday
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Schneider Electric launches advanced liquid cooling solutions in New Zealand to meet rising AI data centre demands while enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
SouthStart 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting startups & investors
Yesterday
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ai
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marketing
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nvidia
SOUTHSTART 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting founders, investors, and innovators across Australia’s startup and technology sectors in March.
Rockwell brings NVIDIA’s edge AI to FactoryTalk Design Studio
Yesterday
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private cloud
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edge computing
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iot
Rockwell Automation integrates NVIDIA’s Nemotron Nano AI into FactoryTalk Design Studio, enabling secure, real-time edge AI for industrial automation workflows.
Teachers Mutual Bank streamlines identity checks with Boomi upgrade
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Teachers Mutual Bank has sped up identity checks from three days to under a minute by upgrading to Boomi's real-time integration platform, enhancing member experience.