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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.

Stories by Sean

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Fire on the Hill unveils GEO service to boost AI brand visibility

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Fire on the Hill launches GEO service to help brands shape and track their presence in AI-generated search results, boosting visibility and trust.
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Chery launches TIGGO Super Hybrid SUVs in Australia from AUD $29,990

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clean technologies
Chery launches TIGGO Super Hybrid SUVs in Australia, offering up to 1,000km range and prices from AUD $29,990 with fast charging and advanced tech.
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BeyondTrust boosts secure remote support for public sector compliance

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BeyondTrust enhances remote support with FIPS 140-2 and CJIS compliance, aiding public sector IT teams in meeting stringent security standards without VPNs.
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Temus, AWS & DISG to help 300 firms scale AI with SGD $600,000 aid

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digital transformation
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supply chain
Temus teams up with AWS and DISG to aid 300 Singapore firms in scaling AI, offering up to SGD $600,000 in cloud credits and training under AWS AI Springboard.
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ShadowTech25 inspires over 1,200 girls to pursue tech careers

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payment technologies
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printing
Over 1,200 New Zealand schoolgirls are gaining first-hand tech industry experience through ShadowTech25, aiming to boost female representation in technology careers.
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NiCE acquires Cognigy for USD $955 million to boost AI-powered CX

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NiCE to acquire Cognigy for USD $955 million, combining AI platforms to enhance global customer experience with advanced conversational AI solutions.
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LogicMonitor’s LM Envision gains FedRAMP Moderate ATO for agencies

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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
LogicMonitor’s LM Envision platform has secured FedRAMP Moderate Authorisation, enabling use by US federal agencies for secure hybrid IT observability.
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FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI

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data analytics
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fintech
FNZ and Microsoft have formed a five-year global partnership to integrate AI into wealth management, enhancing digital experiences for advisors and clients worldwide.
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Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility

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Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand greater workplace flexibility, prioritising well-being and challenging traditional hustle culture norms to improve work-life balance.
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Australia Post ORIAS 2025 awards champion innovation & diversity

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e-commerce
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clean technologies
Australia Post's 2025 ORIAS Impact Awards honour Cool Beans Underwear, Koh, and Mettle Women Inc. for innovation, sustainability, and diversity in online retail.
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Sydney teen’s Celvoir agency offers bespoke web design boost

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Sydney teen Liam Newby’s Celvoir agency offers bespoke web design with no upfront costs, boosting brands’ online success through tailored digital solutions.
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Temu joins INTA anti-counterfeiting committee to boost IP rights

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e-commerce
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collaboration
Temu has joined the International Trademark Association's Anti-Counterfeiting Committee to strengthen global intellectual property protection in eCommerce.
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Auditing & time management top skills for Malaysia finance in 2025

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microsoft
Auditing and time management will be the top skills sought for finance roles in Malaysia by 2025, as compliance falls behind other priorities.
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Malaysian SMEs risk RM 20,000 fines as e-invoicing nears

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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Malaysian SMEs risk fines up to RM 20,000 as mandatory e-invoicing nears, with many unprepared due to accounting errors and outdated practices.
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UK firms see Windows 11 move as chance to adopt AI PCs

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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Most UK firms see the move to Windows 11 as a chance to upgrade to AI-capable PCs, boosting security and workplace productivity, Dell and Intel report.
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UK consumers lose trust as retailers invest more in AI

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data protection
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Despite rising AI investments by UK retailers, 57% of consumers distrust brands' use of AI and 76% doubt data privacy protections, reveals new research.
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DXC launches AI-powered platform to transform life insurance

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DXC Technology unveils AI-driven platform, DXC Assure Illustrations, to speed up and personalise life insurance policy projections globally.
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Pipe launches four AI agents to streamline small business funding

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Pipe has launched four AI agents to speed up small business funding, automating fraud checks and payments to cut decision times from weeks to minutes.
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Deloitte & Palantir launch AI-powered system for government clients

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digital transformation
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Deloitte and Palantir have launched an AI-powered Enterprise Operating System to help government and commercial clients enhance data insights and operational efficiency.
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Neutrinos launches AI Agent Library to boost insurance process automation

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ai
Neutrinos unveils its AI Agent Library with 50+ AI agents to streamline claims, underwriting, fraud detection, and customer support in insurance firms.