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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 - Page 18

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Animoca Brands raises USD $10 million for Mocaverse expansion
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Animoca Brands has raised an additional USD $10 million to expand Mocaverse, enhancing Web3 adoption and interoperability efforts across the network.
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University of Auckland adopts sustainable ID printing system
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cx
The University of Auckland has upgraded its ID card printing process with HID's technology, boosting efficiency and reducing waste in a move towards sustainability.
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Sextortion scams surge with personal data to extort money
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
New Barracuda research reveals a surge in personalised sextortion attacks, where cybercriminals leverage victims' personal data for increased blackmail pressure.
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TDCX named among Asia-Pacific's best employers for 2025
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hcm
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ex
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csr
TDCX has been named one of the Best Employers in Asia-Pacific for 2025 by the Financial Times, reflecting its commitment to a positive workplace culture.
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Indosat & GoTo launch Sahabat-AI for Bahasa Indonesia
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hcm
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collaboration
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digital literacy
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and GoTo unveil Sahabat-AI, an open-source AI ecosystem for Bahasa Indonesia, promoting digital sovereignty and linguistic heritage.
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Kingston retains top spot in DRAM market for 21st year
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data science
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analyst report
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consumer electronics
Kingston Technology has secured its position as the leading third-party DRAM module supplier for 2023, boasting a market share of 68.8% despite industry challenges.
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Clio launches flexible payment system for Australian firms
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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pci compliance
Clio has launched Clio Payments in Australia, providing law firms with flexible, compliant billing options to enhance client relationships amid rising costs.
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OWC unveils Thunderbolt 5 Hub with enhanced features
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productivity
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connectivity
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workstation
Other World Computing has unveiled the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub, set to enhance connectivity for Macs and PCs, priced at USD $189.99.
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SPH Aviation partners with GDX Security on drone tech
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daas
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collaboration
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r&d
SPH Aviation has partnered with GDX Security Solutions to boost aviation security using advanced drone technology, aiming to enhance safety and workforce training.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise releases cybersecurity updates for OXE Purple
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise reveals new cybersecurity features for its OmniPCX Enterprise Purple solution, enhancing compliance with the EU's NIS 2 Directive.
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Scalare Partners becomes first tech accelerator to list on ASX
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fintech
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accelerator
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asx
Scalare Partners has launched its trading on the ASX, marking it as Australia's first early-stage tech accelerator to list, raising AUD $4.3 million.
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ADLINK wins Taiwan Excellence Award for mini & panel PCs
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digital signage
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digital transformation
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personal computing devices
ADLINK Technology's EMP-100 mini PC and Titan2 panel PC have won the 2025 Taiwan Excellence Award for outstanding design and industrial performance.
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Circana forecasts retail growth opportunities for 2025
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martech
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social media
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data insights
Circana's 2025 economic outlook reveals easing pressures on Australia's retail sector, highlighting growth opportunities and the role of technology and AI.
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AI to transform B2B marketing strategies in 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
In 2025, AI is set to revolutionise B2B marketing, driving strategic planning and customer engagement, says Marketing Eye's Anna D'Souza.
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CommBank app updates enhance security against scams
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
CommBank has unveiled new security features for its mobile app, including digital wallet reviews and scam warnings, to enhance customer protection against fraud.
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OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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cloud services
The OECD and Cisco have launched a Digital Well-being Hub in Australia to explore the impact of digital technologies on well-being and inclusivity.
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Kudosity launches RCS beta testing in the Asia Pacific
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smartphones
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data protection
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cx
Kudosity has launched beta testing for Rich Communication Services in the Asia Pacific, inviting businesses to enhance customer engagement through innovative messaging.
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Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech
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data privacy
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travel
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customs
Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.
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Orange Business partners with Sat.One for LEO connectivity
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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public sector
Orange Business has partnered with Perth's Sat.One to improve connectivity for industries in remote Australia and New Zealand using advanced satellite technology.
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Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
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ar, vr & metaverse
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university of canterbury
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university of otago
A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.