About Sean
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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.
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How Ed Husic’s proposal could encourage AI & automation investment
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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robots
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drones
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Australian CEOs support Ed Husic’s tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.
Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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quantum computing
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
Australia's budget sharpens focus on data security and digital identity, earmarking AUD $288.1 million for a Digital ID platform and AUD $39.9 million for AI.
Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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government
New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.
OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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ai
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ai models
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facebook
OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.
Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub
Sat, 1st Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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martech
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commerce systems
Switch Datacenters launches AMS4, a 15-18 MW facility in Amsterdam, marking a significant boost to the city's digital infrastructure amid growing service demand.
Rail industry benefiting from Huawei Intelligent railway solution
Sat, 1st Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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edge ai
Huawei showcases cutting-edge AI and cloud solutions for rail at the Global Rail Summit 2024 in Bangkok.
Paessler to host PRTG software webinars in Australia & NZ
Fri, 31st May 2024
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iot
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power / energy
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paessler
Paessler is set to host free PRTG software webinars aimed at enhancing monitoring skills for users and resellers in Australia and New Zealand on 5 and 12 June.
Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Fri, 31st May 2024
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social commerce
Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.
Developers embrace AI tools despite accuracy concerns: survey
Thu, 30th May 2024
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martech
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software development
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ai agents
Stack Overflow survey reveals that 76% of developers use AI code assistants, yet 38% cite frequent inaccuracies, posing challenges in trust and complexity.
Logitech expands Mac lineup with new MX keyboards & mouse
Thu, 30th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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apple
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logitech
Logitech reveals an expanded Designed-for-Mac lineup, featuring the latest MX and ergonomic devices aimed at boosting productivity and comfort for Mac users.
US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024
Thu, 30th May 2024
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.
Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud
Thu, 30th May 2024
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email security
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llms
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ai
Bitdefender partners with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat rising AI-driven scams, leveraging its tech expertise to protect global consumers from online fraud.
Ricoh Australia launches inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan
Thu, 30th May 2024
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dei
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printing
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ricoh
Ricoh Australia has unveiled its first Reconciliation Action Plan to boost awareness, employment, and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity
Wed, 29th May 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The MediSecure cyberattack, involving stolen data posted on a Russian hacking forum, has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector amid a rising wave of cyber threats.
Hands-on review: JBL Go 4 bluetooth speaker
Wed, 29th May 2024
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
JBL’s Go 4 Bluetooth speaker combines compact design with robust performance, featuring impressive audio, waterproof build, and exceptional battery life.
New Relic report underscores rising observability in IT, telecoms
Wed, 29th May 2024
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uc
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edge computing
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ai
New Relic's latest report reveals that 43% of IT and telecom professionals attribute observability's growing importance to AI adoption, with 56% favouring a single observability platform.
Currencycloud & Pyvio to streamline Chinese e-commerce payments
Wed, 29th May 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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financial institutions
Currencycloud and Pyvio are partnering to enhance cross-border payment solutions for Chinese e-commerce businesses, aiming to simplify transactions in emerging markets.
Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review
Wed, 29th May 2024
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edutech
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uc
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social media
The federal government's 'rapid review' into preventing violence against women has sparked urgent calls for stronger measures against digital abuse, according to the Telco Together Foundation.
Port of Brisbane partners with TechConnect on sustainability project
Wed, 29th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cleantech
Port of Brisbane partners with TechConnect and AWS to enhance sustainability through a cutting-edge data platform, supporting a USD $500m green loan facility.
Deloitte Digital wins top prize at Adobe ANZ Partner Awards
Wed, 29th May 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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datacom
Deloitte Digital clinches top honour at Adobe ANZ Partner Awards 2024 for stellar performance and innovation. Datacom and Anchora also receive accolades.