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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.

Stories by Sean

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Bain Capital launches hscale with billions Europe DC builds
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Bain Capital launches hscale, a multi-billion EMEA hyperscale data centre platform, aiming rapid expansion across EMEA with sustainable infrastructure.
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Capgemini expands partnership for secure generative AI with SAP
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Capgemini broadens its partnership with Mistral AI and SAP to deliver secure generative AI solutions for regulated sectors like finance and aerospace.
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FICO & AWS expand AI decision platform via marketplace
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
FICO and AWS have teamed up to expand global access to AI-driven decision workflows, now available via AWS Marketplace Private Offers.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Movate partner for AI innovation
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Movate have teamed up to develop a generative AI platform aimed at enhancing digital transformation and business efficiency globally.
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Ecommpay grows processing volume 25% with new payment options
Yesterday
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fintech
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payment technologies
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financial conduct authority
Ecommpay's processing volume surged by 25% in 2024, driven by new payment options, commercial partnerships, and enhanced acceptance rates.
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European imaging market faces falling prices & soft demand
Yesterday
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data analytics
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bi
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market competition
Europe's imaging market sees falling prices and weaker demand in Q2 2025, with unit sales and revenues declining after a strong start to the year.
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Dreame Technology launches smart home line in New Zealand shops
Yesterday
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smart home
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ecommerce
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cleantech
Dreame Technology launches a smart home line tailored for New Zealand, now available in 20+ major retailers including JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.
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Sennheiser audio transforms flexible meeting rooms in Australia
Yesterday
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sennheiser
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programmed
GPT Space&Co partners with Sennheiser to equip flexible meeting rooms in Australia with advanced audio for seamless hybrid collaboration.
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Smart billing app delivers up to USD $4 million in savings
2 days ago
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utilities
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celonis
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customer satisfaction
The Celonis Utilities Smart Billing app helps utilities save up to USD $4 million by optimising billing cycles, reducing errors, and boosting cash flow efficiency.
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'Tech Neck' rising among women as study links pain to device use
2 days ago
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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australian economy
A study reveals 'Tech Neck' affects 68% of Australian women, linked to screen use; ergonomic habits and breaks can reduce prevalent neck pain.
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Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge
2 days ago
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
Fortinet has been named a Challenger in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, highlighting its strong growth and FortiSASE platform.
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Nexxen unveils AI assistant to speed up campaign planning
2 days ago
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Nexxen launches nexAI assistant, using generative AI to transform campaign planning by swiftly converting consumer data into actionable strategies.
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Amber Electric partners with Gentrack to boost power innovation
2 days ago
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data analytics
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cartech
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power / energy
Amber Electric has adopted Gentrack’s g2.0 platform to enhance real-time energy management and scale operations, boosting green energy access across Australia.
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Arlo adds AI-powered audio alerts to Secure Plus in ANZ
Last week
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ai
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security services
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arlo technologies
Arlo Technologies launches Advanced Audio Detection for its Secure Plus service in Australia and New Zealand, providing AI-powered alerts for critical home sounds.
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Wagga Wagga Council extends TechnologyOne partnership for future
Last week
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Wagga Wagga City Council is extending its 26-year partnership with TechnologyOne by adopting the cloud-based OneCouncil ERP platform via SaaS+ to boost efficiency.
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Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system
Last week
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cleantech
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massey university
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climate change
Massey University researchers in Wellington have trialled a low-cost, community-based earthquake early warning system using local volunteers and MEMS sensors.
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SYOS Aerospace celebrates top honour at 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Last week
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surveillance
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ai
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cleantech
SYOS Aerospace has won the PwC Hi-Tech Company of the Year at the 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, recognising its growth and international export success.
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Charter Global unveils Assistly for small senior care homes
Last week
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data analytics
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ai
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predictive analytics
Charter Global launches Assistly, a cloud platform designed to simplify operations and improve care in small senior care homes with AI-powered tools.
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Reskilling initiative helps survivors gain tech jobs & independence
Last week
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social enterprise
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upskilling
Humans of Purpose aims to reskill domestic violence survivors with digital training, boosting independence and addressing Australia's tech skills gap.
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Seagate unveils growth strategy, boosts share repurchases to USD $5bn
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
Seagate unveils new strategy centred on HAMR tech and Mozaic platform, targeting low-to-mid teens revenue growth and a USD $5 billion share buyback by 2028.