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.
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APAC shoppers pay more for trusted brands with data privacy
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data protection
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cx
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martech
84% of Asia-Pacific shoppers will pay more for brands they trust with personal data, highlighting growing concern over digital privacy and customer experience.
Unlimit launches Stable.com to simplify global stablecoin swaps
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Unlimit launches Stable.com, a non-custodial platform enabling gasless, zero-fee stablecoin swaps and direct conversion across 150 currencies worldwide.
AI-driven scams to surge, warns Trend Micro in new forecast
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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ai
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro warns AI-driven scams will surge by 2026, using deepfakes and multi-channel tactics to trap victims in sophisticated frauds globally.
Amazon unveils Nova 2 AI models & launches custom Forge tools
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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devops
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hyperscale
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rpa
Amazon launches Nova 2 AI suite with four new models and introduces Nova Forge for firms to create custom AI solutions tailored to diverse industries and tasks.
AWS introduces Security Hub for unified threat detection in cloud
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
AWS has launched Security Hub, offering near real-time threat correlation and unified security insights to streamline cloud threat detection and response.
Amazon boosts S3 Vectors with bigger scale & faster queries
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Amazon Web Services launches Amazon S3 Vectors with 40x more scale, faster queries, and up to 90% cost savings for vast AI vector data storage.
Wētā FX & AWS unite to develop AI tools for VFX artists
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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ai
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ai models
Wētā FX and AWS collaborate to develop AI tools that enhance VFX artists' creativity and cut production time on complex visual effects projects.
HPE expands GreenLake to push AI-driven hybrid cloud upgrades
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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network infrastructure
HPE enhances its GreenLake cloud platform with AI-driven features and hybrid cloud upgrades to boost security, efficiency and reduce costs for enterprises.
Datacom transforms Wellington HQ with Logitech for hybrid work
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Datacom has revamped its Wellington HQ with Logitech tech, creating hybrid workspaces that boost collaboration and support diverse working styles.
Virsae & VOSS join forces to boost AI for workplace analytics
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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cx
Virsae and VOSS have partnered to enhance AI-driven workplace analytics, combining expertise to boost collaboration and customer experience across major platforms.
AI-powered agent cuts analysis time by 80% at One New Zealand
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
One New Zealand's AI-powered Network Concierge cuts network complaint analysis time by 80%, speeding up resolutions and improving service during outages.
Workforce underprepared for AI despite widespread awareness
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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hcm
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ai
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skills shortage
Despite widespread awareness of AI's impact, most workers lack the skills and training needed, posing challenges as businesses embrace AI technology.
Ecommpay handbook guides eCommerce firms on payment analytics
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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e-commerce
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kpis
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market growth
Ecommpay has launched a handbook to help eCommerce firms harness payment analytics for improving checkout, boosting revenue, and reducing cart abandonment.
Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to boost retail media targeting
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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martech
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digital entertainment
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e-commerce
Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to launch a retail media solution linking verified shopper data across TV, audio and online for better ad targeting.
Paragon secures EUR €585 million to fund global growth & tech
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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partner programmes
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customer service
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managed services
Paragon secures EUR €585 million refinancing to fund global expansion and advance AI and cloud technologies, targeting new markets and growth.
Generative AI platforms drive surge in digital discovery & sales
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Generative AI platforms have boosted digital discovery and sales, with app downloads up 319% and AI referrals generating 1.1 billion visits in June 2025.
Infor expands AWS partnership with Velocity Suite launch in EU
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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encryption
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hyperscale
Infor launches its Velocity Suite in AWS Marketplace and joins AWS European Sovereign Cloud launch to boost cloud ERP adoption across Europe.
Wasabi unveils hidden backup feature to thwart cyber attacks
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Wasabi Technologies launches Covert Copy, a free hidden backup feature shielding data from cyberattacks for healthcare, finance and public sectors.
Westcon-Comstor expands NZ portfolio with Ivanti agreement
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Ivanti to distribute its IT and security software across New Zealand, enhancing offerings for local channel partners.
Thryv launches AI marketing tool to boost home service growth
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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crm
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cx
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martech
Thryv has launched an AI marketing tool in Australia and New Zealand to help home service businesses automate sales and boost their online presence.