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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Black Friday sees rise in sale searches but retailers risk missing out
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
Black Friday 2024 saw a surge in sale-related searches, with conversion rates tripling, but retailers risk losing customers if sites aren't optimised for deal queries.
Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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data quality
Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.
Reconext integrates IT asset disposition with ServiceNow
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Reconext has launched a new integration that embeds IT asset disposal processes directly into ServiceNow, enhancing workflow and global asset management.
Cybercriminals to weaponise AI & exploit open-source risks in 2026
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.
Emirates partners with OpenAI to drive AI adoption across airline
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Emirates has partnered with OpenAI to integrate AI, including ChatGPT Enterprise, across its operations, enhancing services and staff training in aviation.
Babeltext bridges language gaps for Shopify's global merchants
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Babeltext enables Shopify merchants to communicate in 195 languages via AI-powered messaging, easing global sales and boosting customer confidence.
ANPA to invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens for EduFi push
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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financial literacy
ANPA will invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens, partnering with Open Campus and Animoca Brands to boost blockchain education finance.
AI transforms retail efficiency, slashing manual product tasks
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI is revolutionising retail by automating manual product tasks, enabling faster listings and freeing teams to enhance customer experience and boost sales.
AI-powered assistant CASPER promises smarter cyber threat detection
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
UTS has developed CASPER AI, an assistant using AI to detect cyber threats and guide users and organisations in secure, compliant responses.
Vessev launches VS-9 Skye electric hydrofoiling leisure boat
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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travel
Vessev unveils the VS-9 Skye, an electric hydrofoiling boat offering speeds up to 30 knots and seating for ten, enhancing leisure boating with eco tech.
Organisations struggle with non-human identity risks & AI demands
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
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physical security
Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.
AI to revolutionise B2B finance, forecasts transformation by 2030
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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rpa
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api
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ai
AI will transform B2B finance by 2030, replacing traditional integrations with smart agents that automate invoices, contracts and workflows, says Flywire expert.
Cloudflare outage traced to database change highlights fragility
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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ai
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it department
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ml
A routine database permission change at Cloudflare caused global internet disruptions, exposing risks in managing modern data-driven systems.
NEC X offers founders hands-on AI access & USD $250,000 funding
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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saas
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api
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ai
NEC X invites founders to join Elev X! Ignite, offering hands-on AI access and up to USD $250,000 funding for seed-ready B2B SaaS startups.
Gr4vy & Worldline extend partnership to ease global payments
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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payment technologies
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forex
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partnerships
Gr4vy and Worldline have deepened their partnership to simplify cross-border payments, aiding merchants in travel, gaming, retail and digital goods to expand globally.
Cloudbeds & Klaviyo partner to boost hotel guest marketing
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Cloudbeds partners with Klaviyo to enable hotels to automate personalised guest marketing and boost direct bookings using integrated real-time data.
Fintech firms embrace AI, real-time payments & ESG for growth
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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fintech
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
Fintech firms in Australia, the UK and Singapore boost growth by adopting AI, real-time payments and ESG-focused strategies to thrive amid evolving markets.
Soldo unveils new tools to streamline finance team workloads
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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fintech
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sap
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expense management
Soldo launches new tools to reduce finance teams' admin workloads, enhancing control over spend, travel expenses, invoice processing and reporting.
Germany pioneers quantum-resistant ID cards for digital security
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
Germany is set to launch quantum-resistant ID cards, pioneering new cryptography to protect digital identities against future quantum computing threats.
Consilium unveils UniCampaign 15 with AI for smarter outreach
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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crm
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cx
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martech
Consilium Software launches UniCampaign Version 15, featuring AI-powered automation and enhanced compliance for smarter, multi-channel enterprise outreach.