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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Australians favour personalised gifts for festive season
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social media
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christmas
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online shopping
A recent VistaPrint study reveals that 81% of Australians experience stress in gift selection, with 70% favouring personalised gifts this holiday season.
Fed gov imposes fines for inadequate scam prevention
Last month
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uc
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email security
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risk & compliance
The federal government is set to impose fines of up to AUD $50 million on companies failing to implement effective measures against rising fraud.
Australia's first halal financial app launched by Hejaz
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fintech
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home loans
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wealth management
Hejaz Financial Services has launched Halal Money, Australia's first halal financial app, aiming to meet the needs of Muslim investors with over 15,000 downloads.
Avanade unveils AI services for Asia Pacific mid-markets
Last month
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Avanade has launched seven new Microsoft-powered AI services to help mid-market organisations in Asia Pacific boost growth and competitiveness.
Wayfinder unveils WayGPT to revolutionise real estate AI
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ai
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real estate
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pd
Wayfinder has launched WayGPT, an AI tool set to revolutionise Australia's real estate sector by enhancing agent performance and operational efficiency.
1Wheel revolutionises Australia's private car sales market
Last month
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email security
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ecommerce
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scams
Perth startup 1Wheel is revolutionising private car sales in Australia, offering a transparent, no-fee service amid rising living costs.
Mys Tyler launches portal linking brands with creators
Last month
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content creation
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creative technologies
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creators
Mys Tyler has launched a brand portal, connecting fashion labels with creators for affordable access to diverse user-generated content across multiple regions.
Airwallex launches startup support programme in New Zealand
Last month
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fintech
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creative hq
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nzd
Airwallex has launched its 'Airwallex for Startups' programme in New Zealand, offering resources and a NZD $10,000 grant to support local entrepreneurs.
Secretlab partners with Fluent Commerce for OMS upgrade
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Singapore's Secretlab partners with Fluent Commerce to upgrade its Order Management System, enhancing global digital operations for improved customer experience.
New Zealand digital scams cost exceed NZD $2.3 billion
Last month
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email security
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scams
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netsafe
A report reveals that digital scams cost New Zealanders over NZD $2.3 billion in 2024, with online shopping scams now the most prevalent.
Marketing shifts to AI-focused strategies in 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
In 2025, the marketing sector is expected to transform dramatically, as firms prioritise technology investments and AI to navigate tighter budgets.
Hitachi unveils Virtual Storage Platform One enhancements
Last month
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storage
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara has launched enhancements to its Virtual Storage Platform One, featuring all-QLC flash arrays and improved cloud capabilities to support data-heavy sectors.
Heriot-Watt adopts AI for analysing student feedback
Last month
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edutech
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ai
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higher education
Heriot-Watt University has adopted AI tool Explorance MLY to enhance the analysis of feedback from its 27,000 students across multiple campuses.
Mimecast launches Partner ONE MSP programme for growth
Last month
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data protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Mimecast has launched its Partner ONE MSP Program to enhance collaboration with Managed Service Providers, streamlining support and growth opportunities.
RigWheels & eMotimo unveil Monorail + Conductor system
Last month
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digital entertainment
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user interface
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video tech
RigWheels and eMotimo have launched the Monorail + Conductor, an innovative motion control system for cameras that promises unmatched versatility and ease of use.
Intellian's compact panels launch for OneWeb's LEO network
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uc
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spacetech
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business continuity
Intellian Technologies has launched its Compact Flat Panel Series, enhancing global connectivity for Eutelsat Group’s OneWeb LEO network users.
Financial sector prepares for EU DORA regulations in 2025
Last month
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it training
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
As the EU's DORA regulation looms, financial firms are urged to bolster digital resilience or risk severe operational disruptions by January 2025.
Nuke From Orbit unveils partner portal for data security
Last month
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smartphones
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fintech
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software development
Nuke From Orbit has launched its Partner Portal to enhance data security for businesses protecting customer information via smartphones.
Tide Foundation unveils innovative cybersecurity system TideCloak
Last month
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Tide Foundation has unveiled TideCloak, a groundbreaking cybersecurity system that enhances protection even when high-level privileges are compromised.
eBPF Foundation unveils security threat model & audit
Last month
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supply chain & logistics
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open source
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cybersecurity
The eBPF Foundation has unveiled two reports on eBPF security, including a threat model and a verifier code audit, aiming to enhance safe deployment.