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.
Stories by Sean
MVNO-in-a-Box revenue to exceed USD $1 billion by 2029
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telco
A Juniper Research study forecasts global MVNO-in-a-Box revenue will hit USD $1 billion by 2029, up from USD $310 million in 2024.
AI adoption surges in financial sector, says Vesper study
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data analytics
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fintech
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genai
Vesper Technologies reports that 84% of financial firms now use AI, driven by competitive pressure, with spending on AI hardware set to rise significantly.
Traveloka sees 127% surge in searches after festival
Today
Following its 10.10 Travel Fest campaign, Traveloka has experienced a 127% surge in travel searches, signalling a boost in travel planning across Southeast Asia and Australia.
Singapore leads in sustainability goals but tech adoption lags
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cloud services
A report by Alibaba Cloud reveals Singapore's lead in sustainability, with 91% of businesses setting targets, though many still rely on manual tracking methods.
Chipotle invests in AI supply chain firm Lumachain
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data analytics
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cleantech
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sustainability
Lumachain, an AI supply chain platform from Sydney, secures a minority investment from Chipotle's USD $100 million Cultivate Next fund to enhance food supply transparency.
Adyen partners with Aigens to enhance F&B payments in Asia
Yesterday
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saas
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adyen
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self-service
Adyen has partnered with Aigens to boost operational efficiency in the food and beverage sector in Hong Kong and Singapore through enhanced payment solutions.
Infosys report shows rising cloud spending in telecoms
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iot
A report by Infosys reveals that telecom firms are set to increase cloud spending, with 77% of executives deeming migration efforts highly effective.
Retro arcade machines reimagined as art in Ponsonby
Last week
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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auckland council
Retro arcade machines have been transformed into eye-catching art installations at Studio One - Toi Tū, celebrating the nostalgia of 80s and 90s gaming.
J.P. Morgan partners with Quest to enhance Aussie payments
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fintech
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martech
J.P. Morgan has teamed up with Melbourne's Quest Payment Systems to enhance retail payments in Australia, promising streamlined transactions and improved customer experiences.
Okta's redrawing its cybersecurity boundaries, says CSO
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firewalls
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cx
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phishing
Okta is pivoting from identity management to a focus on security, aiming to strengthen its defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks, says CSO David Bradbury.
Simplismart secures USD $7m to enhance AI for enterprises
Last week
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Simplismart has raised USD $7m in funding led by Accel to advance its AI deployment capabilities, unveiling a cutting-edge inference engine for enterprises.
How Okta partners with NextGen to enable Australian cybersecurity partners
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saas
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hyperscale
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iam
Okta is enhancing its partnership with NextGen to expand its cybersecurity offerings in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing demand in the market.
PlexusAV partners with Merik to expand into ANZ markets
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interoperability
PlexusAV has partnered with Merik Distribution to expand its AV-over-IP solutions across Australia and New Zealand, promising innovative standards compliance.
SEEK unifies systems with Workday for streamlined growth
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digital transformation
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hcm
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it automation
SEEK has adopted Workday Financials and HCM to unify operations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, enhancing data-driven collaboration.
Okta unveils AI security platform & industry initiative
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data protection
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genai
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ai
Okta has unveiled a generative AI agents security platform, addressing consumer and developer needs while launching a cross-industry security initiative.
Software defined data centre market to hit USD $1.49tn
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uc
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iot
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it automation
The global software defined data centre market is set to reach USD $1.49 trillion by 2036, driven by advancements and rising data centre demands.
Everstage secures USD $30m in Series B funding round
Last week
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Everstage has successfully raised USD $30 million in Series B funding, led by Eight Roads Ventures, to enhance its innovative sales commission management platform.
Verne partners with Neste for renewable diesel in Finland
Last week
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hyperscale
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dc
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cleantech
Verne has partnered with Neste to use renewable diesel at its Finnish data centres, aiming to reduce emissions by around 90% compared to fossil diesel.
UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
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data protection
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ransomware
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encryption
Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.
Surge in entry-level 3D printers as industrial stagnates
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printing
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3d printing
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context
Global shipments of entry-level 3D printers soared by 65% in Q2 2024, contrasting with a 25% decline in industrial printer shipments, highlighting market disparities.