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.
Stories by Sean

Pronto Software gains prestigious Australian Owned status
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erp
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pronto software
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mining
Pronto Software has achieved the distinguished Australian Owned certification, underscoring its commitment to supporting local business innovation and economic growth.

CrowdStrike boosts Falcon with new AI risk management tools
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endpoint protection
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network security
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cloud security
CrowdStrike has unveiled enhancements to its Falcon Exposure Management, introducing AI-powered risk prioritisation for network assets and simplifying cybersecurity.

Dreame Technology releases X50 Ultra in Australia market
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robots
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smart home
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vacuum cleaner
Dreame Technology has launched the X50 Ultra in Australia, claiming it's the most advanced robot vacuum yet, priced at AUD $2,999.

Google's AI push prompts Aussie firms to boost visibility
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ai
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google
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digital marketing
Google's AI advancements are reshaping how Australian small businesses must optimise their online presence to stay competitive and ensure visibility.

Australian enterprises gear up for AI agent integration push
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
A new report from SnapLogic reveals that 84% of Australian IT leaders trust AI agents as much or more than humans, with significant investment anticipated in the next year.

Australian start-up secures U.S. patent for energy storage tech
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renewable energy
Allegro Energy, an Australian start-up, secures a U.S. patent for its innovative micro-emulsion electrolyte technology, bolstering renewable energy storage solutions.

Lenovo unveils AI solution with NVIDIA to boost efficiency
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ai agents
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lenovo
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productivity
Lenovo has launched the Hybrid AI Advantage with NVIDIA, aiming to enhance enterprise productivity and streamline AI integration across various business operations.

Milestone Systems unveils XProtect 2025 R1 with new features
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video management software
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milestone systems
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vms
Milestone Systems has unveiled XProtect 2025 R1, enhancing cloud integration and vehicle analytics for improved security and urban planning solutions.

AI investments struggle to deliver expected productivity boosts
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genai
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ai
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productivity
A recent survey by Gartner indicates that only 37% of teams using traditional AI see productivity boosts, with generative AI trailing at 34%, sparking concerns among CFOs.

UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
The latest report from KnowBe4 reveals a 17.3% rise in phishing threats and a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, highlighting evolving cyber risks for 2025.

Cloudflare named leader in Web Application Firewalls by Forrester
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firewalls
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cx
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martech
Cloudflare has been named a leader in Web Application Firewall solutions by Forrester Research, achieving top scores in 14 key evaluation criteria.

Dell & ITE partner to launch VDI centre in Singapore
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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it training
Dell Technologies has partnered with the Institute of Technical Education to launch a hybrid cloud VDI Centre, enhancing digital skills and AI readiness for Singapore's workforce.

National Print Awards introduce Ricoh Women in Industry Award
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gender equality
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pd
The National Print Awards has launched the Ricoh Women in Industry Award, celebrating women in Australian print with a professional development experience in London.

Confluent enhances Tableflow for improved data accessibility
Yesterday
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cdp
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ai
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data management
Confluent has unveiled enhancements to Tableflow, improving access to operational data for analytics and AI within its cloud platform, according to executives.

Cybercriminals advance with MEDUSA ransomware campaign
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Elastic Security Labs has revealed a sophisticated campaign deploying MEDUSA ransomware via the ABYSSWORKER driver, undermining endpoint security measures.

Confluent launches tools in cloud for simpler AI apps
Yesterday
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data analytics
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data science
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rpa
Confluent unveils new features in Confluent Cloud aimed at simplifying the development of real-time AI apps, enhancing workflows and boosting cost efficiencies.

CRM tops list of valued finance technologies in 2024
Yesterday
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crm
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data analytics
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ai
A Gartner survey reveals that CRM technologies lead in importance for finance leaders, highlighting a shift towards cloud ERP and ABI tools for strategic insights.

NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use
Yesterday
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smart cities
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government
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data platform
The New South Wales Government has unveiled Land iQ, a data platform designed to enhance land management and expedite pre-planning for industry use.

Pasqal connects quantum computing tech with NVIDIA
Last week
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hpc
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quantum computing
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nvidia
Pasqal has unveiled a new integration with NVIDIA, connecting its quantum computing units to the CUDA-Q platform, enhancing tools for quantum application development.

NVIDIA outlines AI & chip strategies for future growth
Last week
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semiconductors
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ai
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nvidia
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has unveiled bold strategies for AI and chip development, predicting a future with dual factory types and enhanced autonomous vehicle technology.