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
Crayon unveils revamped Cloud-iQ to streamline APAC cloud billing
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digital transformation
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microsoft
Crayon launches revamped Cloud-iQ platform in APAC, streamlining cloud billing and licence management with AI-driven insights and automation.
Josys launches AI SaaS risk tool & boosts identity automation
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data protection
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cloud security
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it automation
Josys launches AI-powered SaaS Risk Analyzer to automate software risk assessments, plus new identity workflows, enhancing IT control and governance.
Salesforce unveils Agentforce 3 to accelerate enterprise AI adoption
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ai
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agentic ai
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paypal
Salesforce launches Agentforce 3 to help enterprises scale AI adoption with enhanced control, interoperability, and real-time hybrid workforce insights.
Three-quarters of building systems exposed to cyber risks
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digital transformation
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network security
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cybersecurity
Research reveals 75% of Building Management Systems face cyber vulnerabilities, with 51% insecurely online, risking critical infrastructure across sectors.
KnowBe4 integrates with Microsoft to boost email threat defence
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soc
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email security
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has partnered with Microsoft to integrate AI-powered threat detection into Microsoft Defender for Office 365, enhancing email security for organisations.
Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience
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firewalls
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network security
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soc
Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.
Canadian IT leaders boost network spend to meet AI demands
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Canadian IT leaders plan to increase network spending as 93% see modernised infrastructure vital for AI, IoT, and cloud, boosting resilience and cybersecurity.
Superwise launches AgentOps for secure & compliant AI agent management
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ai security
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aiops
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ai
SUPERWISE launches AgentOps, a platform offering real-time control and compliance for firms managing third-party AI agents securely and efficiently.
UK IT leaders struggle to balance data growth & compliance risks
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siem
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splunk
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data management
Over half of UK IT leaders worry about rising data volumes fueling cybersecurity, compliance risks, despite growing demand for data-driven business insights.
Ecommpay adds Visa Instalments to streamline high value payments
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cx
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bnpl
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payment technologies
Ecommpay integrates Visa Instalments, letting merchants offer customers fixed payment options on high-value purchases via familiar Visa credit cards.
Telesmart secures key government security endorsement for ICT
Yesterday
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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ict
Telesmart earns Department of Internal Affairs’ security endorsement, joining a select group of NZ ICT providers trusted by the government for network services.
Google launches Gemini 2.5 models with pricing & speed updates
Yesterday
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api
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ai
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software development
Google unveils Gemini 2.5 AI updates, launching Flash-Lite for cost-efficient speed and revising pricing to enhance model accessibility and performance.
HPE & Veeam expand partnership for hybrid cloud resilience
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
HPE and Veeam have expanded their partnership to enhance hybrid cloud data resilience with integrated backup, migration, and cyber threat readiness solutions.
HPE & Commvault expand partnership to boost data resilience
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
HPE and Commvault have expanded their partnership to enhance cyber resilience and data protection for hybrid cloud enterprises, integrating advanced recovery solutions.
Cybersecurity staff face silence over breaches amid AI threats
Yesterday
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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cloud security
A Bitdefender report reveals 58% of UK cybersecurity staff face pressure to hide breaches amid rising AI-driven attacks and growing skills shortages.
Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.
Over 40% of agentic AI projects set for cancellation by 2027
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Over 40% of agentic AI projects are predicted to be cancelled by 2027 due to costs, unclear value, and risk issues, finds Gartner research.
UK consumers wary of AI but persist with risky password habits
Yesterday
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data protection
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
UK consumers remain wary of AI handling their data, yet 16% still use the same password across all accounts, risking identity fraud despite security concerns.
ASOS expands use of Celonis to optimise supply chain operations
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
ASOS expands its collaboration with Celonis, using Process Intelligence to boost supply chain visibility and speed up order fulfilment amid economic pressures.
Ecommpay wins two Retail Systems Awards for payment innovation
2 days ago
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fintech
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api
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payment technologies
Ecommpay won Payments Innovation and Fraud Prevention of the Year at the Retail Systems Awards 2025 for pioneering eCommerce payout and fraud detection solutions.