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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Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.

HSBC & Visa unveil Zing money app for global transactions
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
HSBC and Visa launch Zing, a money app enabling users to manage multi-currency funds and transact globally in over 200 countries, leveraging cutting-edge fintech.

Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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collaboration
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work-life balance
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job market
As firms push for pre-pandemic office presence, 33% of Australian finance staff are now required to work in-office full-time, up from 23% last year.

Dobcel schools revolutionise IT with Paessler's PRTG Network Monitor
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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edutech
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schools
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students
Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education leverages Paessler’s PRTG Network Monitor to enhance IT efficiency across 57 schools, benefiting over 18,000 students.

Bluesound Professional launches new versatile ceiling speakers
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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poe
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distributors
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amber technology
Bluesound Professional releases the BCS250 and BCS300 ceiling speakers in Australia, offering unparalleled flexibility with in-ceiling and pendant installation options.

City of Subiaco partners with TechnologyOne for digital overhaul
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
The City of Subiaco partners with TechnologyOne to revolutionise digital infrastructure, aiming to streamline operations and elevate services over a three-year project.

Azul appoints Aquion as new ANZ distributor to lower Java costs
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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martech
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software development
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java
Aquion becomes Azul's new distributor in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut Java licensing costs and enhance application performance amid rising Oracle Java expenses.

UK councils report over 5,000 data breaches in 2023
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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data protection
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mfa
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risk & compliance
An FoI request by Apricorn unveiled over 5,000 data breaches across UK local councils in 2023, raising serious concerns about data protection compliance.

Adobe report: APJ leads in GenAI adoption over US and Europe
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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martech
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genai
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ai
Adobe's latest report reveals the Asia Pacific and Japan region leads in generative AI adoption, outpacing the US and Europe with a 65% implementation rate.

Amperity partners with Microsoft to enhance AI-driven retail experiences
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Amperity has teamed up with Microsoft to revolutionise AI-driven retail experiences, enhancing customer loyalty and driving brand advocacy.

AI threats outpacing security teams, says Bugcrowd report
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
A new Bugcrowd report highlights that 91% of CISOs see AI as a major threat, with rapid AI adoption poised to outpace security teams and reduce headcounts.

HCLTech leads in Asia Executive Team survey by Institutional Investor
Sat, 6th Jul 2024
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healthtech
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cfo
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transparency
HCLTech has topped the 14th Annual Asia Executive Team survey by Institutional Investor, excelling in 21 categories in the Technology IT Services & Software sector.

Global cloud governance market to reach USD $3.87bn by 2034
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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hyperscale
The global cloud governance platform market is set to hit USD $3.87 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and compliance needs.

Integrity360 partners with Darktrace to enhance MDR offerings
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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soc
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ai security
Integrity360 has teamed up with Darktrace to boost its Managed Detection and Response services, integrating advanced AI-driven security solutions.

GRIDSERVE launches app to enhance EV charging experience
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
GRIDSERVE has launched its first mobile app for EV motorists, developed with Dootrix on Microsoft Azure, aiming to enhance the EV charging experience and boost net zero transport.

Digital identity apps to hit 5.2bn installations by 2029
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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biometrics
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analyst report
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ux
A new study by Juniper Research predicts digital identity app installations will soar to 5.2 billion globally by 2029, driven by regulatory standards and biometric verification.

SafeWatch app revolutionises support for mental health workers
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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smartphones
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blockchain
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data privacy
As Australia's mental health crisis worsens, new app SafeWatch empowers therapists with tools for self-care and community support, aiding in their wellbeing.

BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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genai
BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, marking its third win as US partner of the year and a debut win in Canada.

SA Power Networks adopts Cradlepoint's 5G & satellite solution
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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uc
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spacetech
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5g & beyond
Cradlepoint, a part of Ericsson, has teamed up with SA Power Networks to provide in-vehicle 5G and satellite connectivity, boosting reliability and reducing downtime.

Ingram Micro launches AI readiness service for SMBs in ANZ
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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ai
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agentic ai
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copilots
Ingram Micro has introduced an AI readiness service for SMBs in Australia and New Zealand, offering tools, workshops, and support to enhance Microsoft 365 AI capabilities.