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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

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OPPO unveils Reno13 Series in New Zealand with AI features
Today
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
OPPO has launched the Reno13 Series in New Zealand, offering cutting-edge design and AI features, with the Reno13 Pro priced at NZD $1399.
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Stack Overflow unveils connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Today
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software development
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productivity
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integration
Stack Overflow has launched a new connector for Microsoft Graph, enabling seamless integration of content from Stack Overflow for Teams into Microsoft 365 applications.
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UK firms adopt tracking tech to combat 'quiet quitting'
Yesterday
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hcm
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data privacy
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productivity
New data reveals that 81% of UK businesses find employee tracking technology effective in combating issues like 'quiet vacationing' and 'quiet quitting'.
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New campaign to boost female engagement in cyber security
Yesterday
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career pathways
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gender diversity
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northumbria university
A new campaign in North East England aims to boost female representation in cyber security, where women hold just 17% of jobs, down from 21% in 2022.
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Brimbank council enhances cybersecurity with penetration test
Yesterday
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devops
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Brimbank City Council in Melbourne has undertaken penetration testing of its digital services to bolster cybersecurity amid increasing cyber threats.
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Soti partners with Urovo to reduce transport downtime
Yesterday
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supply chain & logistics
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productivity
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soti
SOTI has partnered with Urovo to enhance mobile device reliability in the transport sector, aiming to minimise downtime caused by device malfunctions.
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Allegro Energy unveils Australia's first flow battery
Yesterday
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
Allegro Energy has launched Australia's first locally made microemulsion flow battery, marking a significant milestone in long-duration energy storage technology.
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HCLTech & Western Union reveal transformative partnership
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
HCLTech and Western Union have formed a strategic partnership to innovate the financial services sector, enhancing agility with AI-powered solutions.
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Consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products
Yesterday
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cleantech
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sustainability
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millennials
A new survey reveals consumers in Australia and New Zealand are keen to pay more for sustainable household products, despite doubts over corporate claims.
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Contact centres face challenges with AI in customer care
Yesterday
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uc
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it training
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cx
A recent Calabrio report finds that while 98% of contact centres utilise AI, 61% of leaders struggle with balancing efficiency and empathy in customer interactions.
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Sony unveils WF-C710N earbuds with advanced features
Yesterday
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digital entertainment
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wireless headphones
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consumer electronics
Sony Electronics has unveiled its WF-C710N Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, priced at AUD $189.95, offering advanced features and stylish designs.
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Apple announces free online WWDC 2025 for developers
Yesterday
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software development
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple has revealed that its Worldwide Developers Conference will take place online from 9 to 13 June 2025, offering free access to all developers.
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Epos launches Adapt E1 with AI-enhanced ear fit technology
Yesterday
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productivity
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epos
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consumer electronics
EPOS has launched the ADAPT E1 true wireless earbuds, offering advanced comfort and audio quality for professionals and everyday users alike, priced at GBP £175.
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Netskope: leader in IDC MarketScape DLP 2025 assessment
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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dlp
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ai
Netskope has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide DLP 2025, recognising its effective data loss prevention solutions amid evolving security challenges.
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CrowdStrike launches services partner programme for SIEM
Yesterday
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike has launched its Services Partner Program to enhance the integration of its Falcon Next-Gen SIEM platform, joining forces with major firms like Deloitte and EY.
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CEOs globally focus on tariffs & agentic AI in 2025
Yesterday
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ai
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ai agents
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recruitment
IoT Analytics' Q1 2025 report highlights a 190% spike in CEO discussions on tariffs, alongside rising concerns over economic uncertainty and agentic AI.
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Giga Computing & Start Campus partner on AI study
Yesterday
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data analytics
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cloud services
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predictive analytics
Giga Computing and Start Campus have launched a joint study to integrate advanced data centre tech, aiming to enhance efficiency and support AI workloads.
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Supervised unveils AI platform to transform management roles
Yesterday
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management
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business continuity
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leadership
Supervised has launched its AI-powered platform, enabling managers to directly oversee up to 30 reports, transforming management in enterprise structures.
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Australian firms overestimate cyber defences, survey reveals
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
A new survey reveals a stark contrast in cybersecurity perceptions among Australian businesses, with security leaders overly confident while employees feel unprepared.
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Pureprofile launches AI tools for decoding consumer trends
2 days ago
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data analytics
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digital marketing
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market research
Global data company Pureprofile has launched three AI-driven tools to help brands decode online consumer sentiment and track emerging trends effectively.