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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Macquarie Telecom invests AUD $30m to offer VeloCloud SD-WAN
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Macquarie Telecom partners with VeloCloud in a AUD $30m, four-year deal to offer exclusive SD-WAN services to Australian managed service providers.
Hitachi accelerates enterprise AI adoption with Red Hat platform
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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open source
Hitachi uses Red Hat OpenShift AI to boost its AI capabilities, powering over 250 projects and improving operations across its global business.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 brings AI & post-quantum security
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 10, featuring AI integration, enhanced security with post-quantum cryptography, and hybrid cloud support for enterprises.
Red Hat unveils enhanced AI tools for hybrid cloud deployments
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Red Hat launches AI Inference Server and validated models to boost efficient AI deployment across hybrid clouds and diverse enterprise environments.
F5 & Red Hat expand AI partnership for secure cloud-native apps
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
F5 expands partnership with Red Hat to boost secure AI adoption and launches BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 for scalable, efficient management of cloud-native apps.
Qualtrics named leader in employee experience platform ranking
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Qualtrics leads Forrester's Employee Experience Management Platforms report, scoring top marks in AI-powered surveys and analytics for boosting workforce engagement.
Intel unveils new Arc Pro GPUs & Gaudi 3 accelerators for AI
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software development
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intel
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open compute project
Intel launches new Arc Pro B60 and B50 GPUs with Xe2 architecture, plus wider availability for Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, boosting AI and workstation performance.
Azul & JetBrains boost Kotlin app speed & scalability
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devops
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apm
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software development
Azul and JetBrains have teamed up to boost Kotlin app performance, improving throughput by 30.5% and reducing latency by 23.9% on Azul Platform Prime.
Kingston unveils memory & storage for future AI advances
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gaming
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robots
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smart cities
Kingston Technology unveils new memory and storage products at COMPUTEX 2025, targeting AI, gaming, enterprise, and aerospace sectors with high-performance solutions.
Hazy Hawk exploits cloud DNS to hijack subdomains for scams
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cloud security
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email security
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microsoft
Security firm Infoblox links the Hazy Hawk group to global subdomain hijacks via abandoned Amazon and Azure cloud services, spreading scams and malware.
Responsive launches Agent Studio to automate RFP processes
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ai
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agentic ai
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sap
Responsive unveils Agent Studio, a no-code platform letting enterprise teams build custom AI agents to streamline compliance, risk, and RFP processes effectively.
Cohesity expands Google Cloud partnership for cyber resilience
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ransomware
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Cohesity expands its partnership with Google Cloud to boost cyber resilience and data insight capabilities, reducing business risk and downtime costs.
Vistar & Spotzi team up to streamline cross-border OOH ads
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martech
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cdp
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digital advertising
Vistar Media partners with Spotzi to offer a unified platform for global out-of-home ad campaigns, streamlining audience targeting across multiple markets.
AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.
Rimini Street launches new support services for Dayforce users
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hcm
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erp
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microsoft
Rimini Street has been named a Dayforce Community Partner, launching Rimini Manage and Consult services to support and optimise Dayforce HR and payroll globally.
Tend launches 24/7 online GP consultations across New Zealand
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telemedicine
Tend has launched 24/7 online GP consultations across New Zealand, offering quick access to doctors for a range of health issues at any time, day or night.
SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market
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saas
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
IaaS/PaaS revenue in Western Europe's top five markets fell 1% year-on-year, while SaaS revenue grew 5%, signalling stable overall cloud services demand through IT channels.
Auckland unveils alliance to unite & grow city technology sector
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robots
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fintech
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ai
Auckland Mayor unveils Innovation & Technology Alliance to boost collaboration, tech growth, and economic productivity in the city and region.
Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
Stripe unveils AI-powered payments model and stablecoin accounts, enhancing fraud detection and global money management in 101 countries.
Solutions Plus acquires BCPrise to expand into Sydney market
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erp
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microsoft
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sap
Adelaide's Solutions Plus expands nationally, acquiring Sydney's BCPrise to boost its SME IT services and strengthen its presence in New South Wales.