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 - Page 9
Acer unveils Aspire AI Copilot+ laptops from AUD $1,399
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uc
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surveillance
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cleantech
Acer launches new Aspire AI laptops with 14- and 16-inch models powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series and Snapdragon X, priced from AUD $1,399.
VeVe & YG to launch final BLACKPINK digital collectibles
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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streaming
VeVe and YG Entertainment will release the final BLACKPINK digital collectibles on 18 May 2025, ahead of the band's reunion world tour.
Boomi acquires Thru to enhance secure file transfer platform
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digital transformation
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encryption
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data encryption
Boomi will acquire Thru by June 2025, adding secure managed file transfer to its platform for unified data integration and stringent compliance needs.
Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix has launched its first data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, via a joint venture with Astra, marking its entry into the Indonesian market.
Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
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data protection
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mfa
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fintech
Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.
HPE unveils new private cloud & storage services for AI era
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
HPE expands its private cloud portfolio, cutting VM licence costs by up to 90% and boosting data security and energy efficiency for hybrid IT clients.
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
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data protection
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
Getac unveils rugged Copilot+ PC with AI for critical sectors
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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ai
Getac will debut the B360 Plus, the world's first fully rugged Copilot+ PC, at its 2025 Innovation Day, showcasing AI's role in tough industry computing.
Sennheiser launches solo Profile Wireless mic with 32-bit float
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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sennheiser
Sennheiser unveils Profile Wireless 1-channel mic for solo creators, offering high-quality sound and 32-bit float recording from AUD $369.
ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains
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robots
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.
Zoho unveils Ulaa Enterprise for secure, privacy-first browsing
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smartphones
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data protection
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dlp
Zoho launches Ulaa Enterprise, a secure, privacy-focused browser designed to enhance organisational control and reduce IT workload from USD $1/month per device.
CAUDIT Cloud aims to cut costs & boost IT in Australasian universities
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edutech
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private cloud
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digital transformation
CAUDIT and Macquarie Cloud Services have launched CAUDIT Cloud to help Australasian universities tackle IT costs, compliance, and data challenges affordably.
Twilio teams with Microsoft to drive enterprise conversational AI
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Twilio partners with Microsoft in a multi-year deal to boost enterprise conversational AI, enhancing customer engagement through advanced AI and Azure integration.
Kumail Nanjiani to headline Datadog DASH conference in New York
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siem
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digital transformation
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cartech
Kumail Nanjiani will headline Datadog’s DASH conference in New York, speaking on creativity under pressure on 10-11 June 2025.
PayPal launches Complete Payments to boost Singapore trade
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fintech
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
PayPal launches Complete Payments in Singapore, enabling businesses to accept payments from 200+ markets with rapid settlement and multi-currency support.
Dematic launches FD Shuttle for flexible APAC warehouse storage
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robots
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supply chain & logistics
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wms
Dematic unveils FD Shuttle, a flexible automated storage system for APAC warehouses, enhancing efficiency with rail-free design and local manufacturing.
Informatica unveils AI Agent Engineering for data management
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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martech
Informatica unveils AI Agent Engineering and CLAIRE Agents to enhance trusted data management and AI orchestration across major cloud platforms.
Motorola edge 60 fusion arrives in Australia for AUD $699
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smartphones
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genai
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ai
Motorola launches the edge 60 fusion in Australia for AUD $699, featuring AI-driven tools, a Sony LYTIA 700C sensor, and its brightest display yet.
Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Deloitte survey reveals NZ Gen Z and millennials prioritise financial security, well-being, and purpose, with rising workplace stress and growing GenAI use.
Billie launches B2B Pay Later solution for Stripe merchants
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fintech
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bnpl
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payment technologies
Billie becomes the first B2B Pay Later solution widely available on Stripe, enabling merchants in 11 European countries to offer flexible payments to business buyers.