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 2
Oracle brings Database@Google Cloud service to Canada
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in Montreal and Toronto, targeting Canadian multicloud and data sovereignty needs.
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
Networking as a financial catalyst: Unlocking true cost efficiency
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
AI-native, cloud-first networking is turning enterprise connectivity from a sunk cost into a strategic, measurable driver of financial value.
Kyndryl launches quantum-safe security risk assessment
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Kyndryl has launched a Quantum Safe Assessment service to help enterprises map cryptographic risk and plan migration to post-quantum security.
Sage named leader in IDC ranking for AI PSA & ERP
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Sage has been named a leader in IDC’s 2025-2026 global ranking of AI-enabled professional services automation and ERP applications.
Accenture & Snowflake launch joint AI data unit
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Accenture and Snowflake form a 5,000-strong AI data unit for enterprises, with Caterpillar among early clients and a new global CoE planned.
Snowflake, Anthropic expand USD $200m Claude AI deal
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saas
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data protection
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data analytics
Snowflake and Anthropic deepen Claude tie-up with a USD $200m deal to push compliant AI agents across Snowflake’s global data cloud.
US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind
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data protection
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mfa
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fintech
US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.
CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE ATT&CK tests
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firewalls
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform scores 100% detection and protection with zero false positives in MITRE ATT&CK’s toughest cloud-era tests.
Agentic AI set to turbocharge cybercrime automation
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Agentic AI networks could let cybercriminals automate attacks at relentless scale, forcing security teams into a new AI-driven arms race.
Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation
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gaming
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digital transformation
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fintech
Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.
Thailand taps Elastic to power ‘Year of Cybersecurity’
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Thailand’s cyber agency picks Elastic as core platform for 2025 ‘Year of Cybersecurity’, spanning government rollout and skills training.
ChatGPT tops Apple’s 2025 app & game charts in Australia
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
ChatGPT has swept Apple’s 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.
ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
ChatGPT tops Apple’s 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.
NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups
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saas
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uc
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agricultural technology
NZTech has rebranded as Tech New Zealand, uniting 16 tech Communities and the wider Tech Alliance under one national ecosystem voice.
Spotify tests AI-style prompted playlists in New Zealand
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martech
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digital entertainment
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personalisation
Spotify is testing an AI-style Prompted Playlist tool in New Zealand, letting Premium users spin up mixes using everyday written prompts.
AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support
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wearables
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data protection
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digital transformation
Most Australians and New Zealanders back AI to boost Triple Zero and 111 call handling, though doubts remain over agencies’ data use.
Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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breach prevention
Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.
DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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aiops
DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.
Programmatic digital OOH set to reshape media plans
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
Programmatic digital out-of-home is set to become a core media-plan pillar by 2026 as tighter budgets push marketers towards data-led OOH.