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 48
AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.
Arista & Palo Alto Networks launch new AI-era data centre security
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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private cloud
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devops
Arista and Palo Alto Networks launch integrated AI-era security solution to protect hybrid data centres from advanced cyber threats and ensure unified policy control.
Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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facebook
Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as 'quick-money' offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.
Marketers struggle to prepare for AI-driven, click-less journeys
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Most marketers feel unprepared for AI-driven, click-less customer journeys despite 62% expecting them to be common within a year, reveals new research.
Fix Your Content Day urges universities to boost accessibility
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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edutech
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higher education
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universities
Anthology's Fix Your Content Day challenges universities worldwide to improve digital course accessibility in preparation for new US regulations on inclusive education.
Bloomberg hackathon in Singapore spotlights quant & AI talent
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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data science
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risk & compliance
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ai
The Bloomberg Code Crunch Hackathon in Singapore showcased top quant and AI talent, with NTU students and financial firms developing innovative investment tools.
Manhattan Associates named top five Singapore workplace for 2025
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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uc
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hcm
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collaboration
Manhattan Associates has been ranked among Singapore's top five workplaces for 2025, with all employees reporting a positive and inclusive work environment.
SOTI upgrades platform to boost retail device security & speed
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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data protection
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mdm
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supply chain
SOTI upgrades its ONE Platform to enhance device security, speed, and operational visibility, helping retailers boost efficiency and meet rising consumer expectations.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 Instant & Thinking upgrades for ChatGPT
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 Instant and Thinking models in ChatGPT, enhancing accuracy, personalisation and adaptive reasoning for users.
AI-fuelled data centre spend to hit USD $1 trillion by 2030
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
AI-driven investments will push annual data centre IT and facility spending to USD $1 trillion by 2030, up from USD $290 billion in 2024.
Hitachi & Radware launch AI cloud defence against DDoS attacks
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Hitachi Solutions and Radware have launched an AI-powered cloud service to protect Japanese firms from a sharp rise in sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs.
Retailers face surge in AI-driven cyber threats & supply chain risks
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Nearly half of retailers face rising AI-driven cyber attacks, with just 25% prepared for these sophisticated threats amid growing supply chain security concerns.
Dell boosts PowerProtect with new cyber resilience updates
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Dell Technologies upgrades its PowerProtect portfolio with new features to strengthen cyber resilience across cloud, edge, and hybrid environments for organisations.
How Ridiculous sells 115,000 iced teas in 30 days worldwide
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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social media
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content creation
YouTube group How Ridiculous sold 115,000 sugar-free iced teas in 30 days, topping Amazon US charts and selling out in Australia swiftly.
Fluent Commerce unveils server to boost AI in retail queries
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
Fluent Commerce launches MCP Server to link AI agents with retail backend systems, speeding up order queries and boosting customer service efficiency.
Emirates Flight Catering transforms data management for efficiency
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Emirates Flight Catering adopts Informatica's cloud-based data platform to boost efficiency, supplier collaboration and sustainability in its meal production.
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to boost industrial cybersecurity
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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socs
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT, a cybersecurity suite enhancing industrial safety by boosting asset visibility and compliance for operational technology systems.
AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.
Adobe introduces Brand Concierge, AI-first solution for personalised customer experiences
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Adobe launches Brand Concierge, an AI platform to centralise creative assets and deliver personalised, brand-compliant content across customer journeys.
PAK'nSAVE's digital price check marks two years of savings
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
PAK'nSAVE celebrates two years of its Top 50 Price Check campaign using dynamic digital ads to showcase weekly grocery savings versus Woolworths stores.