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Sean Mitchell
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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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Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Visa survey reveals 88% of digital creators expect growth, yet 62% still use personal accounts, highlighting a need for tailored business banking solutions.
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Taurus rolls out digital PR service blending AI & SEO tools

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Taurus Marketing launches Taurus Digital PR, blending AI, SEO, and traditional PR to boost brand visibility and credibility online.
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McKinsey report shows AI interest but slow scaling

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Most firms use AI, but only a small fraction have scaled it widely, says McKinsey, with just 39% seeing notable financial benefits so far.
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Explainer: AI data boom sparks nuclear revival

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Microsoft's deal to restart Three Mile Island's nuclear reactor marks a revival driven by soaring AI data centre energy demands and sustainability goals.
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Enterprises to focus AI spend on cost savings & data control

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Enterprises will prioritise AI investments on cost savings, data governance, and measurable business outcomes over new tool acquisition in 2026.
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Akaysha Energy adopts Gurobi tech to optimise global battery assets

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi's optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.
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Adobe's Chief Legal Officer on ethics & trust in the generative AI era

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Adobe's Chief Legal Officer highlights ethics, transparency and government engagement as key to trust in the evolving generative AI landscape.
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Exclusive: Oracle's marketplace passes 400 Fusion AI agents

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Oracle's Fusion AI agent platform surpasses 400 agents, enabling partners like Deloitte and Accenture to develop and distribute AI tools within enterprise apps.
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Osome recognised as leading AI business platform in fintech ranking

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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Osome, an AI-driven business platform, ranked among Singapore's top fintech firms for easing financial admin and aiding business growth.
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DBS rolls out AI-powered virtual assistant Joy to all SMEs

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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DBS has launched its AI-powered virtual assistant, DBS Joy, for all corporate clients, enhancing 24/7 support and boosting SME customer satisfaction by 23%.
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Philippines data centre alliance forms to boost digital hub status

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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Philippines data centre operators form DCPH alliance to boost digital infrastructure and position the country as a key Southeast Asian digital hub.
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Is OpenAI planning an AI cloud to rival AWS, Azure & Google?

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signalled plans to launch an AI cloud platform, aiming to rival AWS, Azure and Google Cloud in offering computing power.
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Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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The Espresso 15 Pro is a premium 15.6-inch portable 4K monitor with vibrant colours, high brightness and a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium design.
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NRMA Insurance gains exclusive airport ad presence with JCDecaux

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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NRMA Insurance secures exclusive advertising at Sydney and Adelaide airports through JCDecaux deal, reaching over 50 million passengers yearly.
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Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition

Sat, 8th Nov 2025
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Hexaware has acquired CyberSolve to enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven identity and access management, boosting global digital security and compliance.
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Forrester predicts AI errors to cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Forrester warns that AI errors could cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion by 2026 due to unregulated tool use, while influencer spending and AI negotiation rise.
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Adobe deepens AI strategy with hybrid models & agentic tools

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Adobe strengthens its AI strategy by blending proprietary and partner models with hybrid agentic tools to enhance creative workflows and platforms.
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ECI launches AI Agent to streamline eCommerce operations & fraud detection

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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ECI launches an AI Agent within its EvolutionX platform to help eCommerce merchants streamline operations, boost revenue, and improve fraud detection in real time.
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Ping Identity launches platform to secure & manage AI agents

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Ping Identity unveils Identity for AI, a platform to secure and manage AI agents with control, oversight, and threat protection from early 2026.
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CoreWeave selects VAST Data in USD $1.17bn AI cloud platform deal

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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CoreWeave secures a USD $1.17bn deal with VAST Data to power its AI cloud platform, enhancing scalability and performance for enterprise AI workloads.