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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Commvault adds structured data controls for AI risk
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Commvault adds structured database controls to Commvault Cloud after Satori deal, aiming to curb AI-era exposure across live and backup data.
Spotify tests Taste Profile for Premium users in NZ
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martech
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digital entertainment
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personalisation
Spotify lets Premium users in New Zealand reshape recommendations as Taste Profile beta aims to make homepage picks more transparent and responsive.
Microsoft launches three new MAI AI models for Foundry
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Microsoft expands its in-house AI push with three Foundry models for speech, voice and images, as WPP signs on to test the new tools.
N-able adds Zensec & Atomatik to alliance programme
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
N-able widens Technology Alliance Program with Zensec and Atomatik, adding incident response services and workflow automation for managed service providers.
Infobip embeds AI across operations at DevDays 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Infobip uses DevDays 2026 to push AI into workflows, training and product design as it marks 20 years and expands its global cloud platform.
Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range
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smart cities
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iot
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power / energy
Signify sets 2030 sustainability targets and expands Interact with four connected lighting products for buildings and outdoor networks.
GigaOm names Check Point leader in app & API security
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firewalls
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devops
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hybrid cloud
GigaOm names Check Point a third-year application security leader as its WAF posts strong detection rates and low false positives.
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.
Freshworks boosts Freshservice with live asset mapping
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digital transformation
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it automation
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multi-cloud
Freshworks adds live asset discovery to Freshservice, aiming to give IT teams clearer hybrid estate visibility and faster incident response.
Click Frenzy & Power Retail enter liquidation
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digital transformation
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e-commerce
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marketing
Receivers take control of Click Frenzy and Power Retail as both businesses keep trading while options are reviewed under liquidation.
Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body
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hyperscale
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crypto
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fintech
Linux Foundation takes control of Coinbase's x402 protocol as Amazon, Visa and Mastercard back open payments standard for AI-driven web transactions.
Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan
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data protection
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cloud security
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socs
Upwind taps former Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan to bolster cloud and AI strategy as it eyes enterprise buyers and rapid growth.
Kyndryl launches agentic AI service management toolkit
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data protection
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Kyndryl unveils a governance toolkit to help firms supervise autonomous AI agents across IT operations, as enterprises move beyond pilot projects.
SoftwareOne unifies APAC direct businesses under one brand
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
SoftwareOne and Crayon merge APAC direct businesses under one brand as customers see no immediate changes to contracts or account teams.
Cloudflare launches EmDash as WordPress alternative
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
Cloudflare unveils EmDash, an open-source CMS with plugin isolation, migration tools and pay-per-use monetisation for publishers and AI access.
Gigamon takes 51 per cent of deep observability market
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon dominates the deep observability race as AI and hybrid cloud traffic push the fast-growing sector towards USD $2.1 billion by 2030.
OutSystems launches agentic systems engineering for AI
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
OutSystems unveils Agentic Systems Engineering to bring governed AI development, shared context and enterprise controls to complex software estates.
Forrester warns Middle East conflict will squeeze IT budgets
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Forrester says Middle East tensions will push up infrastructure costs, sharpen cloud and AI spending scrutiny, and heighten cyber risk.
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
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data protection
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vpns
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devops
ExpressVPN expands beyond VPNs with encrypted AI chats, launching ExpressAI on confidential computing enclaves after an audit by cybersecurity firm Cure53.
Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers
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devops
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iot security
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edge computing
Mercury Security opens controller app platform to approved developers, with partner software bringing edge integrations and stricter security checks.