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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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SAP partner network raises AUD $1 million for Redkite charity

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SAP Australia and New Zealand's partner network has raised AUD $1 million for childhood cancer support charity Redkite through its 14th annual Redkite Regatta.
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Asia Pacific firms lead in AI spending & CEO-led strategies

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Asia Pacific firms are leading global AI investment and CEO-led strategies, outspending North America and Europe and driving rapid AI adoption across industries.
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Discovery over technology drives effective software solutions

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Australian firm Notitia says understanding business issues through discovery, not tech choice, is key to crafting effective software solutions that truly work.
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AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026

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By 2026, AI agents will streamline one-third of B2B payments, while stablecoins and biometrics reshape global payment security and standards.
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Google Cloud & VAST unite to advance hybrid AI for enterprise

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Google Cloud partners with VAST Data to deliver hybrid AI capabilities, enabling seamless enterprise AI workloads across cloud and on-premises environments.
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Public sector faces IT skills shortage amid rising cyber threats

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Australian public sector faces a growing IT skills shortage, complicating efforts to counter rising cyber threats amid rapid digital transformation.
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Elastic unveils Streams & DiskBBQ to transform AI log & data search

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Elastic launches Streams and DiskBBQ to boost AI log analysis and affordable vector search, helping engineers manage vast data efficiently and cost-effectively.
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New Relic launches AI-driven GitHub tools for secure coding

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New Relic launches AI-powered GitHub integrations to automate code security and observability, boosting developer productivity and simplifying workflows.
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RØDE launches compact Video S for creators at USD $499

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RØDE launches the compact RØDECaster Video S for solo creators, combining audio and video production at USD $499, streamlining content creation workflows.
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AI tool boosts safety & efficiency at TotalEnergies Port Arthur

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Honeywell's AI tool at TotalEnergies’ Port Arthur refinery predicts issues 12 minutes early, boosting safety and cutting downtime in Texas operations.
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Innovid unveils AI platform to unify & automate digital advertising

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Innovid launches Innovid Orchestrator, an AI platform unifying creative, delivery, measurement and optimisation to automate digital advertising workflows.
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Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

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Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.
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Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking

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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

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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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Holding Redlich adopts AI drafting tool to boost legal efficiency

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Holding Redlich has adopted the AI-powered Lexis Create+ within Microsoft 365, boosting legal drafting speed while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
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Cicada’s deep tech incubator generates AUD $8 billion impact

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Cicada Innovations, Australia's deep tech incubator, has generated an economic impact exceeding AUD $8 billion over 25 years, driven by AUD $6.5 billion raised.
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McKinsey report shows AI interest but slow scaling

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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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AI data centre boom sparks nuclear revival

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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

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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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Swyftx secures naming rights for NZCryptoCon 2026 in Auckland

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Swyftx has secured naming rights for NZCryptoCon 2026 in Auckland, spotlighting its role in expanding crypto education and engagement in New Zealand.