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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NFL partners with NetApp to enhance data management
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data analytics
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ai
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netapp
The NFL has announced a partnership with NetApp as its Official Intelligent Data Infrastructure partner, aiming to enhance operations and fan experiences globally.
AI success linked to digital overhaul, says Boomi chief
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saas
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digital transformation
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martech
Boomi's CEO Steve Lucas warns in his new book that AI's success hinges on a digital overhaul, urging leaders to unify systems and data for true transformation.
Fraud against Australian businesses on the rise, report finds
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cx
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martech
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physical security
A recent report reveals that 61% of Australian businesses face rising fraud incidents, prompting a shift to AI-driven security solutions to combat these threats.
AI in education: Survey reveals optimism & concerns
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edutech
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students
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turnitin
Turnitin's latest survey reveals varied attitudes towards AI in education, with 78% positivity in Australia and New Zealand amid concerns about its overwhelming presence.
ANZ firms prioritise AI but face talent & data issues
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Australian and New Zealand organisations are surpassing global counterparts in generative AI investments, yet face rising staffing costs and data challenges.
Kiwis urged to research Aussie work culture before moving
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migration
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research
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employment
Kiwis are urged to research Australian workplace culture before migrating, as a study reveals significant differences in fairness and inclusivity across the Tasman.
Study reveals lack of data systems for AI advancement
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digital transformation
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ai
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data management
A study by SS&C Blue Prism reveals that only 44% of organisations have the necessary data systems for next-gen AI, with 94% highlighting process orchestration's importance.
Upskilling initiatives key to Australian business success
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e-learning
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partner programmes
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productivity
A recent Udemy study reveals that upskilling initiatives are crucial for Australian businesses combatting employee disengagement and driving economic adaptability.
AI technology seen as solution to boost UK productivity
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productivity
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millennials
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celonis
A new survey from Celonis reveals that 81% of UK businesses struggle with low employee morale, largely due to stress and burnout affecting productivity.
Kore ai partners with Inception to advance AI solutions
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genai
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ai
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ai models
Kore ai has partnered with Inception to develop AI-driven products for enterprises, enhancing solutions in key sectors across the UAE and beyond.
UK company geo publishes bridging spec for energy systems
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smart home
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cleantech
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sustainability
Cambridge's geo has unveiled a bridging specification for OpenADR and Matter, enhancing energy system integration for consumers and promoting grid efficiency.
Moveworks & Stack Overflow partner to enhance AI agents
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uc
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cx
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martech
Moveworks has announced a strategic partnership with Stack Overflow, integrating Stack Overflow for Teams into its AI Agent Marketplace to enhance workplace collaboration.
TTC reports 74% surge in e-learning driver uptake
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e-learning
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risk & compliance
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fleet management
TTC has announced a striking 74% rise in its e-learning driver training uptake, with over 54,000 hours logged in 2024, reflecting a commitment to road safety.
Challenges & growth trends in the 3D printer market
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3d printing
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m&a
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stratasys
The 3D printer market faces a slowdown in Q4 2024, with major declines across segments, though entry-level systems show remarkable resilience amid economic challenges.
Call for Australia to prioritise digital skills reform
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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acs
The Australian Computer Society is calling on the federal government to focus on digital skills reform and research commercialisation to boost the economy.
SentinelOne tops Frost Radar for endpoint security in 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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secops
SentinelOne has been recognised as the top vendor on the Frost Radar: Endpoint Security 2025, leading both the Growth and Innovation indices with its AI-driven solutions.
Elastic unveils upgrades for Elasticsearch on Google CPUs
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genai
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ai
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benchmarking
Elastic has revealed enhancements for Elasticsearch on Google Axion processors, boasting up to 40% more efficient indexing on C4A virtual machines.
Elastic wins top honours at 2025 Google Cloud Awards
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soc
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genai
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ai
Elastic has been awarded two 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Awards for its contributions to AI, highlighting its role in advancing Generation AI applications.
Cloudflare unveils Workers VPC for enhanced app security
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cloud services
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cloudflare
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security
Cloudflare has unveiled Workers VPC and Workers VPC Private Link, tools set to empower developers to create secure cross-cloud applications on its platform.
European cybersecurity market sees 18% growth in sales
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
The European cybersecurity market grew 18% in Q1 2025, driven by Germany's 23% and Italy's remarkable 37% sales increases, suggests CONTEXT.