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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

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Salesforce & Google enhance AI with expanded partnership
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data analytics
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cx
Salesforce and Google have expanded their partnership to enhance AI capabilities, integrating Gemini models with Agentforce for improved customer interactions.
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Genetec unveils Cloudlink 210 for seamless security upgrade
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network security
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Genetec has unveiled the Cloudlink 210, an innovative cloud-managed appliance that integrates video management and access control into a single device.
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Fast food expansion in Australia defies economic challenges
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inflation
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gapmaps
Australia's fast food sector flourished in 2024, adding 178 new outlets despite economic challenges, driven by major brands like KFC and Hungry Jack’s.
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Proofpoint leads in 2025 Gartner email security rankings
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data protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint has been named the top performer in four out of five Use Cases in the 2025 Gartner Critical Capabilities Report for Email Security Platforms.
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Seeing Machines partners with Mitsubishi Electric America
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collaboration
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telematics
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seeing machines
Seeing Machines partners with Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America to promote its Guardian Generation 3 driver monitoring system across The Americas.
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Juniper unveils AI enhancements for advanced WAN routing
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aiops
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genai
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juniper networks
Juniper Networks has unveiled enhancements to its routing solutions, integrating Mist AI for improved deployment and management amid rising network traffic.
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Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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network security
Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.
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Zendesk to acquire Local Measure, boosting AI voice services
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cx
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zendesk
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customer service
Zendesk has unveiled plans to acquire Local Measure, an Australian provider of voice solutions, enhancing its AI-powered services by 2025.
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Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors for AI & networking
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network security
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edge computing
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genai
Intel has unveiled its Xeon 6 processors, promising double the AI performance and enhanced energy efficiency for data centres and networking applications.
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MSI unveils Intel Xeon 6-based AI-optimised servers
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digital transformation
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dc
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msi
MSI has unveiled a range of new servers powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, tailored for AI applications and optimised for energy efficiency in data centres.
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Kore.ai launches AI platform for enterprise workflow automation
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ai
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ai agents
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analyst report
Kore.ai has unveiled AI for Process, a no-code platform designed to revolutionise enterprise workflow automation and optimise decision-making.
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Adyen partners with HEYTEA for global payment expansion
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cx
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martech
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adyen
Adyen has partnered with HEYTEA to support its international expansion, enhancing payment solutions across the US, UK, Singapore, and Australia.
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Motorola acquires RapidDeploy to enhance emergency tech offering
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motorola solutions
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emergency services
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emergency communications
Motorola Solutions has acquired RapidDeploy, enhancing emergency response capabilities with cloud-native 911 tech by integrating it into their existing systems.
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Infor unveils AI-powered revenue management for hotels
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genai
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infor
Infor has unveiled a new AI-driven Revenue Management Solution designed to help hotels optimise pricing strategies and enhance profitability across various sectors.
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Check Point to open first Asia-Pacific R&D centre in India
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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sase
Check Point Software has unveiled plans for its first Asia-Pacific Research and Development Centre in Bengaluru, aiming to harness local cyber security talent.
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Datadog opens registration for DASH conference in 2025
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devops
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siem
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cartech
Datadog has opened registration for DASH 2025, its eighth annual conference set for 10-11 June in New York, featuring over 50 sessions on cutting-edge technologies.
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Honeywell to launch Centre of Excellence for AI in Singapore
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iot
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honeywell
Honeywell is set to launch a Centre of Excellence in Singapore to deploy AI and machine learning, aiding decarbonisation efforts in Southeast Asia.
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Kogan.com reports strong growth with USD $493m sales in 1H25
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advertising
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kogan.com
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financial results
Kogan.com has revealed impressive financial results for the first half of FY25, with gross sales up 10.3% to USD $492.5 million and profitability increasing significantly.
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Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities
Yesterday
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malware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.
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Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open three showrooms in New Zealand
Yesterday
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dei
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cleantech
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sustainability
Malabar Gold & Diamonds is set to expand into New Zealand with a NZD $75 million investment, opening three showrooms across the country.