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.
Stories by Sean - Page 13
Konica Minolta launches MiR robots to boost Aussie automation
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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robots
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ai
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printing
Konica Minolta Australia unveils two AI-powered MiR robots, enhancing automation in manufacturing and logistics sectors with live demos at CeMAT event.
Carsales mediahouse uses AI to boost targeting & buyer insights
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Carsales mediahouse employs Adobe's AI to sharpen audience targeting, boosting buyer intent identification by 20% and engagement by 23% in Australia’s car market.
Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.
Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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smart home
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devices
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smart building
Amber Technology extends its ABB automation distribution to New Zealand, offering integrators access to building and home automation solutions.
HCLSoftware launches Domino 14.5 for secure government AI
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
HCLSoftware launches Domino 14.5 with sovereign AI, enabling secure, compliant data collaboration for over 200 government agencies worldwide.
NetApp wins 2025 SE Labs honour for enterprise data security
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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storage
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data protection
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devops
NetApp wins 2025 SE Labs Award for Enterprise Data Protection after its AI-powered ARP/AI ransomware defence showed 99% detection with zero false positives.
Gallagher Security raises AUD $57,000 for Bravehearts charity
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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security industry
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golf day
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assa abloy
Gallagher Security raised AUD $57,000 for child protection charity Bravehearts at its third annual Charity Golf Day in Queensland, the highest total yet.
SoftwareOne completes Crayon deal, forming CHF 1.6 billion giant
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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software
SoftwareOne has completed its acquisition of Crayon, creating a CHF 1.6 billion software and cloud solutions giant with 13,000 employees in over 70 countries.
Gold Coast facility gains upgraded integrated security & comms
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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devops
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physical security
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apm
PMT Security and Communications completed a 12-month project upgrading security and communications at a Gold Coast critical services facility on time and within budget.
Lancom partners with Thread to drive AI & AWS innovation push
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Lancom Technology teams with Thread to optimise AWS spending and integrate AI-driven solutions, boosting managed services in the US and beyond.
Worldpay expands domestic acquiring services to Thai market
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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crypto
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defi
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digital wallets
Worldpay has expanded its domestic acquiring services to Thailand, enabling local businesses to process payments with Thai banks and popular digital wallets more efficiently.
UK government launches GOV.UK App to streamline public services
Sun, 6th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
The UK government has launched the GOV.UK App in public beta to simplify access to services like childcare payments and travel info on smartphones.
Australian retailers cut free returns as delivery costs rise
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Australian retailers are cutting free returns and delivery incentives due to rising costs, shifting to local fulfilment and tech solutions to meet growing consumer demands.
Manhattan Active Omni adds advanced AI to boost retail services
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Manhattan Associates enhances its Active Omni platform with AI to speed up customer service and support Tap to Pay via iPhone in stores across retail settings.
HPE completes Juniper Networks deal to boost AI & cloud focus
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has completed its acquisition of Juniper Networks, doubling its networking business and boosting AI and hybrid cloud capabilities.
Onlyfans models need PR people too, the latest move
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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martech
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ai
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marketing
Million Billion Media teams up with Xentrik to launch an AI-driven campaign enhancing PR and marketing for OnlyFans content creators and influencers.
What the Qantas breach is teaching us about crisis management
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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uc
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data protection
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cx
Qantas confirms data breach affecting six million customers, raising concerns over cybersecurity in aviation and prompting urgent crisis response measures.
Shockwaves from Qantas cyber breach being felt across Australian business
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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physical security
The recent Qantas cyber attack underlines the urgent need for stronger defences, highlighting growing threats to supply chains and identity across Australian businesses.
Qantas latest in string of cyber attacks on the aviation sector globally
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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mfa
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martech
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breach prevention
A significant cyber-attack on Qantas exposed personal data, highlighting a rising wave of airline breaches by the financially motivated hacker group Scattered Spider.
Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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uc
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data protection
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ransomware
A cyber breach at Qantas, traced to a third-party supplier, underscores urgent calls for stronger supply chain security across Australia's digital networks.