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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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DXC & Boomi join forces to modernise enterprise AI at scale

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DXC Technology and Boomi partner to modernise enterprise IT, combining AI and cloud-native solutions for seamless system integration and faster decision-making.
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Blue Yonder boosts returns solutions with Optoro acquisition

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Blue Yonder has acquired Optoro to enhance returns management, aiming to cut waste and boost efficiency for retailers amid soaring USD $890bn return costs.
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Sony expands INZONE gaming line with Fnatic-designed PC gear

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Sony expands its INZONE gaming range with Fnatic-designed PC gear, including headsets, keyboard, mouse, and mousepads, launching October 2025.
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Adobe launches Acrobat Studio with AI, PDF tools

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Adobe unveils Acrobat Studio, merging PDF tools, creative content, and AI to enhance productivity and collaboration for work and personal projects.
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A defining moment is approaching for Australian manufacturing

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Australia's manufacturing faces a pivotal moment; ARM Hub's CEO urges rapid SME adoption of automation to boost competitiveness and innovation.
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Exclusive: CIO says AI breaks the cycle of forced ERP upgrades

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Rimini Street’s Joe Locandro says AI is giving CIOs real alternatives to costly vendor-forced ERP upgrades, offering choice and savings.
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The future of Digital Infrastructure in Australia, according to Kinetic IT

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Kinetic IT highlights modernisation, security and sustainability as vital for Australia's digital infrastructure amid AI-driven challenges and rising energy needs.
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Zoom expands AI agent to phone, launches hub & boosts AI tools

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Zoom has integrated its AI Virtual Agent with Zoom Phone, launched Zoom Hub, and enhanced AI tools to streamline meetings and workplace collaboration worldwide.
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Wiise celebrates top ANZ partners at third annual awards

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Wiise celebrated its top ANZ partners at the third annual awards, honouring excellence across 11 categories including innovation and customer service.
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Exclusive: Cloudera bets on AI and hybrid cloud as demand shifts

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Cloudera thrives on AI and hybrid cloud growth, aiding clients in regulated sectors while balancing innovation and cost across global markets.
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Exclusive: OCBC’s 20-year data & AI innovation journey

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OCBC’s 20-year investment in data underpins over 30 AI applications, boosting efficiency and cutting costs across its banking services.
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AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online

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AI-driven referrals to US retail, travel, and banking sites have surged over tenfold since July 2024, reshaping online shopping and boosting engagement.
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Hands-on Review: OPPO's A5 Pro smartphone

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The OPPO A5 Pro 5G offers rugged durability, an impressive 5,800mAh battery and solid performance, making it ideal for users seeking a tough, reliable mid-range phone.
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Greens Senator on why the age ban will be an ‘open wound’ for the Govt

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Greens Senator David Shoebridge condemns Australia's social media ban for under-16s and calls for urgent, robust AI regulation and tech literacy in Parliament.
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ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada

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ESET marks 10 years in Canada, serving 15,000+ businesses with cybersecurity and expanding its presence from Markham to Western Canada.
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AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight

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New Zealand firms rapidly adopt AI in finance and HR, but 88% stress the need for human oversight amid ethical and security concerns.
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Tenable highlights security flaws in OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model

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Tenable bypassed security in OpenAI's GPT-5, extracting illegal instructions despite new safeguards, exposing risks in AI safety and governance.
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Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

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Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.
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Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres

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Equinix secures sustainable power for global data centres through deals with nuclear and fuel cell firms, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030.
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Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research

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Government research finds generative AI will mostly enhance jobs rather than replace them, urging upskilling to embrace technological changes in Australia.