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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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xAmplify acquires CTO Group to boost digital transformation drive

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xAmplify acquires CTO Group to enhance digital transformation services in Australia, aiming to help organisations scale securely and manage costs effectively.
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Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific

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Tech Data expands its partnership with HCLSoftware, adding distribution and support across ten more Asia Pacific and Japan markets to meet rising software demand.
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Watercare uses edge intelligence for smarter sewer monitoring in Auckland

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Watercare is installing 5,000 intelligent sewer monitors in Auckland, using edge computing to detect blockages rapidly and reduce environmental risks.
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Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades

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Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L’s next-generation Managed Network upgrades.
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Krutrim’s AI vision aims to power India’s sovereign tech future

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Krutrim aims to build India's sovereign AI ecosystem with AI-first cloud, homegrown silicon and affordable, locally relevant technology solutions.
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BNI expands Cloudera partnership to advance secure AI banking

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Bank Negara Indonesia partners with Cloudera to deploy AI-powered banking services securely, meeting Indonesia's strict regulatory and data sovereignty requirements.
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Cloudera launches on-premises AI platform for secure enterprise use

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Cloudera launches an on-premises AI platform allowing enterprises to deploy generative AI securely within their own data centres, enhancing control and compliance.
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Cloudera celebrates AI innovation & partnerships at EVOLVE25

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Cloudera’s EVOLVE25 in Singapore celebrates AI innovation, recognising 24 finalists in its Data Impact Awards and fostering industry collaboration on AI challenges.
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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ

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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.
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NBN & Amazon to boost Aussie regions with Project Kuiper LEO

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NBN Co and Amazon partner to bring Project Kuiper’s LEO satellites, improving broadband for over 300,000 rural and remote Australian premises from 2026.
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OPPO unveils Watch X2 Mini in New Zealand from NZD $499

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OPPO launches its compact Watch X2 Mini smartwatch in New Zealand from NZD $499, blending style, health tracking and smart features in a sleek design.
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Geotab unveils advanced cold chain tech to cut food spoilage

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Geotab launches upgraded cold chain tech with new hardware and software to reduce food spoilage and enhance monitoring of temperature-sensitive shipments in Asia Pacific.
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Team Global Express & TEMU deliver 1 million parcels nationwide

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Team Global Express and TEMU have delivered 1 million parcels across Australia, boosting regional access and creating 50 new local driver jobs.
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Lenovo tops Asia Pacific supply chain ranking for fourth year

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Lenovo leads Gartner's Asia Pacific supply chain ranking for the fourth year, advancing to eighth place globally with strong AI and sustainability initiatives.
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Adyen & Atlas partner to streamline payments for F&B in Singapore

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Adyen and Atlas have teamed up to integrate payments with restaurant management in Singapore, aiming to cut errors and boost sales in F&B businesses.
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Google uses machine learning to boost safety for under-18 users

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Google uses machine learning to enhance safety for users under 18 in the US, applying new age-based protections across its platforms automatically.
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World Aquatics to migrate core systems to Alibaba Cloud by 2028

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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World Aquatics will fully migrate its core systems to Alibaba Cloud by 2028, enhancing digital services for international aquatic sports events and communities.
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Azul launches Managed Services Programme for Java insights

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Azul has launched a Managed Services Provider Programme to help partners offer Java asset management, security and code insights via its Intelligence Cloud platform.
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Teradata launches MCP Server to boost AI in enterprise data

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Teradata unveils the open-source MCP Server to enhance AI-driven querying and analysis of enterprise data, starting with the healthcare sector.
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Australia ranked fourth globally for cyberattacks on industry

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Australia ranks fourth globally for cyberattacks, with manufacturing and mining sectors hit hardest amid rising threats in 2025's first half.