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 1
Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks
Today
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malware
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
Kiwis face rising AI-driven scams this tax season, with cybercriminals using stolen data and fake Inland Revenue contacts to target taxpayers.
Honeywell launches AI building management for Australia, NZ
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digital transformation
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encryption
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iot
Honeywell launches its AI-powered Connected Solutions platform in Australia and New Zealand to streamline building management and boost energy efficiency.
AI agents reshape workplace roles, freeing employees for key tasks
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
AI agents are transforming workplaces by automating routine tasks, freeing employees to focus on complex, strategic work across industries like recruitment and manufacturing.
OFS launches Mayvn AI to deliver real-time insights for factories
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digital transformation
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genai
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data privacy
Australian firm OFS has launched Mayvn AI, a generative AI assistant providing real-time production insights to over 200 manufacturing sites worldwide.
EvilProxy & ClickFix attacks pose new challenge for email security
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda warns that updated EvilProxy phishing and new ClickFix social engineering attacks are challenging email security worldwide by evading detection methods.
Singapore Airlines boosts software delivery with AI approach
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digital transformation
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genai
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software development
Singapore Airlines, partnering with PALO IT, used AI-driven software engineering to cut delivery time by 44% and boost development success rates over 90%.
Pax8 launches AI initiatives & rewards to boost MSP growth
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ai
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agentic ai
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bi
Pax8 launches new AI initiatives, including a research report, learning programme, marketplace upgrades, and rewards to accelerate MSP growth in SMB transformation.
Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft’s June 2025 patch fixes 67 flaws, including the first WebDAV zero-day in seven years and critical remote code execution issues across Windows and Office.
AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow
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digital transformation
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cx
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ai
AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.
Remote launches global HRIS to streamline cross-border hiring
Today
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hcm
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ai
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workforce management
Remote has launched a global HRIS to simplify cross-border hiring, helping firms manage compliance and payroll for distributed teams across multiple countries.
Datadog launches domain-specific AI agents & LLM tools
Today
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devops
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cloud security
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apm
Datadog unveils three specialised AI agents within Bits AI plus new tools to monitor and optimise large language model deployments in real time.
Hisense unveils M2 Pro Laser Mini Projector in Australia at AUD $2,499
Today
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youtube
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netflix
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hdr
Hisense launches the M2 Pro Laser Mini Projector in Australia, offering 4K clarity, Dolby Audio, and smart streaming for AUD $2,499.
Datadog unveils AI-powered security tools for cloud & code
Today
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cloud security
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soc
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ai security
Datadog has launched AI-driven security tools to detect and manage risks across cloud and AI environments, boosting protection for development and production.
ChatGPT leads enterprise AI, but model diversity is surging
Today
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llms
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ai
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software development
ChatGPT dominates enterprise AI, with over 86% of large language model tokens, while diverse new models drive rapid experimentation, says New Relic report.
Genesis picks Workday to modernise finance for NZD $1 billion push
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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ai
Genesis Energy will implement Workday’s cloud finance system to support its NZD $1 billion investment in renewables and modernise financial operations.
NTT DATA unveils AI driven Cisco infrastructure for global firms
Today
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digital transformation
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ai
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cisco
NTT DATA launches AI-powered software defined infrastructure for Cisco, enhancing global firms’ digital transformation with real-time optimisation and cost savings.
Third-party cyber breaches surge 25% in Europe’s top banks
Yesterday
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malware
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
Third-party cyber breaches at Europe’s top 100 banks surged 25% last year, exposing systemic weaknesses in their digital supply chains under rising regulation.
Netfos partners with Netskope to bring AI security to Taiwan
Yesterday
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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sd-wan
Netfos partners with Netskope to deliver AI-driven security and networking solutions to Taiwanese organisations, enhancing digital transformation efforts.
Pax8 unveils AI toolkit to help MSPs guide SMB automation shift
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Pax8 will launch a Managed Intelligence Toolkit by 2026, helping MSPs guide SMBs in adopting AI-driven automation using Microsoft technologies.
Apple unveils Liquid Glass design for unified software update
Yesterday
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personalisation
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cdp
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software development
Apple unveils its Liquid Glass design, a translucent interface material to unify software across iOS, macOS, watchOS, iPadOS, and tvOS with dynamic visuals.