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.
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Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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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martech
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
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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
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devops
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siem
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cloud security
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
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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netflix
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
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siem
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cloud security
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soc
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
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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
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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
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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
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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
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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
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Apple unveils its Liquid Glass design, a translucent interface material to unify software across iOS, macOS, watchOS, iPadOS, and tvOS with dynamic visuals.
Apple unveils design overhaul & new AI tools for developers
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smartphones
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llms
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ai
Apple has unveiled Liquid Glass design and AI-powered developer tools across its platforms, including Xcode 26 and a new Foundation Models framework.
Apple expands Apple Intelligence with developer access & new AI
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smartphones
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wearables
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data privacy
Apple expands Apple Intelligence with new AI features and developer access to on-device models, enhancing privacy and offline capabilities across its devices.
Kubestronaut certification programmes drive cloud skills in Asia
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virtualisation
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portworx
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kubernetes
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s Kubestronaut programmes boost cloud native skills in Asia, recognising 280 certified professionals since November 2024.
iFLYTEK wins CNCF award for AI model training with Volcano
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virtualisation
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open source
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ai
iFLYTEK has won the CNCF award for using Volcano to boost GPU use by 40%, cut costs, and speed AI model training in large Kubernetes clusters.
Yondr delivers Johor AI data centre phase six months early
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supply chain
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ai
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cleantech
Yondr Group has completed the first 25MW phase of its Johor AI data centre six months early, advancing Malaysia’s role in Southeast Asia’s digital economy.
AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.
Orchestrating Identity gains dual Kantara certification in UK
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Orchestrating Identity secured dual Kantara certification in the UK, becoming one of six firms certified for both identity and orchestration services under the new trust framework.