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 49
European IT distribution market to grow by 3.6% in 2025
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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distributors
CONTEXT has forecast a 3.6% growth in the European IT distribution market for 2025, driven by AI investments and a new PC refresh cycle amid economic recovery.
Markko Labs opens applications for next startup cohort
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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funding
Markko Labs is inviting applications for its second cohort, targeting non-technical marketplace founders to foster innovation in eCommerce.
Connect Fibre launches Wi-Fi 7 at no additional cost
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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gaming
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uc
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cx
Connect Fibre has launched Wi-Fi 7 across its broadband packages at no extra cost, aiming to enhance connectivity and customer experience.
SOAX unveils new flexible pricing with PAYG & discounts
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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data management
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data solutions
SOAX has revamped its pricing model, offering discounts of up to 50% and enhanced data allowances by 100%, streamlining data extraction for businesses.
FreakOut advances ad tech with Neurons AI partnership
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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martech
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ai
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digital marketing
FreakOut has teamed up with Neurons to enhance digital advertising in Asia, integrating predictive AI to improve ad effectiveness and consumer engagement.
Dentsu Digital & SmartOSC unveil Headless Commerce tool
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Dentsu Digital and SmartOSC have unveiled their Headless Commerce Accelerator to revolutionise digital shopping experiences, enhancing efficiency for retailers.
Genetec unveils 2024 ANZ channel partner award winners
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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physical security
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public sector
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modernisation
Genetec has revealed the winners of its 2024 channel partner awards for Australia and New Zealand at an event in Bali, celebrating top contributors in the sector.
Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint researchers have reported a surge in cybercriminals using remote monitoring tools like ScreenConnect in email attacks, marking a shift in tactics post-2024.
Manhattan Associates updates platforms for retail efficiency
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Manhattan Associates has unveiled updates to its Omni and Supply Chain platforms, enhancing customer support and operational efficiency for retailers.
Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Fortinet has unveiled significant upgrades to its OT Security Platform, aimed at bolstering the defence of critical infrastructure against escalating cyberthreats.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring wearable for NZD $699 release
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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samsung
Samsung Electronics New Zealand is set to launch the Galaxy Ring on 2 April 2025, priced at NZD $699, promising continuous wellness monitoring.
CrowdStrike announces 2025 APJ partner award winners
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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ai security
CrowdStrike has unveiled its annual APJ Partner Awards, recognising outstanding contributions from partners across the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.
Exabeam wins triple accolade at 2025 cybersecurity awards
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Exabeam has triumphed at the 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, winning accolades for Most Innovative Cybersecurity Company, AI Security Solution, and SIEM.
AMD launches 5th Gen EPYC 9005 series for embedded use
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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cloud services
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cisco
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ibm
AMD has unveiled its 5th Gen EPYC 9005 series of embedded processors, boasting enhanced performance and efficiency for critical computing environments.
Humanforce aids Southern Cross Care in reducing staff loss
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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hcm
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workforce management
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modernisation
Humanforce has partnered with Southern Cross Care Queensland to improve employee retention, reducing staff turnover by over 50% with innovative workforce management solutions.
Zoho introduces Projects Plus to enhance project management
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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apm
Zoho has launched Projects Plus, a new project management platform for medium and large organisations, integrating key apps to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
SUSE launches new cloud program for managed providers
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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saas
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hyperscale
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open source
SUSE has launched its Cloud Elevate Program, enabling Managed Service Providers to access a new SaaS suite of Enterprise Container Management solutions on AWS Marketplace.
Pure Storage unveils FlashBlade for AI & HPC workloads
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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storage
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hpc
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ai
Pure Storage has unveiled its new FlashBlade//EXA data storage platform, aiming to resolve legacy system bottlenecks for AI and HPC workloads across Asia Pacific.
Remote launches AI tool to streamline global recruitment
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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hcm
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recruitment
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job advertising
Remote has unveiled Recruit, an AI-driven hiring solution designed to streamline global talent acquisition and tackle the growing challenges in recruiting.
Amber Technology introduces the Ochno Room Kit for meetings
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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uc
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personal computing devices
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video conferencing
Amber Technology has launched the Ochno Room Kit, a comprehensive solution for enhancing collaboration in hybrid meeting spaces, featuring dual 8K support.