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
PepsiCo launches sustainability accelerator for A/NZ startups
Today
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collaboration
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sustainability
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renewable energy
PepsiCo has launched its third Greenhouse Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific, inviting A/NZ startups to apply for equity-free grants of USD $20,000 and more.
DTCC outlines priorities for financial industry in 2025
Today
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
DTCC outlines its strategic vision for 2025, focusing on tech advancements, risk management, and robust regulatory compliance amid market challenges.
Ivanti issues patch for critical security vulnerability
Today
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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ivanti
Ivanti has announced critical patches for two vulnerabilities in its Connect Secure and Policy Secure products, one of which is already under active exploitation.
Binance teams up with Gasly for fan-designed F1 helmet
Today
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cryptocurrency
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formula one
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web3
Binance has teamed up with Formula One driver Pierre Gasly for an exciting helmet design contest, allowing fans to win exclusive prizes ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million
Today
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workforce management
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global expansion
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smes
Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada’s SME market with tailored employment solutions.
WatchGuard acquires ActZero to boost cybersecurity services
Today
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
WatchGuard Technologies has acquired ActZero to enhance its Managed Detection and Response services, boosting cybersecurity capabilities for clients.
Expereo becomes Starlink reseller for global connectivity
Yesterday
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uc
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spacetech
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digital transformation
Expereo has become a Starlink Authorized Reseller, enhancing global internet connectivity through satellite solutions for businesses, especially in remote areas.
Four trends predicted to revolutionise retail by 2025
Yesterday
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Manhattan Associates predicts that by 2025, retail will be reshaped by trends including unified commerce, AI-driven personalisation, and sustainability efforts.
Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024
Yesterday
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
Adobe has reported that online spending in the US for the 2024 holiday season hit USD $241.4 billion, an 8.7% rise, driven by a record in mobile transactions.
Oracle unveils Exadata X11M for enhanced AI performance
Yesterday
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hyperscale
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dc
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cleantech
Oracle has launched Exadata X11M, enhancing AI and transaction processing performance while maintaining costs, aimed at improving energy efficiency.
Yahoo DSP announces partnerships to boost ad capabilities
Yesterday
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data privacy
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cleantech
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digital marketing
Yahoo DSP has launched new partnerships with Jounce, Peer39, and Scope3, boosting advertisers' targeting and reporting tools in a complex media landscape.
Exabeam launches new security platform with Open API
Yesterday
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Exabeam has unveiled its New-Scale Security Operations Platform, enhancing SOC team productivity through Open API compatibility and eliminating tool fragmentation.
NVIDIA launches Cosmos platform for AI & robotics
Yesterday
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robots
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genai
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data privacy
NVIDIA has launched the Cosmos platform, providing developers access to cutting-edge AI tools to enhance robotics and autonomous vehicle technology.
Sysdig earns top accolade in Gartner customer choice 2024
Yesterday
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data protection
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cloud security
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application security
Sysdig has been recognised as a Customers' Choice in the 2024 Gartner report for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, achieving a perfect score of 5 for Support Experience.
Jollibee partners with Qualtrics to boost customer experience
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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qualtrics
Jollibee Group has partnered with Qualtrics in a multi-year deal to enhance customer experience across its brands by consolidating feedback from digital and in-store channels.
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One lauded as primary storage leader
Yesterday
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storage
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara's Virtual Storage Platform One has been named a Leader in the latest GigaOm Radar Report, highlighting its exceptional hybrid cloud capabilities.
Pure Storage & Micron expand partnership for data centres
Yesterday
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storage
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ai
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collaboration
Pure Storage has expanded its collaboration with Micron Technology to enhance energy-efficient solutions for hyperscale data centres, integrating advanced NAND technology.
Diligent to host Cyber Risk Virtual Summit in February 2025
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Diligent will host a Cyber Risk Virtual Summit on 5-6 February 2025, uniting leaders to develop strategies against evolving cyber threats.
NVIDIA unveils Project DIGITS AI supercomputer for $3,000
2 days ago
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data science
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ai
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personal computing devices
NVIDIA unveils Project DIGITS, a personal AI supercomputer powered by the Grace Blackwell architecture, aimed at empowering researchers and students for USD $3,000.
Alienware unveils 27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor
2 days ago
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
Alienware has debuted its cutting-edge 27-inch 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor at CES 2025, boasting the world's highest pixel density for an immersive gaming experience.