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
Swyftx secures naming rights for NZCryptoCon 2026 in Auckland
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Swyftx has secured naming rights for NZCryptoCon 2026 in Auckland, spotlighting its role in expanding crypto education and engagement in New Zealand.
Akaysha Energy adopts Gurobi tech to optimise global battery assets
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
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decision intelligence
Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi’s optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.
Exclusive: Oracle's marketplace passes 400 Fusion AI agents
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uc
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hyperscale
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cx
Oracle's Fusion AI agent platform surpasses 400 agents, enabling partners like Deloitte and Accenture to develop and distribute AI tools within enterprise apps.
Adobe's Chief Legal Officer on ethics & trust in the generative AI era
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martech
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genai
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ai
Adobe's Chief Legal Officer highlights ethics, transparency and government engagement as key to trust in the evolving generative AI landscape.
Osome recognised as leading AI business platform in fintech ranking
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partner programmes
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ai
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smb
Osome, an AI-driven business platform, ranked among Singapore’s top fintech firms for easing financial admin and aiding business growth.
Australians pursue art at home despite cost-of-living concerns
Yesterday
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genai
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samsung
Despite cost-of-living pressures, 45% of Australians want more art at home, with Samsung driving demand through its popular Art TV range and Art Store.
New Zealand students face digital risks well beyond social media
Yesterday
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data privacy
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ai
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instagram
New Zealand students face rising digital risks across gaming, educational tools and AI, with bullying and harmful content often shielded from adult oversight.
DBS rolls out AI-powered virtual assistant Joy to all SMEs
Yesterday
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devops
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fintech
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cx
DBS has launched its AI-powered virtual assistant, DBS Joy, for all corporate clients, enhancing 24/7 support and boosting SME customer satisfaction by 23%.
DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m US deals as orders & pipeline surge
Yesterday
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saas
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ai
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us government
DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m in US government contracts, boosting orders and expanding production to meet rising demand for counter-drone technology.
HP New Zealand leads with dual sustainability certifications for IT
Yesterday
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clean technologies
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hp
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sustainability
HP New Zealand is the first IT brand to earn dual Eco Choice Aotearoa and TCO Certified labels, acknowledging its strong sustainability credentials locally and globally.
Philippines data centre alliance forms to boost digital hub status
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Philippines data centre operators form DCPH alliance to boost digital infrastructure and position the country as a key Southeast Asian digital hub.
Is OpenAI planning an AI cloud to rival AWS, Azure & Google?
Yesterday
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signalled plans to launch an AI cloud platform, aiming to rival AWS, Azure and Google Cloud in offering computing power.
Hands-on review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor
Yesterday
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hybrid & remote work
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devices
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windows
The Espresso 15 Pro is a premium 15.6-inch portable 4K monitor with vibrant colours, high brightness and a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium design.
Exclusive: Google on AI-powered attacks & cyber threats in Australia
Yesterday
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.
EonFibre & Datacentre220 boost fibre links for NZ data hubs
Yesterday
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
EonFibre partners with Datacentre220 to offer DC Direct fibre links in Auckland, boosting high-capacity data connections across New Zealand's digital hubs.
NRMA Insurance gains exclusive airport ad presence with JCDecaux
Yesterday
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martech
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jcdecaux
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airport
NRMA Insurance secures exclusive advertising at Sydney and Adelaide airports through JCDecaux deal, reaching over 50 million passengers yearly.
EXOq research hub to boost Oxford region by GBP £1.4 billion
Last week
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robots
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physical security
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quantum computing
EXOq, a new research district near Oxford, will bring GBP £1.4 billion annually and 7,000 jobs, boosting the local economy and innovation sector.
Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition
Last week
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cartech
Hexaware has acquired CyberSolve to enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven identity and access management, boosting global digital security and compliance.
New Zealand’s tech exports hit NZD $20bn, led by ICT growth
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fintech
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financial systems
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ai
New Zealand’s tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country’s third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.
New Zealand’s best in cybersecurity honoured at 2025 iSANZ Awards
Last week
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saas
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
New Zealand’s top cybersecurity experts and organisations were honoured at the 2025 iSANZ Awards amid rising cybercrime losses of NZD $1.6 billion annually.