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
Pocket FM taps OpenAI to power AI-native audio growth
Yesterday
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api
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genai
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ai ethics & governance
Pocket FM will bake OpenAI tools into its production stack, using generative AI to scale multilingual audio series for 300,000 creators.
Women in tech & finance call for systems to catch up
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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fintech
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erp
Women in tech and finance say workplaces must be redesigned, with data-led accountability and digital finance access to match women's ambitions.
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as chief marketing officer
Yesterday
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
Amperity names seasoned SaaS marketer Bridget Perry as CMO to drive global growth and sharpen its AI-focused customer data platform.
Tech leaders call for real action on women in cyber
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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soc
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security operations
Tech and cyber chiefs urge firms to turn IWD pledges into concrete steps to dismantle barriers and advance women into senior roles.
Carta buys ListAlpha to launch integrated private CRM
Yesterday
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crm
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fintech
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cloud security
Carta acquires ListAlpha and launches Carta CRM, unifying front-office relationship tools with back-office fund data for private capital firms.
AI adoption drives security spend but breaches persist
Yesterday
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Rising AI adoption is driving higher security spend, yet most enterprises still suffer repeated breaches as risk outpaces new defences.
Echo buys BMS to build end-to-end tech lifecycle group
Yesterday
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data protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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risk & compliance
Echo acquires BMS to create an end-to-end tech lifecycle group, expanding reuse and e-waste recycling services across New Zealand and Australia.
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
Yesterday
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
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displays
Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.
Tech leaders urge action to lift women into senior roles
Yesterday
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fintech
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Tech leaders across three continents mark International Women's Day 2026 urging structured support and clearer paths for women in cyber.
Xiaomi reveals Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar
Yesterday
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gaming
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iot
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smart home
Xiaomi enters Gran Turismo's Vision project with an electric hypercar concept, blending radical aero tricks and game-ready digital flair.
Microsoft warns of AI agent risks in Cyber Pulse brief
Yesterday
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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physical security
Microsoft's new Cyber Pulse briefing warns ungoverned AI agents and 'double agents' pose rising security and compliance risks for firms.
Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth
Yesterday
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dr
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hyperscale
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dc
Optus trials Asia's first end-to-end 800GE link between Sydney and Perth, using dual subsea and terrestrial paths for near-zero downtime.
Typeface unveils AI engine for governed marketing at scale
Yesterday
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devops
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partner programmes
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digital entertainment
Typeface launches a Marketing Orchestration Engine, unifying AI agents, brand data and IT controls to govern cross-channel campaigns at scale.
HP warns of AI-fuelled 'flat-pack' cyberattacks surge
Yesterday
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malware
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uc
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phishing
HP reports a surge in AI-powered “flat-pack” cyberattacks as criminals trade sophistication for speed, low cost and mass customisation.
Meta refines ad click metrics with engage-through shift
Yesterday
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data analytics
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martech
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facebook
Meta will strip likes and shares from click-through metrics, shifting them to new engage-through reports to align ads data with third-party tools.
AI in love lives: help for some, a deal-breaker for others
2 days ago
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
AI is entering couples' counselling, with one in five partners keen for its help and nearly one in six ready to walk away over its use.
DMARCeye launches globally with AI-guided DMARC tools
2 days ago
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
DMARCeye debuts worldwide with AI-guided DMARC enforcement tools, aiming to help non-specialist teams turn monitoring into full protection.
Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness
2 days ago
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devops
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biometrics
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fintech
Incode claims first iBeta Level 3 PAD pass for passive selfie liveness on iOS and Android, reporting 0% error rates in testing.
Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks
2 days ago
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ai
Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
Bitget pushes Web3 gender inclusion with Blockchain4Her
2 days ago
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Bitget launches a global Blockchain4Her drive for International Women's Day, pushing gender inclusion and women's leadership in Web3.