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
Genesis picks Workday to modernise finance for NZD $1 billion push
Today
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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
Today
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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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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sd-wan
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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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personalisation
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cdp
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software development
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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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smartphones
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data privacy
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ai
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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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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.
Electronics manufacturers see 23% fall in sales & profit margins
Yesterday
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unleashed software
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inflation
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business confidence
UK electronics manufacturers saw sales revenue and profit margins drop 23% in Q1 2025, despite a 30% overall rise in sales across other UK manufacturers.
ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels
Yesterday
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.
UK VCs admit neglecting marketing despite key to startup growth
Yesterday
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cx
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partner programmes
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reputation management
A report reveals UK venture capitalists often overlook marketing expertise despite its proven role in scaling startups and securing faster growth.
Aeon raises EUR €8.2 million to expand AI-driven health checks
Yesterday
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ai
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venture capital
Swiss health tech firm Aeon raised EUR €8.2 million to expand its AI-driven platform offering full-body health checks across Europe.
Zayo Europe delivers 100G network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam
2 days ago
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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google
Zayo Europe has deployed a 100G Wavelength network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam in five days, boosting low-latency connectivity across Europe.
dbt Labs secures 2025 Snowflake award for AI data innovation
2 days ago
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
dbt Labs has won Snowflake’s 2025 Monetisation Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year award for advancing AI data innovation within the Snowflake ecosystem.
UiPath & HCLTech partner to advance agentic automation globally
2 days ago
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martech
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cdp
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ai
UiPath has teamed up with HCLTech to deliver AI-driven agentic automation solutions, boosting efficiency and agility for enterprises worldwide.