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Sean Mitchell
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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.

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Psychedelics seen to boost creativity & leadership at work

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A report finds 76% of Australian and US workers believe psychedelics boost creativity, with 52% noting long-term leadership benefits in the workplace.
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Logitech G reveals 2025 gaming range for New Zealand release

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Logitech G unveils its 2025 gaming lineup, launching wireless headsets, keyboards and simulation gear in New Zealand from 16 October.
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ShopVision raises USD $4.1 million to build AI for eCommerce teams

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ShopVision secured USD $4.1 million to develop an AI platform offering eCommerce teams vital market insights and automation to boost decision-making.
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Ontario leads Canadian provinces in passion for cricket online

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Ontario tops Canadian provinces in cricket interest, with 606 monthly Google searches per 100,000 residents, doubling the national average of 298.
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Qualcomm to boost marketing with Adobe AI tools & GenStudio

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Qualcomm is enhancing its marketing by using Adobe’s AI tools, including GenStudio and Firefly, to speed up content creation and personalise campaigns worldwide.
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Marketers face rising gap in Agentic AI adoption & maturity

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A study reveals a widening gap as just 21% of marketers actively trial Agentic AI, while 51% plan investment amid rising adoption disparities.
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CrowdStrike unveils AI-powered agents to automate security tasks

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CrowdStrike launches AI-powered agents and a no-code platform to automate security tasks, helping analysts focus on strategic decisions within its Falcon platform.
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Data Protection for GenAI security

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CrowdStrike launches Falcon Data Protection to secure data across hybrid clouds and generative AI, unifying coverage beyond legacy tools for real-time protection.
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Smartsheet unveils AI as a teammate to boost enterprise success

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Smartsheet introduces AI as a collaborative teammate within its platform, enhancing enterprise work management with improved efficiency and oversight.
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UK banks face GBP £3.3bn tech bill as legacy systems creak

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UK banks will spend GBP £3.3bn by 2026 maintaining ageing core systems, facing rising costs, outages and regulatory fines amid growing digital demand.
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Swisscard extends FICO partnership to optimise credit limits with AI

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Swisscard broadens its partnership with FICO to use AI-driven optimisation, enhancing credit limit management and customer experience in Switzerland.
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UMusic Hotels adopts Oracle Cloud for guest service & growth

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UMusic Hotels adopts Oracle Cloud tech to enhance guest services and streamline operations as it expands music-focused hotels globally, including a Madrid flagship.
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LG unveils world-first transparent wireless OLED TV at AUD $74,999

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LG launches the world-first transparent wireless 77-inch 4K OLED TV in Australia, priced at AUD $74,999, blending innovation with seamless home integration.
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MongoDB launches search & vector tools for local AI builds

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MongoDB now offers search and vector search in its Community Edition and Enterprise Server, allowing local AI app development with advanced retrieval features.
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LastPass achieves IRAP PROTECTED status to support Australian agencies

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LastPass has earned IRAP PROTECTED status, enabling its cloud platform to support Australian government agencies with high-standard identity and access management.
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OVHcloud named ‘Star’ as Asia blockchain sector hits USD $57bn

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OVHcloud was named a ‘Star’ for the second year as Asia's blockchain sector nears USD $57bn, boosted by Singapore’s rapid market growth and strong infrastructure.
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MongoDB unveils AMP to speed enterprise app modernisation with AI

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MongoDB launches AI-powered AMP platform to help enterprises modernise legacy apps faster, with key development and pilots led by its Australian team.
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Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety

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Parents are urged to understand evolving emoji codes in kids’ online chats to boost digital safety and guide open conversations amid rising online risks.
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Cohesity & Semperis launch identity resilience for AD security

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Cohesity and Semperis launch Identity Resilience, a new solution to protect enterprises' Microsoft Active Directory from cyberattacks and enable rapid recovery.
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Cohesity & Semperis launch platform to defend Active Directory

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Cohesity and Semperis launch Cohesity Identity Resilience to protect enterprise Active Directory from cyberattacks, combining data security with rapid recovery and forensics.