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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.

Stories by Sean - Page 46

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Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ai
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software development
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software engineering
Waracle acquires Screenmedia, merging teams to boost digital product and AI capabilities and increasing its workforce to over 200. CEO Chris Martin sees this as a strategic move to drive growth.
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Dematic launches advanced automation in Australian meat industry
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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robots
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supply chain & logistics
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dematic
Dematic has launched its first end-to-end automation solution at an Australian meat processing facility, featuring freezer-rated AGVs and advanced software to boost safety and efficiency.
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St John Wānaka wins NZD $45,000 solar system from SolarZero
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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charity
St John Wānaka wins SolarZero competition, securing a 20-year solar system subscription worth NZD $45,000, promising lower energy costs and enhanced community resilience.
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Microsoft & CCL partner to launch the NZ Azure cloud region
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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genai
Microsoft partners with CCL to launch its first New Zealand hyperscale cloud region, empowering local companies like Scales Corp to enhance resiliency and optimise costs.
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Solar insights: FTC Solar at Intersolar Europe event
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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renewable energy
FTC Solar participated in Intersolar Europe, uncovering key trends in hail risk mitigation, Balkan interest in solar projects, and growth in Agri PV with supportive EU regulations.
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LEA Professional unveils Connect Series Half-Rack amplifiers
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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wireless networks
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ethernet
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wifi
LEA Professional unveiled its Connect Series Half-Rack amplifiers, designed for small to medium installations. Winning the Best of Show at ISE 2024, the models feature DSP, WebUI, and cloud connectivity.
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Survey reveals burnout crisis among Australian knowledge workers
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
A UiPath-commissioned survey reveals 82% of Australian knowledge workers feel burnt out, with a third extremely so, citing heavy workloads and lack of AI tools as key stressors.
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Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
Melbourne's Swinburne University has partnered with eco-fintech Sphere to use AI in analysing card payments, guiding personal climate action and CO2 offsetting.
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Samsung unveils 2024 monitor lineup: gaming & smart models
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung unveils its 2024 monitor lineup with a range of gaming, smart, and professional models, featuring cutting-edge AI enhancements and proprietary technologies.
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Deane Jessep joins StreamGenius AI as new Chief Operating Officer
Sat, 22nd Jun 2024
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genai
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ai
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coo
StreamGenius AI appoints Deane Jessep as COO to drive generative AI innovation, positioning itself as a leader in AI consultancy and solutions.
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Elastic releases 2023 sustainability report highlighting ESG progress
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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data analytics
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dei
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risk & compliance
Elastic's third annual sustainability report showcases 2023's achievements in ESG, focusing on environmental efficiency, social contributions, and enhanced governance structures.
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Verbatim unveils new logo & product line-up for Computex 2024
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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digital age
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accessibility
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accessories
Verbatim unveils a new logo at Computex, reflecting its modern identity. The rebranding coincides with the launch of innovative storage solutions and accessories.
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UiPath launches Automation Cloud on Microsoft Azure in UK
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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saas
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uc
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digital transformation
UiPath's Automation Cloud is now available on Microsoft Azure in the UK, enabling secure AI automation while complying with local data residency laws.
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Linnworks & Spreetail Europe partnership boosts ecommerce efficiency
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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collaboration
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transparency
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growth
Linnworks' partnership with Spreetail Europe has dramatically improved ecommerce efficiency, cutting project timelines from three months to three weeks and enhancing market reach.
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Meizu returns to Malaysia with new products & DreamSmart ecosystem
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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meizu
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accessories
Meizu returns to Malaysia, launching the Meizu 21 smartphone and MYVU AR Smart Glasses as part of their DreamSmart ecosystem, advancing AI integration.
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espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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personal computing devices
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apple
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deloitte
espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi to retail its touchscreen displays across over 100 locations in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing reach and product accessibility.
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Survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use AI amidst burnout
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
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genai
A UiPath survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use generative AI, positioning Singapore as a top adopter globally amid economic challenges and workload pressures.
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Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.
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New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
The new President of SELECT, Scotland's top construction trade body, warns UK's National Grid could face significant strain from rising AI energy demands.
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AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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aiops
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cloud services
Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.