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 - Page 17
UK consumers sceptical of AI's emotional skills in service roles
Mon, 19th May 2025
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martech
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UK consumers remain sceptical about AI's ability to provide emotionally intelligent customer service, with only 55% believing it can recognise emotions.
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks
Tue, 13th May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity insurance
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digital transformation
A new Ekco survey found 59% of UK and Irish IT leaders now view AI-driven cyber threats as a bigger concern than traditional breaches amid rising cloud use.
Asia-Pacific leads global tech talent as AI boosts job market
Tue, 6th May 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ai
The Asia-Pacific region hosts the world's eight largest tech talent markets, each with over 500,000 tech workers, driven by AI growth and venture capital.
LG Smart TVs introduce Xbox app for cloud gaming in 26 countries
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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blizzard
LG has launched the Xbox app on Smart TVs in 26 countries, allowing users to stream Xbox games via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with a compatible controller.
Honor launches 400 Lite 5G smartphone in UK & Ireland
Sat, 12th Apr 2025
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android
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currys
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smartphones
HONOR has unveiled the HONOR 400 Lite 5G, set to launch in the UK and Ireland on 22 April 2025, priced from GBP £249.99, featuring advanced AI camera technology.
Aimer Farming unveils AI toolset to boost farm profitability
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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agricultural technology
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data analytics
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ai
Aimer Farming has unveiled Aimer Vision, an AI tool aimed at enhancing dairy profitability by up to USD $400 per hectare for New Zealand farmers.
Ricoh partners with PrintReleaf for reforestation support
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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api
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clean technologies
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printing
Ricoh has teamed up with PrintReleaf in Australia to enhance sustainability efforts, offsetting paper use through global reforestation initiatives.
Cloudera named among Ireland's best workplaces for women
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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cloudera
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iwd
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public relations
Cloudera has been honoured as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces for Women 2025, celebrating their ongoing commitment to supporting female employees.
AI Summit in Paris highlights responsible innovation goals
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
The AI Summit in Paris brought industry leaders together to discuss ethical AI implementation, highlighting the urgent need for responsible strategies to harness its potential.
SonicWall honours 2025 Partner Award winners in UK, Ireland
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
SonicWall has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Partner Awards, recognising their vital contributions to cybersecurity in the UK and Ireland.
AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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customers
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bi
AccountsIQ has acquired ExpenseIn, enhancing its cloud-based offerings and boosting its customer base to over 350,000 users across 40 countries.
AbuSearch team wins award at SAS hackathon for AI project
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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sas
A UK team, AbuSearch, has won a global hackathon's 'Data for Good' award for developing AI-driven solutions to combat online child sexual abuse.
How to work with TechDay: A guide for PR Agencies
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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marketing
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techday
Preparing your releases in a particular way will not only make our lives easier, but improve the chances of your lead being picked among the masses.
Apple launches new iOS & macOS updates with AI features
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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ai
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ios
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apple
Apple has launched iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates in Australia and New Zealand, introducing new features powered by Apple Intelligence.
Integrity360 acquires Adsigo to expand DACH region presence
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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semiconductors
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socs
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edr
Integrity360 has acquired Adsigo, a cyber security firm, aiming to enhance its presence in the DACH region and eventually exceed EUR 135 million in revenues.
Aristotle Metadata celebrates seven years of success in 2024
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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data management
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parental leave
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data security
Aristotle Metadata marks its seventh anniversary in 2024, celebrating global partnerships, industry accolades, and a commitment to diversity and innovation.
Infinigate Cloud launches Barracuda email protection plan
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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firewalls
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Infinigate Cloud has launched a subscription-based service for Barracuda's Email Protection and Cloud Backup solutions, enhancing cybersecurity for channel partners.
UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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online shopping
With inflation rising, 54% of British consumers plan to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for their average Christmas budget of GBP £352.
UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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uc
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digital divide
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broadband
Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.