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 19
Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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it industry
Tech founders Julie Collison and Emma O'Brien top Tide everywoman awards as women-led firms eye growth despite tough UK backdrop.
Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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surveillance
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biometrics
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crypto
Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
Hyphen appoints Eva Diego to spearhead global growth
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
Hyphen names Eva Diego as CEO to drive global expansion, sharpening its focus on digital infrastructure and complex masterplanning.
UK & Irish SME chiefs back growth despite economic gloom
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UK and Irish SME bosses fear a worsening economy yet still plan to ramp up investment, betting on AI, innovation and sales growth in 2026.
Explainer: Undersea cables quietly powering the AI revolution
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Undersea fibre-optic cables, carrying 95% of international internet traffic, are expanding rapidly to support soaring AI and cloud computing data demands.
UK drivers stick with older cars, switch insurers less
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
UK motorists cling to older, cheaper cars and shop around less for cover as easing premiums and cost pressures dampen insurer switching.
University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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saas
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edutech
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data analytics
University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.
Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
Small businesses in UK & Ireland face barriers to AI adoption
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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smb
Small businesses in the UK and Ireland face confusion and lack confidence in adopting AI, citing skills gaps and need for clearer guidance, research reveals.
Canon unveils ultra-compact desktop scanners for small spaces
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Canon launches ultra-compact desktop scanners DR-C350 and DR-C340, designed to fit small spaces and boost productivity in offices and retail settings.
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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malware
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data protection
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email security
Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
Wales Tech Week returns to showcase innovation & global talent
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Wales Tech Week returns to ICC Wales this November, spotlighting the nation's tech innovation, global talent, and ambitions for a resilient digital economy.
Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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clean technologies
By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.
Safe Software passes USD $100M revenue as growth accelerates
Sat, 15th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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ai
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software updates
Safe Software has surpassed USD $100M in annual revenue, growing nearly 20% amid global expansion and new AI-driven product updates.
ScreenCloud Belfast team wins three major awards for service
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
ScreenCloud's Belfast team won three top awards at the Contact Centre Northern Ireland Awards, highlighting their excellence in customer service and leadership.
UK retailers & tech firms seek clarity on tax as Budget nears
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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smb
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investment
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black friday
UK retailers and tech firms urge clear tax policies ahead of the Chancellor's Budget, fearing uncertainty could impact investment and Black Friday sales.
Synology boosts global security with Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 role
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Synology will join Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, reinforcing its commitment to global data security through collaboration with leading cybersecurity researchers.
KnowBe4 honours EMEA partners for cyber defence & growth in 2025
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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email security
KnowBe4 has honoured top EMEA partners for excellence in cyber defence, marketing innovation, and growth in its 2025 Partner Programmeme Awards.
Australian AI investment rises but most projects stall at pilot stage
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Australian firms boost AI investment by 32%, yet 62% struggle to move beyond pilots amid rising pressure to prove results and tackle skill shortages.
Cloudera named among best small & medium workplaces in Europe
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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smb
Cloudera has been named among Europe's Best Small & Medium Workplaces 2025 for fostering a trusted, inclusive work culture across multiple countries.