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.
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Intermediate's new block embraces technology
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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edutech
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ministry of education
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retail
Northcross Intermediate School in Auckland has opened a $4 million technology block to support modern teaching styles.
Dude, where's my data?
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
NZ's shift to virtual and cloud data storage prompts urgent security revisions, says Trend Micro's Peter Benson.
A multi-tiered approach
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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cybersecurity
MPA New Zealand's Tony S Krzyzewski champions a multi-tiered approach to data centre security, blending technology with robust processes.
Unitec competition challenges girls to create apps
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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apps
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unitec
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retail
Unitec's 'Mobile App Competition for Girls' inspires high school females to dive into computer science, with full scholarships as prizes.
2015... the year of the Digital Risk Officer?
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
By 2015, over half of CEOs will introduce a senior digital leader, marking the rise of Digital Risk Officers to navigate new digital business risks.
Surface Pro 3 hits the shops as Surface Mini flops
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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microsoft
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surface
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tablets
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 3 in the US and Canada, but the missing Surface Mini, referenced in the user guide, leaves customers puzzled.
Alcatel-Lucent wins for excellence in unified communications deployment strategies
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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opentouch
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alcatel-lucent
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analyst report
Alcatel-Lucent bags Frost and Sullivan's 2014 award for its innovative unified communications strategy with OpenTouch platform.
Labour demands 'straight answers' on security
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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government
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gcsb
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labour
Labour Leader David Cunliffe demands clarity from New Zealand PM John Key over alleged half-truths and knowledge of intelligence operations.
Microsoft drops mega Surface Pro 3 hint…
Fri, 16th May 2014
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microsoft
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surface
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surface pro
Microsoft will unveil the Surface Pro 3 in New York next week, if growing media speculation is to be believed.
Apple reveals free product recycling initiative
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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apple
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apple iphone
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ipad
Apple expands recycling efforts worldwide, with every Apple Store now accepting and recycling unwanted Apple products for free.
300 million Not Out as LinkedIn seeks magic 'mobile moment'
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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apps
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social media
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linkedin
LinkedIn reaches 300 million members worldwide, aiming to connect all 3.3 billion professionals, with a focus on mobile.
Sony announces Project Morpheus VR system
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Sony unveils Project Morpheus VR for PS4, promising a future of immersive gaming with innovative 3D audio and motion tracking.
Free invite - Hack for good in Auckland next month
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hacking
Join HACKAKL:Transport in Auckland, 24-25 May, for a civic hackathon aiming to innovate for good. Open to all keen on crafting solutions with open data.
Channel partners invited to Trend Micro partner programme launch
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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partner programmes
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trend micro
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event
Trend Micro invites partners to a breakfast launch of their new partner programme at the Sofitel Hotel, Auckland on April 4, promising lucrative opportunities.
Off the scale iPhone 5S and iPad Air demand drives 80m Apple sales
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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apple
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apple iphone
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ipad
A super strong holiday season means Cupertino will announce iDevice sales in excess of 80 million units by the close of January.
SMBs need help to better understand cyber attack threats
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
SMBs risk significant losses from cyber threats, with studies revealing a lack of prioritisation and understanding in cybersecurity strategies.
Microsoft unveils new high-tech cybercrime HQ
Sat, 16th Nov 2013
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Microsoft launches a cutting-edge Cybercrime Center to spearhead the global battle against escalating cyber threats, aiding law enforcement and partners.
Celebrating 30 years of Windows
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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semiconductors
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software development
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microsoft
Both iconic and significant in the evolution of personal computing, on November 10, 1983, Bill Gates introduced Windows.
Microsoft warns... run unsupported software at your peril
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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windows
Redmond warns companies of the security risk that consumers and businesses face when using unsupported operating systems and software.
Adobe admits 38 million users hacked, not 3 million
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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malware
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martech
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cybersecurity
Adobe reveals that 38 million users have been affected by a cyber security attack, after previously claiming only three million were impacted.