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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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Puzzles

Android App Review: Flow Free

Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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The potential scope for games and apps is rapidly increasing, but sometimes the simple things are still the most effective.
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Defiant PM fights back… Dotcom trying to save “reasonably large” butt

Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Prime Minister John Key denies allegations of mass surveillance, accusing Kim Dotcom and Glenn Greenwald of ulterior motives.
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 arrives in NZ...

Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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mobility
Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 hits NZ stores, offering a sleek blend of laptop and tablet functionalities to meet growing consumer demand for hybrid devices.
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Intermediate's new block embraces technology

Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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ministry of education
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Northcross Intermediate School in Auckland has opened a $4 million technology block to support modern teaching styles.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Surface Pro 3 hits the shops as Surface Mini flops

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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microsoft
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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.
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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.
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Labour demands 'straight answers' on security

Thu, 22nd May 2014
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government
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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.
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Microsoft drops mega Surface Pro 3 hint…

Fri, 16th May 2014
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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.
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Ballmer: Microsoft and Apple are “two trick ponies”

Tue, 6th May 2014
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microsoft
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apple
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pc hardware
Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, shares his thoughts on the future of Microsoft at the Oxford Union. #Microsoft #CEO #technology.
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Apple reveals free product recycling initiative

Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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apple
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ipad
Apple expands recycling efforts worldwide, with every Apple Store now accepting and recycling unwanted Apple products for free.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Would you like to see the iPhone 6 have a curved display?

Sat, 15th Mar 2014
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apple
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apple iphone
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technology gifts
Speculation mounts over Apple's next iPhone potentially featuring a curved display, as concept designs circulate online.
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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.
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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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A super strong holiday season means Cupertino will announce iDevice sales in excess of 80 million units by the close of January.