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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Hands-on Review: QNAP TVS-871T Thunderbolt NAS Drive
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
QNAP's game-changing TVS-871T NAS sets a new benchmark, merging Thunderbolt speeds with massive storage potential for professionals.
Hands-on Review: Asus AC3100 RT-AC88U Router & WiFi Access Point for gamers
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Well done Asus, this is a superb device and I can see gamers or those watching 4K video getting superior performance right out of the box.
New SDN player sees Kiwi market potential
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
After significant progress in larger areas, this week Nuage Networks officially launched locally and New Zealand has been identified as a focal point.
Why SDN will change your network forever
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Although relatively low-profile, SDN is a force which many in the industry reckon will change your network – and indeed your business – forever.
Allied Telesis brings its next-generation firewall to NZ market
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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allied telesys
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partners
It'll be interesting to see if Allied Telesis can transition its success in New Zealand in the switching category into the security space.
Hands-on Review: AOC 27” I2777FQ Monitor
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
TechDay team boosts productivity with sleek AOC 27 monitors, praising crisp display and versatile connectivity options.
Hands-on Review: Thecus N5810Pro 5 bay Linux NAS Drive
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Thecus N5810Pro NAS: A sleek hub for all your data, boasting easy setup, HDMI out, and robust RAID protection for peace of mind.
Hands-on Review: iLuv Bluetooth Aud Mini Speaker with LED Light Show
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
I've tried a lot of Bluetooth speakers and many are almost identical. Finally, I've found something completely different.
Hands-on Review: CleverLoop Security Surveillance System
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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gaming
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
CleverLoop is a video surveillance and security system that is built with smartphones and the modern digital world in mind.
The importance of GIS in our modern lives
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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eagle technology
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esri
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gis
GIS's applications go way beyond being a system of record for assets. Instead, it's changing business - and society as a whole.
Calling all South Island iPad fleet organisations
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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mdm
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software development
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apple
If managing all your mobile devices is becoming a hassle, Christchurch-based Rev IT may have the solution for you.
Hands-on Review: Olloclip 4-in-1 Photo Lens for iPhone
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
If you want to dump the digital camera and just travel with one device, you'll need some help in the lense department.
Hands-on Review: AOpen Commercial ChromeBox for Digital Signage
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
In a game-changer for digital signage, AOpen's new ChromeBox promises ease and economy, shaking up an industry ripe for revolution.
Goodson to distribute new digital signage range in NZ
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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digital signage
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goodson
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pro av
Specialist point of sale and technology distributor Goodson is to enter the booming digital signage market in New Zealand.
Hands-on Review: Asustor AS6204T NAS Drive
Mon, 19th Oct 2015
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
NAS Drives can be an invaluable central storage device and there's almost nothing the Asustor AS6204T NAS Drive can't do thanks to the available apps.
Dicker Data and Aerohive turn focus on enterprise
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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connector systems
Aerohive is ramping up its focus on the New Zealand enterprise as it looks to take on Aruba and other enterprise wireless brands.
Hands-on Review: Paessler PRTG Network Monitoring Tool
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
The solution seems ideally sized for the New Zealand market, with support for small organisations and scalability right up into enterprise.
The evolution of the digital classroom: From OHPs to Smart's Kapp IQ
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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digital signage
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windows
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apple
As schools are redeveloped, new schools built and new teachers trained, the buzz is around student-led learning.
Hands-on Review: Kaiser Baas Alpha Drone
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
I really enjoyed the Alpha Drone, it's definitely not a toy and is really bringing serious drones into a mainstream price point.
Hands-on Review: Rapoo V20 RGB Optical Gaming Mouse
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
With seven programmable buttons and super comfortable rubberized grip, the mouse could be used for many hours of awesome gaming.