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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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Qnap

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.
Asus ac3100 tr ac88u

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.
Data network

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.
Network

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.
Fallback

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.
Aoc monitor

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.
Thecus nas drive o4axtrm

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.
Speaker image

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.
Cleverloop bundle

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.
Webp

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.
Rev it

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.
Olloclip 4 in 1 lense pack

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.
Fallback

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 aopen chromebox

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.
Asustor as6204t nas drive

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.
Wifi

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.
Netmon

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.
Smart kapp iq

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.
Kaiser baas alpha drone  2

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.
Mouse

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.