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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The phenomenon of planking
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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martech
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software development
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apple
Planking, the bizarre fad of lying face down in strange places, has taken the internet by storm, with photos posted on Facebook and other forums.
More than Apple at Renaissance
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Think Renaissance, and many of us think Apple. But the company is keen for resellers to know that it offers a whole lot more besides.
Game review: Worm Food
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mmo
Worm Food, the game where being the bad guy is the goal. Devour villagers to thrive in this addictive twist on classic tales.
Spammers reducing reliance on Botnets
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Report reveals spam at 3-year low as spammers swap botnets for malware and phishing, outsmarting traditional IP blocks.
Moving On Down: Routers Reach New Markets
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Juniper Networks is expanding the reach of its routing equipment to more of the New Zealand market, as high-end gear like the MX80 becomes more affordable.
Website review: Fmylife
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
Say goodbye to your bad day blues with FMyLife.com, the website dedicated to sharing and laughing at life's unfortunate moments.
Value to the customer
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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mitel
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mmo
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pbx
SMBs embrace unified communications for cost-saving, enhanced mobility, and flexibility, shifting towards open architecture and cloud environments.
Browser wars
Sun, 1st May 2011
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google
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internet explorer
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firefox
IE9 revitalises the browsing experience, introducing Pinned Sites and direct search in the address bar, fuelling the browser wars.
Nokia reports 5 million daily Ovi Store downloads
Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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nokia
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angry birds
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technology gifts
Nokia's Ovi Store hits 5m daily downloads, fuelled by Symbian device popularity and top apps like AngryBirds and Facebook Chat, marking a significant growth.
Game review: Stacking
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox 360
In 'Stacking,' a pint-sized matryoshka doll takes on a big adventure to save his family, blending unique puzzles with a rich silent film style.
Symantec commits to partner growth
Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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partner programmes
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symantec
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partners
Symantec bolsters partner support in Asia Pacific with new channel resources, aiming to fuel business growth and expand market footprint.
Game review: Woolcraft
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ios
The cutest sheeps in the world are lost and the owner misses her beloved ones! Its up to you to guide the sheeps with logic, digging and crafting.
Domino's launches iPhone pizza app
Wed, 9th Feb 2011
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apps
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ios
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apple
Domino's pizza app hits NZ, already a hit in Australia with 50K downloads in its first week. Order, track, and pay for your meal in a snap.
Game review NBA Jam
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nba
NBA Jam reboot soars, melding nostalgia with new modes. It breaks from traditional hoops with big heads and fiery dunks!.
Game review: Rage
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
RAGE, from the creators of Doom, blends FPS and RPG in a post-apocalyptic world, setting sights on being the year's top title with award-winning visuals.
Game review: Portal 2
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Portal 2 review: Valve's sequel elevates the beloved puzzle adventure with co-op play, promising more innovative gameplay in an expanded world.
Mitigating the risks of non-proprietary software in the enterprise
Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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open source
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smb
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mindjet
Enterprises leveraging non-proprietary software must navigate quality, security, and support pitfalls to sustain growth.
App review: Skype
Thu, 30th Dec 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
With Skype on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, you can make and receive calls, and instant message anyone else on Skype, wherever they are in the world.
App review: findDeals
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ios
Never miss a bargain in NZ again with findDeals.co.nz, your go-to app compiling daily deals from over 40 stores!.
Game review: Fable lll
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sap
Fable III: Charming and fun, but marred by bugs. The most mature installment yet with a thought-provoking final act.