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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.

Stories by Sean - Page 274

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TechDay's regional vision for 2016

Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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TechDay gears up for 2016 with a vision to conquer the Asia-Pacific tech news scene, bolstering digital reach and niche market focus.
Crossroads

Zebra warns a crossroads is approaching for mobile strategies worldwide

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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migration
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martech
The Windows Embedded operating systems that run on more than 15 million mobile devices globally, reach end-of-support within five years.
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Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 4

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft has outdone itself with this device. The kickstand is a simple but killer feature and sets it apart from other tablet devices.
Openflow

What is OpenFlow and why should you care?

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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sdn
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naas
Network switch manufacturers traditionally competed on the speed, features and software running and monitoring their products - change is in the air.
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.
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Hands-on Review: Asus AC3100 RT-AC88U Router & WiFi Access Point for gamers

Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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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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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.
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Hands-on Review: AOC 27” I2777FQ Monitor

Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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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.
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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.
Rev it

Calling all South Island iPad fleet organisations

Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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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.
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Hands-on Review: Olloclip 4-in-1 Photo Lens for iPhone

Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
V100

Hands-on Review: Rapoo V100 RGB Gaming Keyboard & Mouse combo

Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
I truly love this set; great design, comfortable, back lighting is wicked. I can't think of anything else I want in my gaming keyboard and mouse set.
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Hands-on Review: Epson EH-TW5200 Projector

Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
I found that the unit operates quite quietly, which is really useful for both work presentation or home entertainment environments.