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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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Prynt

Polaroid-style prints for iPhone and Android in the works

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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French start-up Prynt is developing a smartphone case that doubles as a printer, allowing users to instantly print their photos.
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Who is Pure Storage and what makes them unique?

Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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Revolutionising IT storage, Pure Storage stands out with cost-effective, user-friendly flash systems, challenging giants like EMC and HP.
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Boost for resellers with Plan B's 'pay as you grow' NZ Cloud Backup

Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Plan B's 'pay as you grow' NZ Cloud Backup offers a no upfront investment boon for resellers, enabling flexible, scalable services.
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Let people know you're safe with Facebook's Safety Check

Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Facebook unveils Safety Check, a life-saving feature for users to report their safety during disasters, reassuring friends and family.
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Android App Review: Pocket Code

Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Pocket Code app makes coding accessible with LEGO-style, though its learning curve requires online tutorials for clarity.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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LinkedIn reaches 300 million members worldwide, aiming to connect all 3.3 billion professionals, with a focus on mobile.