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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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Sony announces Project Morpheus VR system

Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Sony unveils Project Morpheus VR for PS4, promising a future of immersive gaming with innovative 3D audio and motion tracking.
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Free invite - Hack for good in Auckland next month

Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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Join HACKAKL:Transport in Auckland, 24-25 May, for a civic hackathon aiming to innovate for good. Open to all keen on crafting solutions with open data.
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Would you like to see the iPhone 6 have a curved display?

Sat, 15th Mar 2014
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Speculation mounts over Apple's next iPhone potentially featuring a curved display, as concept designs circulate online.
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Channel partners invited to Trend Micro partner programme launch

Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Trend Micro invites partners to a breakfast launch of their new partner programme at the Sofitel Hotel, Auckland on April 4, promising lucrative opportunities.
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Off the scale iPhone 5S and iPad Air demand drives 80m Apple sales

Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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A super strong holiday season means Cupertino will announce iDevice sales in excess of 80 million units by the close of January.
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Rayman makes the leap onto nextgen

Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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gaming
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Ubisoft has announced that Rayman Legends will enter the next generation of gaming on PlayStation4 and Xbox One on 27 February 2014.
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SMBs need help to better understand cyber attack threats

Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
SMBs risk significant losses from cyber threats, with studies revealing a lack of prioritisation and understanding in cybersecurity strategies.
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CompNow buys $20m Apple Reseller DesignWyse

Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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CompNow expands Australian Apple market presence with $20m purchase of DesignWyse, adding a fourth Victorian office and strengthening its product offerings.
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Microsoft unveils new high-tech cybercrime HQ

Sat, 16th Nov 2013
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Microsoft launches a cutting-edge Cybercrime Center to spearhead the global battle against escalating cyber threats, aiding law enforcement and partners.
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Celebrating 30 years of Windows

Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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microsoft
Both iconic and significant in the evolution of personal computing, on November 10, 1983, Bill Gates introduced Windows.
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Microsoft warns... run unsupported software at your peril

Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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windows
Redmond warns companies of the security risk that consumers and businesses face when using unsupported operating systems and software.
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Adobe admits 38 million users hacked, not 3 million

Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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cybersecurity
Adobe reveals that 38 million users have been affected by a cyber security attack, after previously claiming only three million were impacted.
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Facebook, Google & Microsoft launch govt privacy petitions

Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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data privacy
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Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.
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The Galaxy Gear Arrives - what's the verdict?

Mon, 9th Sep 2013
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wearables
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samsung galaxy
Samsung's Galaxy Gear launches with quirkiness but lacks wow factor, retailing at $299 from Oct. Critics question its 'smart' label.
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JOBS: The moment it all began…

Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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apple
In a monumental biopic, 'JOBS' unfurls the inspiring saga of the visionary Steve Jobs, whose retirement halted the digital world.
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Renaissance director Robert Bijl resigns

Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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renaissance
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After less than five months, Renaissance director Robert Bijl, linked to the late Murray Wood, resigns, as announced by the company.
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$100K Reward: Microsoft Bounty Hunters

Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft is paying up to $100k to hackers who can find bugs and vulnerabilities in its software as part of its bug bounty program.
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Sex, Drugs and Anti-virus Software…starring John McAfee

Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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youtube
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John McAfee's bizarre video rant is nearing one million views, featuring half-naked ladies, drugs, and firearms.
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Microsoft Office heads to iPhone…only

Mon, 17th Jun 2013
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microsoft
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apps
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ios
Microsoft has released Office Mobile for iPhone, but following months of speculation, there remains no sign of an iPad version.
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Beyond MDM - Is BYOD scaring your IT department?

Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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Enterprises grapple with BYOD concerns as MobileIron pioneers comprehensive mobile data security solutions, promising privacy and flexibility.