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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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News: halogen-free power cables, education event predictions, Skype 5.5 beta, and more!

Mon, 16th Jan 2012
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As a part of Apple's continued push towards greener electronics, a company called Volex is making the move to halogen-free power cables.
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Cyberbaiting, bullying and spending

Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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Cyberbaiting, the act of students taunting teachers then filming their reactions, is a growing phenomenon, according to a new report.
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Game review: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Although the game is as majestic as the dragons that populate it, it's also not without a soft underbelly of glitches and frustrations.
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City Bars New Zealand website is worth a visit

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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If you love to party or just love to kick back with a cool beer at an even cooler bar, the City Bars New Zealand website is worth a visit.
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Vodafone to offer data cap 'stop sign'

Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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Failsafe cure for frightening phone bills,where customers unwittingly run up monstrous bills while surfing the internet on their smartphones,.
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Battlefield 3 beta impressions

Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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The beta for Battlefield 3 has been released, giving players a taste of the latest entry in the popular series.
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Securing the dollars in a new market

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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As cyber threats grow exponentially, NZ businesses face pressure from all sides, making security a multi-billion-dollar imperative.
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The phenomenon of planking

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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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.
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More than Apple at Renaissance

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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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.
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Game review: Worm Food

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Worm Food, the game where being the bad guy is the goal. Devour villagers to thrive in this addictive twist on classic tales.
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Spammers reducing reliance on Botnets

Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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Report reveals spam at 3-year low as spammers swap botnets for malware and phishing, outsmarting traditional IP blocks.
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Website review: Fmylife

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Say goodbye to your bad day blues with FMyLife.com, the website dedicated to sharing and laughing at life's unfortunate moments.
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Value to the customer

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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SMBs embrace unified communications for cost-saving, enhanced mobility, and flexibility, shifting towards open architecture and cloud environments.
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Game review: Stacking

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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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.
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Symantec commits to partner growth

Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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Symantec bolsters partner support in Asia Pacific with new channel resources, aiming to fuel business growth and expand market footprint.
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Game review: Woolcraft

Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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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.
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Game review NBA Jam

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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NBA Jam reboot soars, melding nostalgia with new modes. It breaks from traditional hoops with big heads and fiery dunks!.
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Game review: Rage

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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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.
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Game review: Portal 2

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Portal 2 review: Valve's sequel elevates the beloved puzzle adventure with co-op play, promising more innovative gameplay in an expanded world.
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Mitigating the risks of non-proprietary software in the enterprise

Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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Enterprises leveraging non-proprietary software must navigate quality, security, and support pitfalls to sustain growth.