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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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Exclusive interview: Virtual reality is becoming the new internet

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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unity technologies
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ar
Unity, the gaming platform, is expanding into the Australia and New Zealand markets to tap into the growing AR/VR industry.
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Alexa has a new robotic body thanks to Qihan Technology Company

Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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robots
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smart home
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ai
Qihan Technology unveils Sanbot Nano, a home assistant robot equipped with Amazon's Alexa Voice Service, available in October.
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Isentia re-structures organisation, launches new brand and new data insight led services

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Investments include the launch of 'Stories', an additional capability within its MediaPortal platform, which was recently upgraded.
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Seven pieces of the IOT puzzle from Microsoft

Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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uc
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public cloud
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iot
Microsoft unveils an expansive IOT toolkit, poised to revolutionise business, healthcare, and government operations.
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Microsoft allows Azure to run on premise with Azure Stack announcement

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Microsoft's Azure Stack ushers in hybrid cloud era, letting enterprises run cloud services in-house with tech giants as partners.
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Three real robots making their way into your home

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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robots
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ai
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dyson 360 eye
Domestic 'droids': Jibo, Pepper and Dyson's Eye show AI's cosy leap from sci-fi to sofa-side - a robot revolution at home is nigh.
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The public cloud isn't the only answer, says HPE

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
HPE champions the hybrid cloud approach, citing cost, control, and flexibility issues in the solely public cloud model.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), an eight step quick history

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has honed its focus on server, storage, and networking post-2015 split, marked by strategic acquisitions and divestitures.
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Hackers are able to target your e-cigarette... Is nothing sacred?

Mon, 29th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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usb
Vaping can be risky in unexpected ways as a security researcher demonstrates how a modified vaporizer can pass code to a computer.
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The need for internet security on your mobile

Mon, 29th May 2017
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
As hackers target mobile devices, it's imperative to ensure that you are aware of the threats that are out there, and that your phone is protected.
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iPhone 8 images leaked, potential design exposed

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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apple
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cloud services
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apple iphone
Leaked molds ignite buzz around iPhone 8's design, hinting at radical changes and mirroring Samsung's edge-to-edge approach.
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Veeam serves up raft of Microsoft Azure and AWS availability options

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Veeam has added a raft of new availability options for Microsoft Azure and AWS as it ramps up its 'always on cloud' focus.
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NetSuite to add Sydney-based datacentre

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
NetSuite expands its reach, set to launch a Sydney data centre as Oracle fuels its global growth with significant investment.
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Cambium Networks goes massive with first-of-its-kind tech

Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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uc
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supply chain
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5g & beyond
Cloud-based services and higher capacity Service Level Agreements have driven the need for a new solution. Enter Cambium.
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Salesforce to establish local infrastructure in Sydney

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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crm
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Salesforce boosts Aussie presence with new Sydney-based infrastructure on AWS, eyeing local service enhancement.
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U.S. House of Representatives Hosts IDCA at Ford House Office Building, Washington, D.C.

Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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linkedin
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data center campus
IDCA and U.S. House's CIO discuss critical IT strategies in a summit aiming to align public and private sector data standards.
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Hands-on Review: Essilor Eyezen lenses

Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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essilor
Most of us receive too much blue light before night has fallen. So what to do? Thankfully, Essilor released their Essilor Eyezen lenses.
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Xero poaches former Vend exec to head up Ecosystem unit

Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Xero has appointed former Vend CMO Nick Houldsworth as general manager of its Ecosystem unit, further integrating their small business software expertise.
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Hands-on Review: OKI Multifunction MC573dn A4 colour laser printer

Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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gaming
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document management
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ecm
OKI's MC573dn laser printer dazzles, offering swift, secure and smart printing solutions for small workgroups - a dependable tech ally.
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Skyrocketing success: By 2018, Salesforce expects to hit $10 billion in revenue

Mon, 19th Dec 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce forecasts $8.4bn revenue this year, on track for $10.1bn by 2018, making it fastest-growing enterprise software company.