About Sean
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 214
Zebra warns a crossroads is approaching for mobile strategies worldwide
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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uc
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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.
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.
What is OpenFlow and why should you care?
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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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.
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.
Hands-on Review: Asus AC3100 RT-AC88U Router & WiFi Access Point for gamers
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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gaming
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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.
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.
Allied Telesis brings its next-generation firewall to NZ market
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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allied telesys
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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.
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.
Calling all South Island iPad fleet organisations
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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mdm
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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.
Hands-on Review: Olloclip 4-in-1 Photo Lens for iPhone
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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gaming
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Hands-on Review: Linksys Access Point 1750 Pro
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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router
Overall a great product which I could see being very successful in Australian and New Zealand small and medium businesses.
Dicker Data NZ ups ante with Toshiba deal
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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dicker data
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toshiba
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distributors
Dicker Data NZ is promising more stock on hand, fast turnaround and campaigns to drive sales for partners as it ramps up its Toshiba business.
Hands-on Review: Viewsonic 4K VP2780-4K monitor
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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notebook
The Viewsonic VP2780-4K 4k monitor is flawless once you have the right cables, according to a journalist's review.
Good old fashioned IT reseller values – RealIT
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
RealIT revives classic IT reseller values, blending stellar customer service with modern offerings in VoIP and web development.
Our publisher's view on why eDMs are evil
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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martech
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marketing
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techday
eDMs don't work. They invade people's inboxes. They can get labelled as spam. They're more expensive and less effective than editorial integration.
Why tech retailers have learnt to say no
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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digital signage
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drones
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digital entertainment
10 years ago computer retailers filled their stores with desktop computers, monitors and rows of software. Today they're almost unrecognisable.
Opinion: It's all upside for Kordia from here
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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edge computing
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cloud services
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hosting
A lot has happened for Kordia in recent years. We take a look at how the company has transformed itself into a key provider for large enterprises.