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 215
Why Microsoft should kill off Windows now
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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microsoft
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windows
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tablets
Microsoft faces stark reality as Windows' relevance wanes in an era where operating systems are free and the cloud reigns supreme.
Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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connector systems
Allied Telesis launches Net.Health to tackle complex network monitoring for educational institutions and businesses in NZ.
Avaya's dirty little networking secret uncovered
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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uc
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avaya
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contact centre
When most of us think Avaya, we think telephony. But there's more to the company than that, with Network Solutions a growing offering for the vendor.
Paessler network monitoring demo this week in NZ
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
This week the team from the German network monitoring software vendor Paessler are in Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton & Auckland. Join them.
It won't be cloud that kills the PBX sales model
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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uc
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cloud services
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contact centre
Think it's cloud that will do away with the traditional PBX system? Think again. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has another option...
Westcon: The channel change agent
Wed, 27th May 2015
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cloud services
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
When IDC's Adam Dodds stepped up to speak at the Westcon Leap into Data Centre event, his mere presence said as much as his words.
Seagate targets Qnap in NZ with SMB focused NAS offering
Thu, 21st May 2015
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storage
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cloud services
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connector systems
Seagate targets New Zealand's SMB market with a NAS offering, partnering with local tech distributor Connector Systems, challenging Qnap and Synology.
You're invited to Seagate Cloud launch in Auckland this Tuesday
Sat, 16th May 2015
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connector systems
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seagate
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retail
Auckland based technology distributor Connector Systems is hosting a launch for Seagate's business and data centre centric solutions this Tuesday.
EXCLUSIVE: We examine how IDC operates in NZ
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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analyst report
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research director
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acquisition
IDC's reports regularly pop up in tech news stories, but have you ever wondered how those reports are collated – or how IDC operates as a business?.
Data encryption: Safe even when lost or stolen
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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malware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Encryption is vital for data security, making it safe even when lost or stolen, says Chillisoft New Zealand, ESET's Oceania distributor.
TechDay's vision for 2015
Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
We explain our vision for the future of technology publishing and how we want to be the most agile technology publishing in APAC.
Android App Review: Teavana Perfect Tea Touch
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Need a tea tutor? Teavana's Perfect Tea Touch app is your cup of tea for blending, brewing and buying tips. Ideal for aficionados.
Rapoo sponsors League of Legends world championship team to promote pro gaming gear
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
On 19 October, the grand final contest of the 2014 League of Legends Championship Series was held in Seoul World Cup Stadium, Korea.
Fortinet, Ingram Micro bulk up Kiwi resources ready for NSE launch
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Ingram Micro enhances its Fortinet accreditation in NZ, gearing up for the NSE certification launch to amplify Kiwi resellers' market prowess.
Polaroid-style prints for iPhone and Android in the works
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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apple
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apple iphone
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kickstarter
French start-up Prynt is developing a smartphone case that doubles as a printer, allowing users to instantly print their photos.
Who is Pure Storage and what makes them unique?
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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pure storage
Revolutionising IT storage, Pure Storage stands out with cost-effective, user-friendly flash systems, challenging giants like EMC and HP.
Boost for resellers with Plan B's 'pay as you grow' NZ Cloud Backup
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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nz cloud backup
Plan B's 'pay as you grow' NZ Cloud Backup offers a no upfront investment boon for resellers, enabling flexible, scalable services.
Let people know you're safe with Facebook's Safety Check
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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dr
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apple
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cloud services
Facebook unveils Safety Check, a life-saving feature for users to report their safety during disasters, reassuring friends and family.
Android App Review: Pocket Code
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Pocket Code app makes coding accessible with LEGO-style, though its learning curve requires online tutorials for clarity.
Android App Review: Flow Free
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
The potential scope for games and apps is rapidly increasing, but sometimes the simple things are still the most effective.