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 11
Auror named Hi-Tech Awards finalist on retail crime
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data analytics
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erp
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hi-tech awards
Auror's retail crime platform earns Hi-Tech Awards Company of the Year finalist spot after helping police and stores tackle organised theft.
R2 Wireless expands ODIN partner network across defence
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robots
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drones
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surveillance
R2 Wireless broadens ODIN's defence reach with new partners across drones, autonomous vehicles and command systems, after testing with US forces.
Garney adopts Hyland for SAP SuccessFactors in HR shift
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Garney deepens Hyland tie-up to unify HR records in SAP SuccessFactors, aiming to cut manual work and bolster automation across its US operations.
B2C Distribution picks Ecommpay for mobile checkout
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fintech
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cx
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martech
B2C Distribution has overhauled its payment setup with Ecommpay, adding express mobile checkout and tighter control across its online retail brands.
Oracle launches restaurant operations platform for chains
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Oracle and NetSuite unveil restaurant operations platform for chains, uniting inventory, scheduling and cash management with AI across 110 countries.
Oracle NetSuite adds AI tools for safer data access
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI Connector Service upgrades with 100-plus finance templates, MCP apps and warehouse access for controlled data use.
Siu says AI agents & blockchain will reshape internet
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devops
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digital transformation
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crypto
Animoca Brands' Yat Siu argues autonomous AI agents will become the internet's main actors, with blockchain supplying payments, identity and trust.
Primary export growth lifts demand for industrial property
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devops
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manufacturing
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supply chain
Calder Stewart says export-led demand is spurring more logistics and cold storage builds, with its next three to five years of work potentially doubling.
New Zealand SMEs hit by falling revenue & weak confidence
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risk & compliance
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smb
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insurance
Vero survey finds 63% of New Zealand SMEs saw revenue fall, with rising costs, tax changes and weak confidence weighing on smaller firms.
D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops
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hybrid & remote work
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ultrabook
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d-link
D-Link's new DUF-E01 adds 14 ports, three-screen support and 60W charging to Thunderbolt 4 laptops for a cleaner desk setup.
Apple launches Business platform to streamline company tools
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Apple rolls out Business platform for companies, bundling device management and brand tools as it replaces Manager and Connect.
Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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displays
Apple's latest iPad Air gets the M4 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and 12GB memory, but its 60Hz display and pricey accessories still weigh on appeal.
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed
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gaming
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uc
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socs
Apple's iPhone 17e pairs strong A19 performance and all-day battery life with a 60Hz screen and pared-back camera system.
Snom launches single-cell DECT systems for smaller sites
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uc
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supply chain
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smb
Snom expands DECT range with M253 and M256 systems for smaller sites, pairing its M250 base station with handsets for office and rugged use.
Samsung launches 115-inch Micro RGB TV in New Zealand
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ai
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samsung
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noel leeming
Samsung brings its largest Micro RGB set to New Zealand, targeting premium buyers with AI picture tools, glare reduction and wide-colour claims.
New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists
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agricultural technology
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clean technologies
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microsoft
New Zealand tech awards draw record entries as finalists span company growth, agritech and deep tech amid sector resilience.
CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage
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storage
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
CTERA earns Gartner peer-backed recognition as hybrid cloud storage demand rises across branch offices, data centres and public cloud environments.
ZincFive named to TIME green tech list for third year
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hyperscale
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dc
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physical security
ZincFive lands a third straight place on TIME's America's Top GreenTech Companies list as data centre demand boosts interest in safer backup batteries.
Fenix24 launches Argos99 as standalone resilience software
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saas
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dr
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ransomware
Fenix24 has turned Argos99 into a standalone SaaS platform, giving customers continuous asset visibility and dependency mapping to speed ransomware recovery.
Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.