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 248
Employees get sucked in by smarter cybercriminals
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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network infrastructure
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network security
70% of firms face advanced cyber-attacks, with half of employees prone to spear phishing, exposing the business to malware threats.
News: halogen-free power cables, education event predictions, Skype 5.5 beta, and more!
Mon, 16th Jan 2012
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apple
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nzmac
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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.
Cyberbaiting, bullying and spending
Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cyberbaiting
Cyberbaiting, the act of students taunting teachers then filming their reactions, is a growing phenomenon, according to a new report.
Connector Systems secures Wellington space
Tue, 29th Nov 2011
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connector systems
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customers
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support
The space will consist of a professional services office, a sales office, a meeting room and a purpose-built training room.
Game review: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the elder scrolls
Although the game is as majestic as the dragons that populate it, it's also not without a soft underbelly of glitches and frustrations.
City Bars New Zealand website is worth a visit
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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digital entertainment
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avg technologies
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sme
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.
Vodafone to offer data cap 'stop sign'
Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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uc
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apple
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technology gifts
Failsafe cure for frightening phone bills,where customers unwittingly run up monstrous bills while surfing the internet on their smartphones,.
Battlefield 3 beta impressions
Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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battlefield
The beta for Battlefield 3 has been released, giving players a taste of the latest entry in the popular series.
Epson launches 3D projector range
Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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printing
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epson
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retail
Epson unveils cutting-edge 3D projector line in Auckland, promising unparalleled quality despite not being first in the market.
Securing the dollars in a new market
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As cyber threats grow exponentially, NZ businesses face pressure from all sides, making security a multi-billion-dollar imperative.
Site review: SeeYa
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
If you love to travel or are just looking for a weekend or one night getaway in your hometown, this website is the perfect tool.
The phenomenon of planking
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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martech
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software development
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apple
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.
More than Apple at Renaissance
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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network security
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.
Game review: Worm Food
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mmo
Worm Food, the game where being the bad guy is the goal. Devour villagers to thrive in this addictive twist on classic tales.
Spammers reducing reliance on Botnets
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Report reveals spam at 3-year low as spammers swap botnets for malware and phishing, outsmarting traditional IP blocks.
Moving On Down: Routers Reach New Markets
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Juniper Networks is expanding the reach of its routing equipment to more of the New Zealand market, as high-end gear like the MX80 becomes more affordable.
Website review: Fmylife
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
Say goodbye to your bad day blues with FMyLife.com, the website dedicated to sharing and laughing at life's unfortunate moments.
Value to the customer
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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mitel
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mmo
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pbx
SMBs embrace unified communications for cost-saving, enhanced mobility, and flexibility, shifting towards open architecture and cloud environments.
Browser wars
Sun, 1st May 2011
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google
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internet explorer
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firefox
IE9 revitalises the browsing experience, introducing Pinned Sites and direct search in the address bar, fuelling the browser wars.
Nokia reports 5 million daily Ovi Store downloads
Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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nokia
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angry birds
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technology gifts
Nokia's Ovi Store hits 5m daily downloads, fuelled by Symbian device popularity and top apps like AngryBirds and Facebook Chat, marking a significant growth.