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.
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TechDay's regional vision for 2016
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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TechDay gears up for 2016 with a vision to conquer the Asia-Pacific tech news scene, bolstering digital reach and niche market focus.

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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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.

The channel consolidator is looking for new merger prospects
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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cloud services
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shared services
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new zealand technology group
New Zealand Technology Group (NZTG) is on the lookout for companies to join its fold, offering prospective partners scale and backend services.

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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reviews
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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reviews
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.

New SDN player sees Kiwi market potential
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
After significant progress in larger areas, this week Nuage Networks officially launched locally and New Zealand has been identified as a focal point.

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: AOC 27” I2777FQ Monitor
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
TechDay team boosts productivity with sleek AOC 27 monitors, praising crisp display and versatile connectivity options.

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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reviews
The Thecus N5810Pro NAS: A sleek hub for all your data, boasting easy setup, HDMI out, and robust RAID protection for peace of mind.

Hands-on review: iLuv Bluetooth Aud Mini Speaker with LED Light Show
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
I’ve tried a lot of Bluetooth speakers and many are almost identical. Finally, I’ve found something completely different.

Hands-on Review: CleverLoop Security Surveillance System
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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gaming
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surveillance
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reviews
CleverLoop is a video surveillance and security system that is built with smartphones and the modern digital world in mind.

The importance of GIS in our modern lives
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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eagle technology
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esri
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gis
GIS's applications go way beyond being a system of record for assets. Instead, it's changing business - and society as a whole.

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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personal computing devices
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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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
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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reviews
In a game-changer for digital signage, AOpen's new ChromeBox promises ease and economy, shaking up an industry ripe for revolution.

Goodson to distribute new digital signage range in NZ
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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digital signage
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goodson
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pro av
Specialist point of sale and technology distributor Goodson is to enter the booming digital signage market in New Zealand.

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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reviews
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.