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Sean Mitchell
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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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Hands-on Review: Thecus N5810Pro 5 bay Linux NAS Drive

Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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The Thecus N5810Pro NAS: A sleek hub for all your data, boasting easy setup, HDMI out, and robust RAID protection for peace of mind.
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Hands-on Review: iLuv Bluetooth Aud Mini Speaker with LED Light Show

Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
I've tried a lot of Bluetooth speakers and many are almost identical. Finally, I've found something completely different.
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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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digital entertainment
CleverLoop is a video surveillance and security system that is built with smartphones and the modern digital world in mind.
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The importance of GIS in our modern lives

Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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GIS's applications go way beyond being a system of record for assets. Instead, it's changing business - and society as a whole.
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Calling all South Island iPad fleet organisations

Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Specialist point of sale and technology distributor Goodson is to enter the booming digital signage market in New Zealand.
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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.
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Dicker Data and Aerohive turn focus on enterprise

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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connector systems
Aerohive is ramping up its focus on the New Zealand enterprise as it looks to take on Aruba and other enterprise wireless brands.
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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.
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The evolution of the digital classroom: From OHPs to Smart's Kapp IQ

Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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digital signage
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windows
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apple
As schools are redeveloped, new schools built and new teachers trained, the buzz is around student-led learning.
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Hands-on Review: Kaiser Baas Alpha Drone

Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
I really enjoyed the Alpha Drone, it's definitely not a toy and is really bringing serious drones into a mainstream price point.
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Hands-on Review: Rapoo V20 RGB Optical Gaming Mouse

Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
With seven programmable buttons and super comfortable rubberized grip, the mouse could be used for many hours of awesome gaming.
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Hands-on Review: Rapoo V100 RGB Gaming Keyboard & Mouse combo

Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
I truly love this set; great design, comfortable, back lighting is wicked. I can't think of anything else I want in my gaming keyboard and mouse set.
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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.
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Dicker Data NZ ups ante with Toshiba deal

Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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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.
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Hands-on Review: Epson EH-TW5200 Projector

Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
I found that the unit operates quite quietly, which is really useful for both work presentation or home entertainment environments.
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Synnex brings interactive learning for resellers with Synergy Roadshow

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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synnex
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notebook
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distributors
Resellers can get up close and personal with Synnex and its vendors as the distributor takes to the road again with its Synnex Synergy Roadshow.
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EXCLUSIVE: We rank NZ distributors' 2015 revenue

Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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Consolidation reshapes NZ IT distribution: Foreign-owned companies now dominate, capturing 73% of the market. Ingram Micro leads with NZD $562m revenue.