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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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Wellington welcomes 'offsite campus' to CBD

Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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REANNZ and CityLink have partnered to create an 'offsite campus' in Wellington's CBD, providing eduroam access to students and academics.
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Dude, where's my data?

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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NZ's shift to virtual and cloud data storage prompts urgent security revisions, says Trend Micro's Peter Benson.
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A multi-tiered approach

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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MPA New Zealand's Tony S Krzyzewski champions a multi-tiered approach to data centre security, blending technology with robust processes.
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Business analysis trends

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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As the business environment grows in complexity, business analysis will require team, stakeholder and executive collaboration like never before.
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Unitec competition challenges girls to create apps

Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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Unitec's 'Mobile App Competition for Girls' inspires high school females to dive into computer science, with full scholarships as prizes.
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2015... the year of the Digital Risk Officer?

Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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By 2015, over half of CEOs will introduce a senior digital leader, marking the rise of Digital Risk Officers to navigate new digital business risks.
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Surface Pro 3 hits the shops as Surface Mini flops

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Microsoft launches Surface Pro 3 in the US and Canada, but the missing Surface Mini, referenced in the user guide, leaves customers puzzled.
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Alcatel-Lucent wins for excellence in unified communications deployment strategies

Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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Alcatel-Lucent bags Frost and Sullivan's 2014 award for its innovative unified communications strategy with OpenTouch platform.
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Hands on… Microsoft Surface Pro 3

Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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Microsoft unveils the Surface Pro 3, claiming its 'tablet that can replace your laptop' title. Is it third time lucky for the tech giant?.
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Microsoft reveals Surface Pro 3 NZ pricing

Thu, 29th May 2014
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Billed as 'best of a laptop, best of a tablet', New Zealand pricing for Microsoft's new 12-inch Surface Pro 3 has been revealed.
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Introducing Microsoft's Surface Pro 3... the laptop replacement?

Thu, 22nd May 2014
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Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 3, a sleek tablet design to replace your laptop, featuring a 12-inch display and revolutionary Surface Pen.
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Labour demands 'straight answers' on security

Thu, 22nd May 2014
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Labour Leader David Cunliffe demands clarity from New Zealand PM John Key over alleged half-truths and knowledge of intelligence operations.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3: What to expect…

Mon, 19th May 2014
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Microsoft has a new product line to push, and on May 20 in front of the waiting world, we'll be best placed to judge it….
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Microsoft drops mega Surface Pro 3 hint…

Fri, 16th May 2014
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Microsoft will unveil the Surface Pro 3 in New York next week, if growing media speculation is to be believed.
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Ballmer: Microsoft and Apple are “two trick ponies”

Tue, 6th May 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, shares his thoughts on the future of Microsoft at the Oxford Union. #Microsoft #CEO #technology.
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Apple reveals free product recycling initiative

Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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Apple expands recycling efforts worldwide, with every Apple Store now accepting and recycling unwanted Apple products for free.
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300 million Not Out as LinkedIn seeks magic 'mobile moment'

Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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LinkedIn reaches 300 million members worldwide, aiming to connect all 3.3 billion professionals, with a focus on mobile.
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Spotify reveals greatest 'ghost' tracks

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Spotify unearths hidden 'ghost' tracks for Easter, featuring secret songs by Coldplay, M.I.A., Arcade Fire, and more.
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Sony announces Project Morpheus VR system

Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Sony unveils Project Morpheus VR for PS4, promising a future of immersive gaming with innovative 3D audio and motion tracking.
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Free invite - Hack for good in Auckland next month

Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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Join HACKAKL:Transport in Auckland, 24-25 May, for a civic hackathon aiming to innovate for good. Open to all keen on crafting solutions with open data.