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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Email is a major marketing tool
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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martech
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marketing
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email
More online consumers use email than social networks for brand interaction, according to a new study from US digital marketing firm ExactTarget.
Time to check your computer health
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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keyboard
Millions paid out for computer work-related injuries. Time to check your gear and habits for signs of OOS before it's too late.
Turbo-charge your website
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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martech
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commerce systems
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cloud services
If you run an eCommerce site and you get overloaded with traffic, you might want to investigate ways to speed up your site's performance.
Game review: SKATE 3
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the gathering
SKATE 3 review: Improved camera angles and team challenges refresh the franchise, yet it lacks the multiplayer mode fans crave.
Game review: Red Dead Redemption
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the gathering
Red Dead Redemption transcends its wild west saga to be crowned Rockstar's most captivating sandbox adventure yet.
Windows 7 notches up 150 million licences
Fri, 25th Jun 2010
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microsoft
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tablets
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windows 7
In just 8 months, Windows 7 shatters sales records with 150 million licences, becoming the fastest selling OS in history.
Profile: Cemix DIY
Sat, 12th Jun 2010
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apps
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apple
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apple iphone
Cemix is a tried and trusted brand and has been manufacturing construction products in New Zealand for over 25 years.
Film review: Vexille
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Vexille dives into a dark future of 2077 Japan under lockdown, exploring themes of isolation and the peril of unchecked technology.
Game review: Shatter
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Shatter revamps classic Breakout gameplay with a fresh, polished twist, offering varied levels, slick visuals, and engaging boss fights.
Game review: ALAN WAKE
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Remedy Entertainment's eerie psychological thriller, Alan Wake, masterfully blends horror inspirations to immerse players in a gripping battle against darkness.
Website review: Clubbing
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Dive into online clubs to beat school blues with TV shows, book clubs, and science explorations, promising fun and learning outside the classroom.
App review: Skedge Me
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Skedge Me revolutionises appointment booking, letting customers easily schedule online, freeing businesses from the hassles of calls and emails.
Angry Birds
Sat, 29th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Angry Birds takes the world by storm, top paid app in dozens of countries, promises unmatched castle-crashing fun with 135 levels of pig-punishing action.
Final Fantasy IX lands on PSN
Thu, 27th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ps3
Final Fantasy IX makes a grand return to PSN, offering fans a nostalgic dive into Zidane and co.'s epic journey, a decade after its PSOne debut.
Imperva signs NZ partner
Thu, 20th May 2010
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Katana Technologies partners with Imperva, expanding its New Zealand portfolio alongside Palo Alto Networks under Steve Rielly's lead.
App review: Twitter
Wed, 19th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ios
Explore the world with the revamped Twitter app: Real-time updates, trending topics, and more! Sign up directly or browse without an account.
App review: SnapTell
Sat, 15th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
SnapTell revolutionises shopping with a snap: instant ratings, prices, and info for books, DVDs, CDs, and games, directly to your mobile.
Spiritualise the web, says the Pope
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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uc
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languages
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ofcom
Pope Benedict advocates for a spiritual presence online, encouraging Catholics to 'spiritualise' the web and bridge the digital divide.
500 IT contracts to expire soon
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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ovum
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it budget
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research director
US$37.5 billion in IT contracts set to expire, offering vast opportunities, particularly in financial and energy sectors, says Ovum.
Web access – and censorship – growing
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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uc
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social networking
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broadband
As New Zealand sees a surge in internet use, global concerns over web censorship grow, spotlighting the crucial balance between access and freedom.