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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Tech issues are part of privacy law review
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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data privacy
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cloud services
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social networking
The Law Commission wants the public's views on how technology has affected privacy, as it prepares a major review of the Privacy Act.
Top cop urges global unity against cyber terror
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
FBI Director Mueller warns the threat of cyber terrorism is growing, urging global cooperation to counteract the escalating menace.
Study links games to violence
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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study
A new study suggests that playing violent video games increases violent thinking, attitudes and behaviours among players.
Forum to counter ACTA secrecy
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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uc
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law
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copyright
The controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations roll on with the latest round of talks scheduled for April 12th-16th in Wellington.
Sitecore opens NZ office, expands partner program
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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ecm
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martech
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partner programmes
Sitecore currently provides CMS software, online marketing automation, web analytics and intranet portals to New Zealand organisations.
Microsoft NZ fills CTO role
Mon, 15th Mar 2010
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microsoft
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datacom
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partners
Dr. Mark Rees has been appointed Microsoft New Zealand's National Technology Officer, with a Wellington-based role that begins immediately.
IT Brief March theme revealed
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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cloud services
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techday
The theme for the upcoming March edition of IT Brief is 'Human Capital' and how your staff is the lifeblood of your organisation.
NZ online – only half safe?
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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online safety
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dia
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isp
NZ's ISP filtering system sparks debate: is enough being done for online safety? Critics call for broader cybercrime measures.
Technology snares the young
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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mobility
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tablets
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study
Kids today are entertainment media junkies, spending more than 50 hours a week with their cellphone, music player or game console, according to a US study.
Court: ISPs blameless in copyright breaches
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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copyright
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isp
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internet australia
ISPs worldwide are celebrating a court case in Australia which said Internet providers cannot be held liable for their customers' actions.
To pay or not to pay
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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digital media
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media
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google news
NewsA message on just how eagerly Web users might embrace the idea of paying for news online was received loud and clear recently.
'Super site' for events
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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partner programmes
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yahoo
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eventfinder
The Eventfinder and NZLive sites will combine their 162,000 and 85,000 visitors per month respectively under the Eventfinder name.
2010: YEAR OF THE TABLET?
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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apple
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ipad
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mobility
While many businesses plan to forego tablets in favour of netbooks, that could change as tablet prices drop and allow for increased portability.
Game review: Dark Void
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox 360
Dark Void soars high on promises but crash-lands with monotonous gameplay and lacklustre presentation, marking a disappointing debut for Airtight Games.
Game review: Bayonetta
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Bayonetta dazzles with combat finesse yet stumbles on fetishistic portrayal and repetitive gameplay, leaving its brilliance dimmed.
Do you talk and drive?
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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hands-free
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x
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connectme
NZ's mobile usage ban while driving sees varying compliance, as Police enforce fines and demerits to enhance road safety. Are you compliant?.
The TapLynx Experience - Part 1 - Getting set up
Sun, 14th Feb 2010
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apm
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lcnc
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software development
NZiPhone.com creator embarks on a DIY journey to build an iPhone app using TapLynx, proving coding skills aren't a barrier.
Gates unmoved by iPad
Thu, 11th Feb 2010
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microsoft
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apple
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technology gifts
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is not impressed by the iPad, saying it doesn't have the right hardware to make the device truly remarkable.
Ted Baker Leather Case
Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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apple
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apple iphone
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apple wallet
Ted Baker's stylish Leather Case for the iPhone 3G marries fashion with function, promising protection without sacrificing usability.
Cosmic connections
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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uc
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government
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broadband
Over the past few months we've all been getting more excited about, and busy with, the government's Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative.