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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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Opportunity key

HPE pushes high-margin vertical and services focus with new partner offerings

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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partners
HPE is upping its vertical and services pushes with new partner offerings targeting the high growth segments of hybrid IT, data and analytics and edge.
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Hackers are able to target your e-cigarette... Is nothing sacred?

Mon, 29th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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usb
Vaping can be risky in unexpected ways as a security researcher demonstrates how a modified vaporizer can pass code to a computer.
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The need for internet security on your mobile

Mon, 29th May 2017
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
As hackers target mobile devices, it's imperative to ensure that you are aware of the threats that are out there, and that your phone is protected.
Gamemaker

Students get chance to work with new game design engine

Wed, 24th May 2017
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edutech
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higher education
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coding
YoYo Games marks 5th anniversary of GameMaker Studio with affordable bulk licenses for students and institutions. Budding designers rejoice!.
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iPhone 8 images leaked, potential design exposed

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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apple
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cloud services
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apple iphone
Leaked molds ignite buzz around iPhone 8's design, hinting at radical changes and mirroring Samsung's edge-to-edge approach.
Financials

Westcon-Comstor parent reports revenue, profit drop; sale negotiation continues

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
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datatec
Negotiations for the sale of Westcon-Comstor continue as parent company Datatec posts big drops in revenue and profit - despite a security upswing.
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Veeam serves up raft of Microsoft Azure and AWS availability options

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Veeam has added a raft of new availability options for Microsoft Azure and AWS as it ramps up its 'always on cloud' focus.
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Tesla opens pre-order for home solar tiles for most countries

Thu, 11th May 2017
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smart home
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cartech
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cloud services
In a blog post, Tesla announced the pre-order availability and provided with a calculator tool to help consumers figure out the cost.
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Oracle's acquisition of NetSuite - 6 things you should know

Fri, 5th May 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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erp
Oracle buys NetSuite in a £7.1bn move to lead cloud ERP, aiming for a major market share grab and vast growth in cloud adoption.
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NetSuite to add Sydney-based datacentre

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
NetSuite expands its reach, set to launch a Sydney data centre as Oracle fuels its global growth with significant investment.
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Cambium Networks goes massive with first-of-its-kind tech

Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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uc
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supply chain
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5g & beyond
Cloud-based services and higher capacity Service Level Agreements have driven the need for a new solution. Enter Cambium.
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Salesforce to establish local infrastructure in Sydney

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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crm
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Salesforce boosts Aussie presence with new Sydney-based infrastructure on AWS, eyeing local service enhancement.
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CPL to become the Uber of the disability sector using Salesforce

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
CPL harnesses Salesforce tech to revolutionise disability sector, mirroring Uber's adaptive service model for client-focused solutions.
Function room

The perfect launching pad for your Chinese expansion

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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shared services
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co-working
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founders
Amidst Shanghai's bustling start-up scene, Fountown's co-working spaces are the perfect base for firms eyeing Chinese expansion.
Eyezen la solucion para la vida digital

Hands-on Review: Essilor Eyezen lenses

Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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essilor
Most of us receive too much blue light before night has fallen. So what to do? Thankfully, Essilor released their Essilor Eyezen lenses.
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Xero poaches former Vend exec to head up Ecosystem unit

Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Xero has appointed former Vend CMO Nick Houldsworth as general manager of its Ecosystem unit, further integrating their small business software expertise.
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The fascinating history of Zebra Technologies

Sat, 11th Feb 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
From punch cards to IoT, explore Zebra Technologies' journey of innovation in print and data capture over the last three decades.
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Hands-on Review: OKI Multifunction MC573dn A4 colour laser printer

Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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gaming
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document management
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ecm
OKI's MC573dn laser printer dazzles, offering swift, secure and smart printing solutions for small workgroups - a dependable tech ally.
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Skyrocketing success: By 2018, Salesforce expects to hit $10 billion in revenue

Mon, 19th Dec 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce forecasts $8.4bn revenue this year, on track for $10.1bn by 2018, making it fastest-growing enterprise software company.
Treasure trove

Unlocking the chest: This year's biggest Enterprise Channel stories

Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
​2016 was a huge year for change, with leaps and bounds made in Asia's technology channel, including resellers, system integrators and distributors.