About Jacques-Pierre (JP)
Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas
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With a background in media, JP is the definition of a tech nerd. After a stint as a journo, he's moved on to marketing but in his spare time, he still loves deep-diving into the best of tech, games, and films. You can chat to JP about anything from the latest console releases to supercomputer teraFLOPs and he'll be sure to have an opinion.
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Exclusive: Enterprises need to analyse and optimise their data to succeed
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Qrious CEO Nathalie Morris discusses data optimisation, integration, and the goals the company sets out to achieve.
Research before implementation: The importance of understanding AI
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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ai
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edge ai
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research
Continental strengthens global AI efforts with a new partnership, joining forces with UC Berkeley DeepDrive to optimise and implement cutting-edge AI research.
Australian EPA partners with Dell Boomi for IoT-driven sustainability
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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iot
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boomi
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epa
EPA Victoria picks Dell Boomi for IT overhaul, enhancing data integration to bolster environmental regulation.
Exclusive: The opportunities and challenges for Kiwi tech companies
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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fintech
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healthtech
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nztech
Kiwi tech businesses face challenges in accessing talent, capital, and larger customer markets, according to Augen Software Group director Mitchell Pham.
WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication for SMBs
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard launches AuthPoint, a cloud-based multi-factor authentication solution tailored for SMBs, addressing their cost and complexity concerns.
Retrofit or replace: Four scenarios for optimising cooling systems
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Data centre cooling face-lifts yield significant savings, with Vertiv's insights revealing payback in under 4 years.
Observability: A new focus for cloud-native businesses
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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devops
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siem
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apm
Cloud-native companies are turning to observability to gain deep insights into their systems, setting a new standard in IT operations and service delivery.
How to minimise data centre environmental impact
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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lenovo
As AI and supercomputing drive advances, balancing data centre performance with reduced energy consumption is vital for a sustainable future.
Datacom report revenue growth despite overall loss
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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software development
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microsoft
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datacom
Datacom Group reports 9.3% revenue growth to NZ$1.27bn for FY2018, marking 20 years of continuous revenue growth.
Quantum computing will be worth US$15 billion by 2028
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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quantum computing
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software development
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ibm
Total revenues generated from quantum computing services will exceed US$15 billion by 2028 forecasts ABI research.
Verizon and Ericsson prepare for 5G launch
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Ericsson announced that the company has increased its U.S. footprint by expanding its partnership with Verizon.
Network infrastructure: The foundation of a successful business
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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iot
Digital transformation is set to add $45bn to Australia's GDP by 2021, increasing its growth rate by 0.5% per year, according to recent research.
Juniper Networks leads 400GbE transition with comprehensive roadmap
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Juniper Networks announced a broad 400GbE refresh to its wide-area network, data centre and enterprise portfolio.
ROOT Data Center announces plans for campus expansion at Montréal R1 DC
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
ROOT Data Center plans to expand its Montréal R1 facility with a new 10MW data center, responding to rising demand and advancing its green energy commitments.
ASUS PN40, the compact and affordable 4K UHD PC for everyone
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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digital signage
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reviews
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asus
ASUS introduces the compact PN40, a mini PC perfect for space-saving thin-client applications and business owners.
IDC forecasts smart city spending will reach $158 billion by 2022
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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smart cities
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iot
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analyst report
On a geographic basis, the APAC region, including China and Japan, will account for nearly 42% of global spending in 2018.
Microsoft Inspires massive cloud collaboration
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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dr
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public cloud
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microsoft
21Vianet Blue Cloud signed agreements with UnifyCloud, AvePoint, AgilePoint and Shenzhen Fadada Network Technology at Microsoft Inspire 2018.
Becoming digital: The reinvention of the CIO
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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cognizant
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opinion
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analyst report
CIOs in Asia-Pacific are ahead in adopting disruptive technologies, but their role must evolve further to meet new digital expectations.
Why SD-WAN is the next big thing in unified communications
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
SD-WAN emerged as a key theme at the UC Expo in London and Enterprise Connect in Orlando, signalling a major shift in unified communications.
Exclusive: Is data monetisation the next big cash cow?
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Accenture ANZ lead discusses data's rising value and monetisation in the digital economy, as IDC forecasts growth.