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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADLINK adds foghorn edge intelligence to IoT digital experiments as-a-service
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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edge computing
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iot
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iiot
ADLINK has partnered with FogHorn Systems to bring edge intelligence to ADLINK's DXS IoT digital experiments as-a-service.
Keysight showcases solutions to accelerate innovation in end-to-end mission-critical IoT
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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iot
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keysight
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iot marketplace
Nemo Handy IoT provides operators with in-depth information on their IoT network's key performance indicators.
Taking a look at what makes up a modern SIEM solution
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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siem
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logrhythm
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analyst report
SIEM has evolved from a complex and unwieldy beast to a smart, big data-driven and powerful solution that can be used by organisations of any size.
Is video communication still a relevant business tool?
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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uc
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opinion
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video communication
Despite the rise of remote work, video communication remains a vital tool for improving employee engagement, trust, and productivity, says Zoom exec.
Exclusive: The future of AI as a business tool
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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uc
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digital transformation
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martech
Recently I had the opportunity to discuss the implications and implementations of AI within enterprise with Bluewolf ANZ MD Gavin Diamond.
Exclusive: Why open source is critical to software development
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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dr
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cloud security
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open source
Pivotal APJ head Lawrence Crowther discusses the importance of open source and cloud in modern software development.
AI 2020 Report: What does Artificial Intelligence look like in the future?
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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ai
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seek
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iqpc
The AI 2020 Report reveals AI spending is set to surge to USD $57.6 billion in 2021, with 85% of executives viewing AI as a key competitive advantage.
Microsoft Cloud drives record fourth quarter results
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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microsoft
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financial results
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microsoft azure
Microsoft reports impressive Q2 results with revenue of $30.1bn, up 17%, and operating income of $10.4bn, up 35%.
Microsoft Dynamics inner circle expands with the addition of Empired
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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microsoft
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intergen
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empired
Empired joins the elite 1% of Microsoft Dynamics partners, gaining exclusive executive support, as recognised at the annual Inspire conference in Las Vegas.
Crestron wins Microsoft Global IoT Partner of the Year award
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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public cloud
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iot
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partner programmes
Crestron wins 2018 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award for IoT, recognised for their Crestron XiO Cloud solution. #IoT #DigitalTransformation.