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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Telco services the next frontier for IT providers cementing client relationships
Wed, 16th May 2018
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uc
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partner programmes
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voyager internet
As MSPs, companies would incur a reoccurring revenue and have a stronger relationship with clients as they would be offering several services to them.
Extreme Networks promotes APAC channel leaders
Tue, 15th May 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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extreme networks
The new appointments supposedly reflect the company's overall momentum and continued investment in the Asia Pacific market.
QNAP enterprise NAS now supports Veritas Backup Exec
Tue, 15th May 2018
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storage
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virtualisation
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it automation
QNAP's enterprise NAS units now support Veritas Backup Exec, promising enhanced, scalable storage solutions for small and medium businesses.
IDC predicts that spending on telecommunications will increase in 2018
Tue, 15th May 2018
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uc
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market
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spending
Worldwide spending on telecommunications services and pay TV services reached $1.6 billion in 2017, an increase of 1.4% year over year.
Three BostonDynamics creations straight out of a sci-fi thriller
Mon, 14th May 2018
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robots
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boston dynamics
BostonDynamics' latest videos show eerily lifelike robots, from a self-navigating Spot to the agile Atlas, sparking fears of a potential robot uprising.
How Microsoft's new drone deal will help farmers combat crop disease
Mon, 14th May 2018
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drones
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public cloud
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edge computing
Microsoft's tie-up with DJI will equip drones with advanced AI to help farmers detect and combat crop diseases, transforming precision farming.
Stealthbits and emt Distribution partner to deliver end-to-end cybersecurity
Mon, 14th May 2018
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
emt Distribution announced an exclusive distribution agreement with New Jersey-based Stealthbits Technologies.
MuleSoft announces Partner Award winners
Mon, 14th May 2018
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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mulesoft
MuleSoft celebrates global partners at CONNECT 2018, awarding Capgemini, Deloitte, Cognizant and others for excellence in customer outcomes and innovation.
DataRobot achieves AWS Financial Services Competency status
Mon, 14th May 2018
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robots
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hyperscale
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public cloud
This designation recognises DataRobot for delivery of effective solutions to help financial institutions identify, model, and assess risk.
Hitachi Vantara unveils industry leading AI operations
Mon, 14th May 2018
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Hitachi Vantara launches AI-driven innovations to modernise data centres, unveiling high-performance storage systems with a 100% data availability guarantee.
Fujitsu chooses Box to strengthen collaboration on internal communication platform
Mon, 14th May 2018
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microsoft
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fujitsu
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microsoft office
Box announced that Fujitsu has adopted Box as its content collaboration tool on its global communication platform.
IOT Group gains momentum with new major shareholder
Mon, 14th May 2018
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blockchain
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iot
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partners
IOT Group's major shareholder, Talk to Geoffrey, is set to boost its stake from 2% to 19.5%, enhancing IOT's financial strength and blockchain strategy.
Ixia enables VMware NSX partners to accelerate certification of network products
Mon, 14th May 2018
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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sdn
The solution uses Ixia's IxNetwork to enable network equipment manufacturer partners to self-certify their products.
SICC and vCargo Cloud launch world's first blockchain-based eCO
Thu, 10th May 2018
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blockchain
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eco
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sicc
Developed by VCC the eCO platform will vastly improve transparency, security and efficiency in authenticating trade documents.
Progress enables developers to quickly add chatbots to apps
Thu, 10th May 2018
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uc
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martech
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ai
Progress unveils the first chatbot-specific UI components for Telerik and Kendo UI, streamlining chatbot integration for .NET and JavaScript developers.
Colt and PCCW Global expand their blockchain trial
Wed, 9th May 2018
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blockchain
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pccw global
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colt data centre services
Colt and PCCW Global have made progress on their blockchain PoC, with fellow GLF members joining the initiative.
Teleopti empowers workforce management software with AI
Wed, 9th May 2018
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uc
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ai
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software development
Teleopti unveils its AI-empowered workforce management software, enhancing WFM scheduling with machine learning to improve efficiency and personalise shifts.
Uber aims to 'elevate' its service with flying taxis
Wed, 9th May 2018
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cartech
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uber
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transport
Uber's new VTOL aircraft promise to cut down commute times and reduce traffic congestion, but safety concerns cloud their aerial ambitions.
HPE announces the next generation of HPE Nimble Storage platform
Tue, 8th May 2018
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storage
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hpe
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flash storage
Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveils the next gen of HPE Nimble Storage, promising unmatched storage efficiency and SCM-enabled low latency for real-time apps.
Why Kiwis tend to prefer contactless payment
Tue, 8th May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Millennials continue to drive contactless payments, with almost 9 in 10 people aged 25 to 34 using contactless technology.