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: The changing role of women in technology
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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stem
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candidates
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women in technology
Emma Pudney from Rackspace ANZ shares insights on closing the gender divide in tech, addressing imposter syndrome, and empowering women to pursue STEM careers.
Why there's a major lack of digital transformation globally
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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dell technologies
Despite major advancements, 78% of global businesses admit their digital transformation efforts are lacking, with emerging markets leading in digital maturity.
Huawei continues to plead innocent despite serious criminal charges
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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huawei
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fraud
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court case
Huawei faces 13-count indictment in the US, including bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy charges. CFO Meng also indicted.
Gartner says global IT spend to reach US$3.8 trillion in 2019
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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saas
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trends & predictions
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analyst report
IT spending set to reach $3.76tn in 2019, with growth driven by shifting investments towards cloud services & IoT devices, says Gartner.
Why responsible use of workforce data is essential for business growth
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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data protection
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data privacy
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accenture
Business leaders must implement responsible data strategies to build employee trust and drive revenue growth, according to a report from Accenture.
How IoT is helping NZ's largest industry
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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iot
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iiot
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new zealand initiative
A pioneering IoT trial at Kowhai Farm aims to revolutionise New Zealand's farming industry, expected to boost the country's export revenue to NZD $43.8 billion.
Why 37% of enterprises believe in artificial intelligence
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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uc
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martech
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it automation
The number of enterprises implementing artificial intelligence grew 270% in the past four years and tripled in the past year, according to Gartner.
Common missteps on the path to enterprise mobility
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Many organisations don't think broadly enough when it comes to mobilising staff and workflows, focusing instead on only the most obvious users and needs.
What it takes to be a successful leader during the 'fourth industrial revolution'
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital transformation
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deloitte
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industrial
The fourth industrial revolution demands leaders to balance societal impact, data-driven decision-making, bold tech visions, and aggressive talent development.
How to successfully phase out legacy physical security systems
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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physical security
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identity cards
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security card
Legacy physical security systems often create a cumbersome and difficult environment for those that need to make use of them.
How DEX aims to guide process-enabled automation strategies
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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rpa
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ai
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digital services
IRPA AI has announced the launch of Digital Exchange Solutions, a division that will provide process-led automation solutions through a digital marketplace.
The CISO view on DevOps: How to protect privileged access in the cloud
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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devops
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cloud security
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apm
CyberArk's latest report reveals critical insights from Global 1000 CISOs on securing DevOps privileged access, pushing for a balance with developer velocity.
How IIoT is creating opportunities for RFID companies
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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iot
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iiot
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rfid
The growing demands for automation and digitisation are creating considerable growth opportunities for RFID vendors.
Huawei founder publically denies spying allegations
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Huawei founder says company won't reveal customer secrets as it faces global security concerns, including arrests and government refusals to work with them.
Exclusive: Why Australia's IT industry needs to invest in SMBs
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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smb
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funding
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capital raising
SMBs in Australia face challenges in securing funding, but play a vital role in the economy and driving innovation.
Exclusive: Why embracing digital workplaces is essential in 2019
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
In an exclusive, IT Brief explores how HubSpot's integration with Slack has revolutionised their global operations, boosting flexibility and transparency.
Is the Huawei Mate 20 Pro's camera really as good as they claim?
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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semiconductors
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huawei
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huawei mate
Huawei's Mate 20 Pro boasts impressive camera specs, but does it truly deliver industry-best performance? After three weeks of testing, here's the verdict.
Cohesity ramps up ANZ presence with first channel manager appointment
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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data management
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cohesity
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job moves
Based in Melbourne, Ramanathan is responsible for enhancing the company's momentum among regional channel partners and systems integrators.
Exclusive: The women behind cloud computing
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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cloud services
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stem
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founders
Gender gap in IT is still a major issue, with few women in cloud computing. Sash Sunkara, CEO of RackWare, discusses the importance of diversity.
Why 41% of APAC enterprises remain unaware of object storage
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
A Hitachi Vantara and IDC survey reveals that 41% of APAC enterprises remain unaware of object storage, hindering their digital transformation efforts.