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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Verizon offers SBC as a service with Ribbon Communications
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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verizon
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ribbon communications
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sbcaas
Verizon partners with Ribbon Communications to offer Session Border Controller as a Service, enhancing security and flexibility for enterprise customers.
Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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uc
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fibre
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telco
Vodafone and Spark customers in New Zealand express dissatisfaction with wait times and unhelpful service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
ManageEngine tunes SIEM solution to simplify GDPR compliance
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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siem
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breach prevention
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data privacy
ManageEngine’s Log360 now includes a pre-built report and correlation engine to help enterprises meet GDPR requirements.
Cisco’s predictive analytics set to shake digital business landscape
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Cisco announced assurance innovations across its intent-based networking portfolio that will help IT teams shift from reactive to proactive.
G-ME launches blockchain-backed GPS device
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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blockchain
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gps
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3g
The device uses CROWN’s blockchain technology, supposedly making users’ location data immutable and impossible to counterfeit.
Data scientists wrestle with AI challenges in 2018
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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data science
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ai
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auckland university
Data scientists are struggling with AI challenges as firms lack the skills needed for AI success in 2018, says the International Institute for Analytics.
IDP Education boosts growth of Edtech startup
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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edtech
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idp education
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cohort go
Edtech company, Cohort Go, announced a major partnership with international student placement company, IDP Education.
Tourists feel the chill of Antarctica in Air NZ’s next safety video
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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martech
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cleantech
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digital marketing
Air NZ’s next safety video will highlight the fundamental importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.
Microsoft triple appointment completes specialist ISV team
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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devops
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apm
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software development
The triple appointment of Hamish McNee, Matt Simpson and Daniel Larsen finalises Microsoft’s specialist ISV team.
Ingram Micro to distribute Adelaide-based Buddy Platform globally
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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ingram micro
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distributors
In addition to distributing the Buddy Ohm product to resellers worldwide, Ingram Micro will also work with Buddy to develop training programs.
IDC Australia industry predictions for 2018
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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blockchain
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martech
IDC forecasts that by 2021, 60% of Australia's GDP will be digitised, driven by DX; cloud services spending will surpass AUD $9.8 billion.
Lightweave aims to create VR/AR for the masses
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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unity
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ar
Lightweave, an Australian experiential agency, revolutionises VR/AR with pop-up stalls in malls and sports events, aiming to make immersive tech for everyone.
Could 3D printers speed up enterprise production?
Mon, 29th Jan 2018
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3d printing
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figure 4
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3d systems
3D Systems unveils revolutionary scalable 3D printing platform, boosting manufacturing of plastic and metal parts.
Vista Group board reveals new CEO
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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vista group
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ves
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volution
Vista Group has named Kimbal Riley as its new CEO, with co-founder Murray Holdaway transitioning to chief product officer for seamless succession.
Acronis and CloudLinux release data security solution
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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open source
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cloud services
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acronis
Acronis partners with CloudLinux to launch CloudLinux Backup for Imunify360, a robust, cloud-based data protection solution designed for Linux Web servers.
CIM group acquires new data center
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
CIM Group and fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty acquire a 42,000-square-foot data centre in Markham, expanding their international portfolio.
Big Switch automates hyperconverged environments
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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converged infrastructure
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cloud services
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nutanix
Big Switch Networks launches Big Cloud Fabric, automating network resources for hyperconverged solutions like VMware vSAN and Nutanix, reducing TCO.
Schneider Electric launches a partnership with Sustainable Energy for All
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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healthtech
Schneider Electric partners with Sustainable Energy for All to fast-track UN Sustainable Development Goal 7, aiming for universal access to clean energy.
Lintasarta named Indonesia’s data center service provider of the year
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Lintasarta named Frost-Sullivan's 2017 Indonesia Data Center Service Provider of the Year for enhancing its value proposition and revenue growth.
Digital Realty adds Colt connectivity to Singapore data centers
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Digital Realty bolsters Singapore hubs with Colt's high-speed connectivity, fuelling local digital transformation.