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.
Stories by Jacques-Pierre (JP) - Page 24
Are video games the future of sustainable tourism?
Mon, 21st May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
Play-based learning is increasingly becoming a large part of educating today’s learners who grow up in the digital age.
The top four security strategies and why they’re so effective
Mon, 21st May 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The top four cybersecurity strategies, including application whitelisting and patching, are proving highly effective against 85% of attacks like ransomware.
Why server maintenance is vital for enterprise
Mon, 21st May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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hardware
Interactive's reach beats rivals, servicing all remote Oz/NZ - a boon for businesses needing reliable hardware upkeep.
Dicker Data NZ appoints Cameron May as national sales manager
Thu, 17th May 2018
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dicker data
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channel manager
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distributors
Dicker Data New Zealand has appointed Cameron May as national sales manager reporting directly to Vladimir Mitnovetski.
SenRa announces partnership with myDevices to enable LoRaWAN adoption in India
Thu, 17th May 2018
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iot
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senra
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mydevices
The partnership between SenRa and myDevices will provide developers and coders free access to commercial grade LoRaWAN connectivity.
Innodisk tackles SSD data retention challenges in high temperature
Thu, 17th May 2018
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storage
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flash storage
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ssd storage
Innodisk unveils iRetention technology to counteract SSD data retention issues caused by high temperatures and frequent P/E cycles, enhancing reliability.
SnapLogic integrates with Apigee to enhance end-to-end API creation
Thu, 17th May 2018
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
This latest solution builds on SnapLogic’s support for the Google Cloud Platform, which includes existing intelligent connectors.
Google Cloud Platform opens a third zone in Singapore
Wed, 16th May 2018
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google
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cloud services
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bbm
The expansion of the Google Cloud Platform region in Singapore allows customers to distribute their apps and storage across multiple zones.
NEC brings AI to submarine cable networks
Wed, 16th May 2018
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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monitors
NEC announced that successful transmission tests that took place over a commercial subsea cable measuring more than 10,000 kilometers using AI.
Alibaba Cloud and TAS announce cloud services partnership
Wed, 16th May 2018
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alibaba cloud
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tas
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tas cloud
Alibaba Cloud and TAS have joined forces to deliver advanced, secure cloud services to enhance the financial services industry in Australia.
XaaS subscription-based products now supported by Netformx DesignXpert
Wed, 16th May 2018
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cisco
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netformx
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partners
Netformx announced that Netformx DesignXpert enables incorporation of Cisco’s suite of Anything-as-a-Service products.
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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telco
As MSPs, companies would incur a reoccurring revenue and have a stronger relationship with clients as they would be offering several services to them.
Ingram Micro announces distribution agreement with Huawei
Tue, 15th May 2018
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ingram micro
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huawei
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distributors
Ingram Micro signs a distribution deal with Huawei, expanding access to Huawei’s IT solutions including IoT, big data, and AI to New Zealand businesses.
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.
KiwiSaver members urged to claim their ‘free money’
Tue, 15th May 2018
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nz
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kiwisaver
ANZ Investments urges KiwiSaver members to claim up to NZD $521 in 'free money' from the Government by meeting contribution requirements before June 30.
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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telco
Worldwide spending on telecommunications services and pay TV services reached $1.6 billion in 2017, an increase of 1.4% year over year.
Te Papa and EQC’s Minecraft mod shakes up earthquake education
Tue, 15th May 2018
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Skeleton horses and killer bunnies may not be traditional learning tools, but a new mod for Minecraft is using them to teach important lessons.
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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public cloud
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drones
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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.