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: How emerging tech will impact the public sector
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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hcm
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oracle
Digital transformation presents both challenges and opportunities for the public sector, according to Oracle ANZ Public Sector VP Surend Dayal.
Update: Huawei lead counsel speaks out about the US case
Thu, 30th May 2019
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uc
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it in manufacturing
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5g & beyond
Huawei files lawsuit against US government for violating constitution. Expert says case highlights constitutional violations.
Huawei calls on the US to adjust its approach to cybersecurity
Wed, 29th May 2019
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Huawei challenges US government over ban, calling it a false sense of security that won't make networks safer.
VisioNet chooses Epsilon to accelerate how enterprises connect to the cloud
Tue, 28th May 2019
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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edge computing
Epsilon's Direct Cloud Connect solution chosen by VisioNet will offer Indonesian enterprises secure, scalable cloud access, boosting connectivity to top CSPs.
Exclusive: Why cloud is the answer to finance woes
Tue, 28th May 2019
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fintech
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workday
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cloud adoption
Cloud adoption in the finance industry is on the rise, with more than half of APAC enterprises planning to move their finance systems to the cloud.
Salesforce continues to stumble after critical outage
Mon, 20th May 2019
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce faces backlash after a major outage left EU and North America customers' data vulnerable, with permissions issues causing significant disruptions.
New Zealand Govt announces cloud framework agreement with SAP
Mon, 20th May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The New Zealand Government has entered a Cloud Framework Agreement with SAP, enabling streamlined cloud services for all agencies under standardised terms.
Why cloud computing requires us to rethink resiliency at the edge
Tue, 14th May 2019
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
As IoT and cloud applications grow, the shift to hybrid data centers demands a rethink of edge resiliency to maintain critical operations.
Interview: How CTOs should approach analytics
Fri, 10th May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
SAS CTO Oliver Schabenberger discusses how CTOs can leverage analytics to transform operations and drive innovations in various sectors, including healthcare.
How Azure ExpressRoute will impact Kiwi businesses
Wed, 8th May 2019
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Microsoft's Azure ExpressRoute site launching in Auckland this May promises lower latency, predictable performance, and reduced costs for Kiwi businesses.
Supermicro introduces new cloud solutions based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Wed, 8th May 2019
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open source
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linux
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red hat
Supermicro launches new open private cloud solutions on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, optimising server and storage systems for modern data centres.
Can NZ say goodbye to digital divides?
Mon, 6th May 2019
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dei
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digital initiatives
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digital inclusion
InternetNZ welcomes New Zealand's Digital Inclusion Blueprint to address digital exclusion, focusing on access, skills, trust, and motivation.
Exclusive: The major impacts and implications of IoT
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Advancements in IoT and nanotechnology by LocatorX promise to revolutionise logistics and asset tracking, as CTO Billy Meadow explains.
Eight ways to empower children to use the internet safely
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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smart home
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trend micro
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online safety
Digital savvy kids spend 33hrs/week online, but lack cyber safety awareness, prompting vital parental guidance.
Is 5G worth the risk? Czech president says yes
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
President of Czech Republic supports Huawei, believes allegations are baseless. Hopes company will aid digitisation and 5G deployment.
Hands-on review: Stick Up Cam Battery
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
This is a battery-powered indoor/outdoor HD camera with two-way talk, night vision, and versatile mounting options.
Why AI and behaviour analytics should be essential to enterprises
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Cyber threats continue to increase in number and severity, prompting cybersecurity experts to seek new ways to stop malicious actors.
Inland Revenue to shut down services later this week
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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uc
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ai
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ird
Inland Revenue's tax system will be closed for a week as it implements major changes, including automatic tax refunds and real-time operations.
Air New Zealand and Microsoft announce ground-breaking digital collaboration
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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microsoft
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printing
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3d printing
Air New Zealand partners with Moog, Microsoft and ST Engineering to revolutionise aerospace supply chains using 3D printing and blockchain technology.
How Chorus aims to create a fair supply chain
Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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supply chain & logistics
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chorus
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licensing
Chorus, Visionstream, and UCG commit to a fair supply chain after an independent review revealed multiple employment law breaches among subcontractors.