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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The cloud VPN market could be worth US$8 billion by 2022
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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vpns
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cloud services
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apac
The Cloud VPN Market is projected to soar to USD $8.78 billion by 2022, driven by the rising demand for cloud-based networking technologies and solutions.
Australia's Govt deploys Rimes’ managed data services
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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apac expansion
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rimes
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managed data
Rimes Technologies has been chosen by QIC, the investment fund for the Australian government, to implement its Managed Data Services.
Oracle lets SMBs create custom apps without software expertise
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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apm
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low-code
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software development
The program works through an intuitive visual development interface, with no need for prior development experience...
Final chance to make some cash with your art
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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uc
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trend micro
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telco
Entries for the What's Your Story? poster competition close soon, offering young artists a final chance to win a share of USD $14,000 in cash and prizes.
VeloCloud aims to enable the retail revolution
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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open source
VeloCloud's SD-WAN technology helps retailers tackle digital transformation challenges, delivering seamless customer experiences in-store and online.
Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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cisco
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cyber criminal
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dimension data
Cisco and Dimension Data urge firms to proactively combat cyber threats as ransomware attacks surge, with nearly half of businesses hit in 2016.
Nutanix enterprise cloud software is taking Asia by storm
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Nutanix's software-driven enterprise cloud solution attracts customers in Southeast Asia, bucking the forecasted lackluster IT spend in 2017.
Kantar reveals that Samsung remains the king of smartphones
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
iOS sees growth in US, China, Germany, France & Spain but weakens in UK, as Samsung boosts Android sales in UK.
Nouveau Labs aims to reinvent AI, analytics and automation
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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robots
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uc
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data analytics
Bangalore-based Nouveau Labs sets course to lead in AI with a new centre for robotic automation, bolstering its analytics and cognitive tech operations.
Propellerhead helps Kiwi kids get access to digital education
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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edutech
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ministry of education
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omgtech
Propellerhead donates tech gear to empower Kiwi youngsters in digital skills, boosting OMGTech!’s visionary education drive.
Fujitsu launches blockchain money transfer service with major Japanese banks
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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blockchain
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japan
Fujitsu teams up with top Japanese banks to start blockchain-based P2P money transfer trials, heralding a cashless era.
SOTI combine mobility and IoT management with Linux support
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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open source
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soti
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mobility
SOTI MobiControl will now enable remote support of Linux-based devices, machines and intelligent IoT endpoints...
Aussies fear Big Brother may steal data from old phones
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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techcollect
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e-waste
Nearly half of Australians cling to old gadgets, fearing personal data loss, undervaluing e-waste recycling's environmental gains.
Smartphones guide the way for Sailing World Cup participants
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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fujitsu
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technology gifts
The service will provide racers information on their location within the marine race area as well as automatic warnings...
Robots in diplomacy: Super-robot sits in on UN meeting
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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robots
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ai
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united nations
At a UN debate on AI's future, Sophia the robot's attendance sparks discussions on ethics and global inequality in tech distribution.
The Kindle is back, and it’s basically a submarine now
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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amazon
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kindle
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waterproof
Amazon's new Kindle Oasis dives into waterproof reading, with a high-res screen and weeks-long battery, made for bath to poolside page-turning.
DJI reveals the world’s first super-camera optimised for drones
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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drones
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dji
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photography
DJI has unveiled the Zenmuse X7, the first Super 35 digital film camera designed for drones, offering superior image quality and a new colour system.
NZVRARA & Blackeye: Providing a staging ground for the VR revolution
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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nz
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nzvrara
NZVRARA and Blackeye VR partner to promote NZ VR/AR sector and accelerate adoption of virtual and augmented reality technologies.
Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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cartech
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solar power
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nz
Vector aims to turn electric vehicles into mobile power sources as it seeks to drive innovation in the EV sector.
Oculus VR just got a whole lot better with Rift Core 2.0
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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software updates
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oculus rift
Oculus unveils Rift Core 2.0, a powerful VR experience with a redesigned interface and customizable home features. Beta release in December.