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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IDC forecasts smart city spending will reach $158 billion by 2022
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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smart cities
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iot
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analyst report
On a geographic basis, the APAC region, including China and Japan, will account for nearly 42% of global spending in 2018.
Becoming digital: The reinvention of the CIO
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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cognizant
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opinion
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analyst report
CIOs in Asia-Pacific are ahead in adopting disruptive technologies, but their role must evolve further to meet new digital expectations.
Why SD-WAN is the next big thing in unified communications
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
SD-WAN emerged as a key theme at the UC Expo in London and Enterprise Connect in Orlando, signalling a major shift in unified communications.
Exclusive: Is data monetisation the next big cash cow?
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Accenture ANZ lead discusses data's rising value and monetisation in the digital economy, as IDC forecasts growth.
ADLINK adds foghorn edge intelligence to IoT digital experiments as-a-service
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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edge computing
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iot
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iiot
ADLINK has partnered with FogHorn Systems to bring edge intelligence to ADLINK's DXS IoT digital experiments as-a-service.
Keysight showcases solutions to accelerate innovation in end-to-end mission-critical IoT
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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iot
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keysight
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iot marketplace
Nemo Handy IoT provides operators with in-depth information on their IoT network's key performance indicators.
Taking a look at what makes up a modern SIEM solution
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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siem
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logrhythm
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analyst report
SIEM has evolved from a complex and unwieldy beast to a smart, big data-driven and powerful solution that can be used by organisations of any size.
Is video communication still a relevant business tool?
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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uc
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opinion
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video communication
Despite the rise of remote work, video communication remains a vital tool for improving employee engagement, trust, and productivity, says Zoom exec.
Exclusive: The future of AI as a business tool
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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uc
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digital transformation
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martech
Recently I had the opportunity to discuss the implications and implementations of AI within enterprise with Bluewolf ANZ MD Gavin Diamond.
Exclusive: Why open source is critical to software development
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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dr
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cloud security
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open source
Pivotal APJ head Lawrence Crowther discusses the importance of open source and cloud in modern software development.
Microsoft Cloud drives record fourth quarter results
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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microsoft
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financial results
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microsoft azure
Microsoft reports impressive Q2 results with revenue of $30.1bn, up 17%, and operating income of $10.4bn, up 35%.
Microsoft Dynamics inner circle expands with the addition of Empired
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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microsoft
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intergen
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empired
Empired joins the elite 1% of Microsoft Dynamics partners, gaining exclusive executive support, as recognised at the annual Inspire conference in Las Vegas.
Crestron wins Microsoft Global IoT Partner of the Year award
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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public cloud
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iot
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partner programmes
Crestron wins 2018 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award for IoT, recognised for their Crestron XiO Cloud solution. #IoT #DigitalTransformation.
Red Hat discusses the road to digital transformation
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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open source
At the Red Hat APAC partner conference, Red Hat explored the challenges CIOs face in digital transformation, citing budget constraints and tech scepticism.
How blockchain could be the key to business transformation
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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saas
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blockchain
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supply chain
Blockchain supposedly has the power to fundamentally transform how every industry does business by making interactions more secure and transparent.
Shifting business priorities herald the era of multi-cloud
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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dr
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data analytics
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martech
A Forrester Consulting study reveals 86% of companies use multi-cloud strategies, prioritising performance and innovation over cost savings.
Red Hat reinforces commitment to APAC ecosystem at partner conference
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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open source
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red hat
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ntt communications
Red Hat recently held its Partner Conference in Asia Pacific, featuring keynote presentations and breakout sessions on key technology areas.
Five ways CIOs need to change to survive in a software driven world
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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supply chain
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microsoft
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software
Software has become one of the most important assets for any enterprise, it has and will continue to revolutionise the way most organisations work.
Exclusive: Dell discusses cloud client-computing
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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uc
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
Recently we had the opportunity to discuss cloud computing with Dell Cloud Client-Computing CTO Jeff McNaught.
You're invited: See IIoT in motion with FreeWave hands-on demos
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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iot
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iiot
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wireless networks
Discover the future of IIoT with Ingram Micro and FreeWave as they offer hands-on demos and complimentary ZumLink 900 Series kits for channel partners.