About Jacques-Pierre (JP)
Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas
Reviewer
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 17
Hands-on Review: Star Wars Jedi Challenges
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Overall I had a blast with this game, and so far this is the closest you'll ever come to being a Jedi in real life.
What Facebook and Google can teach you about DC networking
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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hyperscale
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iaas
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google
Learn how Facebook and Google revolutionised data centre networking, and how your business can adopt these strategies to enhance agility and reduce costs.
Aspect Software appoints new regional VP for ANZ
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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uc
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contact centre
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aspect software
In his new role, Karunakar will lead Aspect Software's sales and strategy in what is a fast-evolving and very important market for the company.
Is AI key to maximum profit for retail and FMCG firms?
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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supply chain
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open source
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ai
Retailers including Amazon, Alibaba, Lowe's and Tesco are developing their own AI solutions for automation, analytics and robotics.
The business case for SaaS migration
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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saas
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document management
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migration
Australian firms still using in-house software instead of SaaS are incurring hidden costs, warns TechnologyOne's GM of Cloud, Paul James.
Chorus to expand Wi-Fi trials following Christchurch success
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Chorus and N4L announced they are expanding a trial that uses Chorus network infrastructure to bring free internet into the homes of students.
The impact of redesigning the MRO approach
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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martech
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iot
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commerce systems
Maintenance, repair, and overhaul companies will supposedly gain a valuable competitive advantage by leveraging IIoT-based technologies.
Telco Systems signs a joint development agreement with Arm
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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network infrastructure
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semiconductors
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sdn
In coordination with Arm's technical team, Telco Systems will lead a multiyear edge solutions development program.
SAS identified as a leader in customer analytics solutions
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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customers
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sas
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analyst report
SAS leads in customer analytics, praised for its top-tier data handling and strategy in The Forrester Wave report.
Veeam provides Hastings District Council with new data management platform
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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virtualisation
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veeam
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datacom
Hastings District Council has revamped its IT with Veeam's data management platform, ensuring always-on online services for nearly 75,000 residents.
Cohesity raises US$250 million in funding round
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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cisco
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hpe
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funding
Cohesity announced it raised $250 million in an oversubscribed Series D funding round led by the SoftBank Vision Fund.
IDC identifies five APAC CSPs as 'leaders' in the market
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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uc
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verizon
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at&t
These service providers supposedly demonstrated a strong regional network presence and leadership in software-defined technologies.
Digital Disruption in the C Suite: Is it A Case of 'Keep Calm and Carry On'?
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
It has even been predicted that AI will contribute over US$15 trillion to global GDP by 2030 but will come at great cost.
Dell EMC unveils new solutions for enterprise customers running SAP
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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network infrastructure
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blockchain
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healthtech
Dell EMC and SAP collaborate to launch innovative, industry-focussed solutions for healthcare and energy, including the new Connected Health Platform.
Russell Stanners steps down as Vodafone NZ CEO
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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vodafone
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job moves
Vodafone NZ CEO Russell Stanners is stepping down in October after 17 years with the company, transforming it into a digital technology leader.
The changing role of the CIO, and what they need to know
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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accenture
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cisco appdynamics
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analyst report
As organisations prioritise digital transformation, CIOs now drive revenue and set business agendas, highlighting an evolving executive role beyond IT.
Hitachi Vantara expands UCP family of converged and hyperconverged systems
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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storage
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virtualisation
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uc
Hitachi Vantara upgrades its UCP family, introducing NVMe SSD caching and GPU servers, alongside enhanced solutions for SAP HANA, Oracle databases, and VMware.
KDDI and Hitachi to collaborate on global IoT business
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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iot
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hitachi
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kddi
KDDI is promoting an IoT architecture that will supposedly provide services ranging from IoT connectivity to data analysis.
Why data integration is a 'must-have' for cloud-focused enterprises
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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paas
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datacentre infrastructure
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iaas
Gartner predicts that by 2021 enterprise iPaaS will be the largest market segment in application integration middleware.
Hands-on Review: NETGEAR Insight
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
NETGEAR's Insight simplifies network management for SMB and ROBO users, offering remote access and control via an intuitive mobile app.