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 18
Zendesk launches new workflow and collaboration tools
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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uc
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zendesk
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workflow solutions
Zendesk launches new tools to help large companies respond quickly to customer needs. Includes collaboration and workflow features.
Wise Group selects Kordia for 54 site SD-WAN rollout
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
SD-WAN will increase the overall flexibility, performance and capabilities of Wise Group's Internet-based applications.
Intergen recognised as Microsoft's NZ Partner of the Year
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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intergen
Intergen wins Microsoft's Country Partner of the Year for New Zealand, highlighting its exceptional customer solutions and strong partnership over 16 years.
Epicor aims to accelerate cloud ERP adoption via Microsoft Azure
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Epicor partners with Microsoft Azure to standardise cloud deployment of its ERP suites, aiming to accelerate digital transformation for global customers.
Promapp expands BPM software portfolio
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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risk & compliance
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printing
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promapp
Promapp Solutions adds onboarding and training to its BPM software, automating new staff induction and streamlining training management with dynamic dashboards.
Jade Software returns to profit after extensive restructure
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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jade software
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financial results
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digital services
Jade Software achieved a USD $1.4 million net profit in 2017 following a major restructure and is now largely held by Skipton Building Society.
HPE expands its portfolio with the ProLiant DL325 Gen10 server
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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endpoint protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Customers can supposedly achieve enterprise-class process, memory and I/O performance without paying for a dual-processor server.
GlobalData says businesses must embrace AI or face extinction
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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semiconductors
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ai
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microsoft
If companies fail to make artificial intelligence a core competency within the next five years, they will face either stagnation or elimination.
Hands-on Review: Is the Samsung S9+ still the king of Android?
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
After years with Apple, I tried the Samsung S9+ and found it to be a stellar Android option with powerful features and excellent value.
How GlobalData thinks operators will justify 5G investments
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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edutech
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gaming
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uc
Operators consider gaming industry demand, driven by hits like Fortnite, to justify early 5G investments, says GlobalData IT Senior Analyst Josh Hewer.
SAP announces new suite of solutions to modernise CRM
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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crm
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martech
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supply chain
SAP unveils SAP C/4HANA suite at SAPPHIRE NOW, revolutionising CRM by focusing on consumer-centric solutions and integrating AI for enhanced data management.
DOCOMO and NEC achieve 5G communication with multiple mobile terminals
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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uc
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digital signage
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5g & beyond
NTT DOCOMO and NEC have achieved the world's first 5G transmission of a 4.5GHz signal with beamforming, achieving 5.5Gbps throughput to eight mobile terminals.
NEC Australia announces UC Channel Partner of the Year winners
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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uc
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digital signage
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partner programmes
For the second year running, Queensland company Techwell has been selected as the winner of the NEC UC Channel Partner of the Year Award.
Adobe launches augmented reality platform, Project Aero, at Apple WWDC
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apple
Adobe recently shared a preview of Project Aero, a new augmented reality authoring tool and multi-platform system.
Why fibre unbundling is good news for Kiwi broadband users
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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fibre
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ubf
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retail
Unbundling of New Zealand's UFB fibre network welcomed by InternetNZ, likely to lead to innovation, better services, and better prices.
Hands-on Review: Is Huawei's P20 Pro the best camera-phone yet?
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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huawei
Huawei's P20 Pro dazzles with its advanced Leica triple camera, promising a revolution in smartphone photography.
Microsoft to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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martech
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apm
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healthtech
Microsoft agrees to acquire GitHub, creating a powerful alliance for developers and expanding Microsoft's tools and services.
Everything you need to know about iOS 12
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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ios
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple announced new tools built into iOS 12 to help customers understand and take control of the time they spend interacting with their iOS devices.
Worldwide Ethernet switch market on the rise with US$6 billion revenue
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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ethernet
The worldwide Ethernet switch market surged to USD $6.29 billion in Q1 2018, growing 10.9%, with Asia/Pacific leading the rise.
How top CIOs prevent cyber threats
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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gigamon
With malicious actors launching increasingly bold attacks, these are the top strategies CISOs use to fend off the danger.