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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Verizon and Ericsson prepare for 5G launch
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Ericsson announced that the company has increased its U.S. footprint by expanding its partnership with Verizon.
Network infrastructure: The foundation of a successful business
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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iot
Digital transformation is set to add $45bn to Australia's GDP by 2021, increasing its growth rate by 0.5% per year, according to recent research.
Juniper Networks leads 400GbE transition with comprehensive roadmap
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Juniper Networks announced a broad 400GbE refresh to its wide-area network, data centre and enterprise portfolio.
ROOT Data Center announces plans for campus expansion at Montréal R1 DC
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
ROOT Data Center plans to expand its Montréal R1 facility with a new 10MW data center, responding to rising demand and advancing its green energy commitments.
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.
Microsoft Inspires massive cloud collaboration
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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dr
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public cloud
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microsoft
21Vianet Blue Cloud signed agreements with UnifyCloud, AvePoint, AgilePoint and Shenzhen Fadada Network Technology at Microsoft Inspire 2018.
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.
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.
Why cooling is critical in the data center
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Efficient cooling is crucial for data centers, consuming up to 30% of power usage as rising operational costs pressure firms to improve energy metrics.
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.
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%.
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.
Artificial intelligence is here to disrupt industries. Are we ready?
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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crm
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digital transformation
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martech
AI adoption in Australian businesses is lagging behind the US and China, but starting small can lead to big results.
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.
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.
YOU'RE INVITED: The 2018 Digital Workplace Conference has arrived in Melbourne
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Melbourne's Sofitel is set to host the 2018 Digital Workplace Conference on 15-16 August, promising key insights into Office 365 and PowerBI.