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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What disaster recovery will look like in 2019
Thu, 13th Dec 2018
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dr
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multi-cloud
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predictions
Zerto predicts 2019 will see a shift in DRaaS market, redefining data recovery and backup strategies for businesses.
How blockchain will impact NZ’s economy
Thu, 13th Dec 2018
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blockchain
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partners
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partnerships
Blockchain technology could boost New Zealand's economy, creating high-tech jobs and increasing digital exports, according to a new report.
Tensions on the rise after Huawei CFO arrest
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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smartphones
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huawei
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arrest
Tensions rise after Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's arrest in Canada with little explanation, causing a flare-up between China and the US.
Why it's worth harnessing Intelligent Automation
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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it automation
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iqpc
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retailers
Intelligent Automation spending is predicted to reach $232 billion by 2025, up from the current $12.4 billion, according to a report by KPMG.
Exclusive: Should ANZ businesses change their perspective on the cloud?
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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storage
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private cloud
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hyperscale
NetApp's cloud data services SVP, Brendon Howe, discusses the company's cloud strategy and partnership with AWS in an interview with IT Brief.
How IT leaders can best utilize secure SD-WAN
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
SD-WAN solutions effectively support WAN services, giving IT teams the ability to empower employees and optimise business processes.
Exclusive: Is cloud migration worth the security risk?
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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migration
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cloud security
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iaas
Airservices Australia has partnered with ASG Group for a five-year, $84m IaaS contract to move its key business systems to a secure cloud environment.
Trade Me receives $2.54 billion takeover bid
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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trade me
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digital economy
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private equity
Trade Me's shares surged after receiving a NZD $2.54 billion takeover bid from Apax Partners, offering a 25.5% premium per share.
How organisations can use AI to generate business insights
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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robots
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apm
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ai
Precision Marketing Asia Pacific has adopted DataRobot's machine learning platform to automate AI insights, aiming for greater ROI and client satisfaction.
Exclusive: How the separation of Amazon and AWS could affect the cloud market
Fri, 16th Nov 2018
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hyperscale
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network infrastructure
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public cloud
Amazon's potential separation from AWS may not have a significant impact on the cloud market, says Unitas Global's Grant Kirkwood.
The up-time myth: Why up-time does not mean availability
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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ddos
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uc
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voip
DDOS attack disrupts data center provider, highlighting the importance of application availability and the irrelevance of 100% uptime.
Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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it training
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ransomware
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phishing
Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.
IoT security forecast to become a 1.5 billion dollar market
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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iot
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paessler
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opinion
IoT security is poised to become a USD $1.5 billion market in 2018, a 28% increase from 2017, as companies tackle rising cyber threats and compliance demands.
How to effectively implement a software-defined secure network
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Juniper responds to failing corporate defences, offering a unified cybersecurity platform that evolves with threats.
Samsung joins a global league of AI experts
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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ai
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cybersecurity
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samsung
Samsung joins Partnership on Artificial Intelligence to Benefit People and Society (PAI) to shape the future of AI development.
How Kiwi businesses can embrace a mobile workforce
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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converged infrastructure
As an early adopter of Amazon Web Services, Suncorp uses the public cloud to manage many applications and services central to its business.
Cambium enters multibillion-dollar Ethernet switching market
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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it automation
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network infrastructure
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supply chain systems
Cambium Networks releases cnMatrix enterprise switches for affordable, secure, cloud-managed administration of wired/wireless networks.
The importance of workflow automation in a modern business
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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rpa
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apm
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risk & compliance
Promapp founder Ivan Seselj discusses the power of process mapping and the benefits of Nintex's recent acquisition.
Exclusive: How AI is enabling creativity across businesses
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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martech
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ai
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adobe
Adobe's VP of Creative Cloud Product, Marketing and Community, Mala Sharma, discusses the future of Creative Cloud and AI in an interview with IT Brief.
The impact of digital disruption on IT departments
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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digital transformation
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devops
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apm
Digital disruption forces IT departments to prioritise rapid app development and agility as companies increasingly become software-centric, warns a new report.