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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NVIDIA introduces a new breed of high-performance workstations
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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data science
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nvidia
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workstation
NVIDIA partners with top OEMs to launch high-performance workstations, enhancing capabilities for data scientists with dual Quadro RTX GPUs and CUDA-X AI.
NVIDIA announces enterprise servers optimised for data science
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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data science
NVIDIA partners with major server manufacturers to provide highly efficient platforms for data analytics and other workloads.
SAS announces US$1 billion investment in AI
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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risk & compliance
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ai
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sas
SAS unveils a US$1 billion investment in AI, focusing on software innovation, education, and expert services to transform businesses globally.
Why talent attracts talent in the IT industry
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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devops
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hcm
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apm
Only 22% of respondents believe their entire management team is qualified to set the right tech strategy and make the right technical hires.
AI to double the rate of innovation in NZ by 2021
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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ai
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microsoft
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analyst report
NZ's innovation & productivity set to soar with AI adoption, yet half remain hesitant, Microsoft-IDC study shows.
Exclusive: ASB and Hnry’s shared vision for the future of work
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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fintech
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hnry
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banking
Hnry CEO James Fuller discusses the future of work and the company's partnership with ASB in an interview with IT Brief.
How to optimise the performance of SIEMs
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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siem
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iam
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one identity
Adopting key best practices for SIEM optimisation can cut licensing costs by 30% annually while boosting threat detection and response times dramatically.
Kiwi businesses set for a tech-fuelled boom - Microsoft
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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microsoft
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payroll
New Zealand small businesses could see significant growth and profitability with modest IT investments, says a new Microsoft study.
Exclusive: How to prepare your business for the digital age
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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cx
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martech
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software development
HCL Technologies' SVP Michael Horton details how companies can leverage digital transformation through strategic cloud, AI, and agile practices.
Why we need to work together to promote a better future
Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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opinion
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mentorship
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moth
This International Women's Day, industry leaders stress the need for inclusive practices to boost women's participation in tech and ensure a balanced future.
Unisys women offer advice on how to build a career in IT
Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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unisys
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upskilling
In celebration of International Women's Day, inspiring women from Unisys APAC and HQ share their advice on thriving in the IT industry.
Challenges and opportunities for IT professionals in mid-sized organisations
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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digital transformation
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iaas
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brennan it
Most IT departments in Australian medium-sized organisations aren't leading digital transformation, according to a study commissioned by Brennan IT.
Huawei chairman accuses the US of spying
Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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spying
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counter spy
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nsa
Huawei chairman Guo Ping accuses the US of using its corporate partnerships to spy globally, as tensions rise over Huawei’s role in 5G development.
Cloud security: What you need to know before you make the move
Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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cloud security
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kordia
As cloud adoption surges, Petra Smith from Aura Information Security shares insights on the benefits, risks, and best practices businesses need to consider.
Huawei to fight US allegations with their own lawsuit
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The lawyers are alleging that their client was detained, searched and interrogated for three hours in violation of constitutional rights.
Supreme Court orders Oracle to return US$12.8 Million to Rimini Street
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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oracle
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rimini street
Rimini Street must be repaid $12.8 million by Oracle, following a US Supreme Court decision on non-taxable expenses.
Which tech trends will influence the 2019 job market
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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devops
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blockchain
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data science
From AI and machine learning to blockchain and data science, six tech trends are set to govern IT skills in demand this year.
Exclusive: The world of invisible IT
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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converged infrastructure
Nutanix VP Neville Vincent discusses the company's strategy for ANZ, the impact of IoT and multi-cloud, and the significance of regulations on IT security.
Overcoming the challenge of securing SD-WAN
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
SD-WAN is not easy to secure, according to Wavelink, as its benefits make it challenging. Built-in security tools are the best solution.
Cisco lays out AU$61 million Australian investment plan
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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cisco
Cisco announced a plan to invest AU$61 million over the next three years to help drive Australia’s secure digital transformation.