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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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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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cybersecurity
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
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resilience
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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iwd
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opinion
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stem
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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iwd
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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.
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
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developer training
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.
Opinion: Should Huawei be taking shots at its critics?
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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iam
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cybersecurity
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opinion
Huawei denies claims of pressuring companies in a letter sent to supporters of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI).
Exclusive: Why businesses shouldn't rely on a single cloud vendor
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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data protection
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multi-cloud
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mimecast
Mimecast COO Ed Jennings shares insights on multi-cloud, the risks of relying on a single vendor, and preparing for cyber breaches and downtime.
How automation can eliminate financial errors
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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it automation
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financial systems
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ai
Nearly all C-level respondents agreed that if inaccuracies in financial data were not identified prior to reporting, the impact would be negative.
Commerce Commission cautions consumers following High Court's Viagogo decision
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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commerce commission
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court case
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viagogo
The Commerce Commission warns consumers to be vigilant when purchasing event tickets online after the High Court dismissed its injunction bid against Viagogo.
NZ's Maori innovators are on the rise
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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callaghan innovation
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nzte
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kiwibank
Māori innovators are making waves, with record participation in R&D and nearly half of the finalists in this year's New Zealander of the Year Awards.
Hands-on Review: Audiofly AF100W MK2 wireless headphones
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless headphones
With wireless Bluetooth supporting aptX and AAC, and an IPX-5 water resistance rating, the AF100W aims to be a fitness game-changer.