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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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Spark's new IoT network reaches 98% of New Zealand
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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iot
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iiot
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solar power
Spark has completed a nationwide rollout of its IoT Cat-M1 network, reaching 98% of New Zealand's population and revolutionizing connectivity for businesses.
Exclusive: The impact of digitalisation and automation on the retail industry
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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it automation
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supply chain
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digitalisation
The retail industry is changing to meet modern consumer demands, according to Zebra's regional Director and MyChemist director.
How organisations can navigate the IoT era
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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iot
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comptia
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report
Organisations must navigate IoT by integrating new technology, business processes, and collaboration, says CompTIA, despite the many challenges involved.
How digital transformation efforts are commonly hindered
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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digital transformation
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economist intelligence unit
Two-thirds of private and public-sector organisations say they buy new systems and solutions without involving IT teams.
Why there's a surging demand for managed cloud services
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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managed cloud
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modernisation
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analyst report
Enterprises' growing cloud complexity drives demand for managed cloud services, with Australia's market set to reach USD $2.03 billion by 2022, IDC reports.
Freeview aims to transform how you watch TV
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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smart tv
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freeview
The new Freeview recorder combines the entire suite of Freeview features with the added choice of apps and extra content available through Google Play.
Exclusive: The bumpy road to business automation
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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it automation
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rpa
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ai
Samanage CTO discusses the challenges of AI and automation deployment and offers best practices for successful implementation.
Exclusive: The changing role of women in technology
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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stem
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candidates
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women in technology
Emma Pudney from Rackspace ANZ shares insights on closing the gender divide in tech, addressing imposter syndrome, and empowering women to pursue STEM careers.
Why there's a major lack of digital transformation globally
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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dell technologies
Despite major advancements, 78% of global businesses admit their digital transformation efforts are lacking, with emerging markets leading in digital maturity.
Huawei continues to plead innocent despite serious criminal charges
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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huawei
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fraud
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court case
Huawei faces 13-count indictment in the US, including bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy charges. CFO Meng also indicted.
Gartner says global IT spend to reach US$3.8 trillion in 2019
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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saas
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trends & predictions
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analyst report
IT spending set to reach $3.76tn in 2019, with growth driven by shifting investments towards cloud services & IoT devices, says Gartner.
Why responsible use of workforce data is essential for business growth
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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data protection
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data privacy
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accenture
Business leaders must implement responsible data strategies to build employee trust and drive revenue growth, according to a report from Accenture.
How IoT is helping NZ's largest industry
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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iot
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iiot
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new zealand initiative
A pioneering IoT trial at Kowhai Farm aims to revolutionise New Zealand's farming industry, expected to boost the country's export revenue to NZD $43.8 billion.
Why 37% of enterprises believe in artificial intelligence
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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uc
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martech
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it automation
The number of enterprises implementing artificial intelligence grew 270% in the past four years and tripled in the past year, according to Gartner.
Common missteps on the path to enterprise mobility
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Many organisations don't think broadly enough when it comes to mobilising staff and workflows, focusing instead on only the most obvious users and needs.
What it takes to be a successful leader during the 'fourth industrial revolution'
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital transformation
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deloitte
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industrial
The fourth industrial revolution demands leaders to balance societal impact, data-driven decision-making, bold tech visions, and aggressive talent development.
How to successfully phase out legacy physical security systems
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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physical security
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identity cards
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security card
Legacy physical security systems often create a cumbersome and difficult environment for those that need to make use of them.
How DEX aims to guide process-enabled automation strategies
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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rpa
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ai
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digital services
IRPA AI has announced the launch of Digital Exchange Solutions, a division that will provide process-led automation solutions through a digital marketplace.
The CISO view on DevOps: How to protect privileged access in the cloud
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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devops
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cloud security
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apm
CyberArk's latest report reveals critical insights from Global 1000 CISOs on securing DevOps privileged access, pushing for a balance with developer velocity.
Chorus fibre roll out picks up pace
Fri, 18th Jan 2019
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus accelerates fibre installations, completing 50% within a day, boosting customer satisfaction to 7.8/10 and streamlining the process for Kiwis.