About Jacques-Pierre (JP)
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Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas
Reviewer
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.
Stories by Jacques-Pierre (JP)
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Hands-on Review: Norton Utilities Ultimate
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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reviews
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technology gifts
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norton
Enter Norton Utilities Ultimate, a software solution designed to breathe new life into your Windows PC by enhancing its speed and tidying clutter.
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Hands-on review: Xbox Cloud Gaming
Thu, 14th Jul 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
I've had the opportunity not just to access the game pass but also its new shiny feature, Xbox Cloud Gaming. In this review, we'll be deep-diving into just what Xbox Cloud Gaming is, how it works and, well, if it works.
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Hands-on-review: GoPro Hero 10
Thu, 28th Apr 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
I have a long history with GoPro; I still remember getting my first camera when I was 16, using it to film Parkour and the day I lost it down a dingey crag.
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Hands-on review: Norton 360 Premium
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
So it's been about a month since I reviewed Norton 360 for Gamers, and to my surprise, that was mostly a pleasant experience.
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Hands-on review: Norton360 for Gamers
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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gaming
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dark web
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reviews
On the surface, Norton360 for gamers promises some pretty impressive features that I will admit got me excited. From gaming, power boosts to dark web threat protection it all sounds pretty darn impressive.
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Hands-on review: Jabra Elite 4 Active Wireless Earphones
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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gaming
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uc
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digital music
It’s been a little a while since I’ve tried a new pair of wireless earphones, mainly due to a couple of rough experiences with them in the past.
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Hands-on Review: Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone & Zoom Boom Arm
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
A short while ago, I was given the opportunity to review the Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone, originally planning to use it to run online D&D games.
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Hands-on Review: PowerPic mod wireless charger
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Recently I’ve gotten my hands on a new neat piece of tech to further clutter the bedside table with, the PowerPic mod wireless charger (PowerPic).
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Hands-on Review: Logitech MX Keys Combo and Logi Bolt Receiver
Mon, 27th Sep 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Now that I’ve spent a bit of time with the Logitech MX Keys combo and Logi Bolt receiver, I really wish more businesses would switch to these as their standard.
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Hands-on review: Google Nest Hub 2nd generation
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
It's small enough that it can fit on your nightstand, while having a screen large enough to see, so you always know what you've got on and what's happening around your smart home.
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Game review: Cyberpunk 2077
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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gaming
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martech
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reviews
Damn, this game shines when it comes to narrative, writes JP Dumas.
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Interview: Oracle SVP’s insights on Jetstar’s digital transformation
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
TechDay spoke to Oracle SVP Shashi Seth about how the low-cost carrier is changing the way it engages with prospective and current customers.
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BitTitan introduces Microsoft Teams migration capabilities
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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microsoft
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microsoft teams
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bittitan
“Microsoft Teams is emerging as a key application in Microsoft Office 365 and we’re seeing demand from our customers to support this new workload between Office 365 tenants."
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True diversity and inclusion can solve Australia’s tech talent shortage - Halcyon Knights
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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skills shortage
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talent attraction
“Whether through quotas or other means, improving gender diversity alone is not enough."
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Hands-on review: Corsair HS35 is the complete console gaming headset
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The HS35 delivers high-quality sound and voice clarity for gaming on multiple platforms including PC, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices, thanks to a universal 3.5mm connection.
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Hands-on review: Corsair’s unbeatable gaming mouse and pad combo
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The CORSAIR DARK CORE RGB SE gaming mouse uses an ultra-fast 1ms 2.4GHz wireless connection, Qi wireless charging and a 16,000 DPI optical sensor for true wireless gaming.
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How to avoid common mistakes when moving to the cloud
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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cloud services
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devops
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cloud security
There is an opportunity to embrace both IT-led and user-led cloud services, but it’s important to do it safely.
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Exclusive: Why Australian organisations need to prepare for disruption
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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accenture
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interview
"There is a genuine need for Australia to wake from its slumber and progress innovation from discussion through to execution."
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Exclusive: Why cloud lives up to the hype
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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cloud services
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
"When we look at the state of the cloud today as we enter its second decade, it will be an era defined by accelerated adoption and a maturing strategy."
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Exclusive: How emerging tech will impact the public sector
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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payroll systems
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digital transformation
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hcm
"Compared to their private counterparts, government organisations can often find themselves hamstrung by legacy systems that are simply not compatible with the latest technologies."
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Update: Huawei lead counsel speaks out about the US case
Thu, 30th May 2019
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it in manufacturing
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5g
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wireless networks
“As shown in the motion, section 889 is unconstitutional selective legislative punishment."
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Huawei calls on the US to adjust its approach to cybersecurity
Wed, 29th May 2019
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network management
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sdn
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network infrastructure
"There is no gun, no smoke. Only speculation," says Huawei chief legal officer Song Liuping.
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VisioNet chooses Epsilon to accelerate how enterprises connect to the cloud
Tue, 28th May 2019
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network management
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network infrastructure
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sdn
VisioNet can use the SDN platform to instantly access an interconnected mesh of over 200 data centers and directly connect to a growing ecosystem of CSPs and IXs on Epsilon’s Global Interconnect Fabric.
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Exclusive: Why cloud is the answer to finance woes
Tue, 28th May 2019
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fintech
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workday
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cloud adoption
"The cloud allows finance professionals to consolidate disparate systems and processes and retire legacy hardware systems."