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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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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interview
Thinking about moving your business to the cloud? Often there’s a misconception that businesses can simply ‘set and forget’ when it comes to security, but that’s not always the case.
Huawei to fight US allegations with their own lawsuit
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
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
“We are pleased with this latest victory in the highest Court, and look forward to continuing our fierce competition with Oracle."
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 shares his thoughts on emerging tech and IoT cities.
Overcoming the challenge of securing SD-WAN
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sd-wan
“It’s important that security is natively embedded into SD-WAN to reduce the device footprint and to avoid retro-fitted solutions."
Cisco lays out AU$61 million Australian investment plan
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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digital transformation
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cisco
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investment
Cisco announced a plan to invest AU$61 million over the next three years to help drive Australia’s secure digital transformation.
Why Australian employees are more digitally mature than their organisations
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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accenture
The enterprise is entering a new “post-digital” era, where success will be based on an organisation’s ability to master a set of new technologies.
Opinion: Should Huawei be taking shots at its critics?
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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iam
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opinion
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huawei
“ASPI seems to have an unhealthy fixation on our company that has crossed the threshold of independent fact-based thinking to become the “go to” organisation for all things anti-China.”
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
"No organisation should trust a single vendor without an independent cyber resilience and continuity plan to keep connected and prepared during unplanned, and planned, outages."
How automation can eliminate financial errors
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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it automation
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ai
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financial software
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
Viagogo is based in Switzerland and has declined to accept service of the Court proceedings in New Zealand.
NZ’s Maori innovators are on the rise
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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innovation
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callaghan innovation
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new zealand business
“More iwi investors need to recognise that these sectors will provide the high-value jobs our children need."
Hands-on review: Audiofly AF100W MK2 wireless headphones
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
With wireless Bluetooth supporting aptX and AAC, and an IPX-5 water resistance rating, the AF100W aims to be a fitness game-changer.
Spark’s new IoT network reaches 98% of New Zealand
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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iot
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spark
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industrial iot
Spark is the first company to confirm the nationwide completion of a Cat-M1 network in New Zealand.
Exclusive: How Australian businesses can foster customer loyalty with CX
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
From boardrooms to meeting rooms, there’s an overwhelming recognition of the importance of CX, particularly when it comes to building customer loyalty.
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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inventory management systems
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digitalisation
"Digitalisation has certainly made shopping much more efficient and enjoyable for consumers, but the flipside of this is that there’s an increasing demand for businesses to differentiate themselves."
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
“It’s clear that a successful IoT strategy requires new technology along with new business processes and collaboration.”
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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idc
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managed cloud
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analyst report
About 60% of Australian enterprises plan to use MCS for legacy application modernisation.
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
"Depending on the scale of the AI systems you’re implementing, you may have to plan for a culture shift."
Exclusive: The changing role of women in technology
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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women in technology
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rackspace
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interview
Recently IT Brief had the opportunity to talk to Rackspace ANZ director of architecture, onboarding and professional services Emma Pudney about the role women play in tech businesses.
Why there's a major lack of digital transformation globally
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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digital transformation
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dell technologies
"80% of business leaders believe that digital transformation should be more widespread throughout their organisation."