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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.
Stories by Jacques-Pierre (JP) - Page 2
Exclusive: An inside look at Lenovo's AI initiatives
Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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uc
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digital transformation
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martech
Lenovo's AI initiatives include the launch of Lenovo Intelligent Computing Orchestration (LiCO) to simplify AI model development. #AI #Lenovo.
Australian SaaS players draw in US investors
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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saas
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investment
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study
US interest in Australian tech firms surged, driving a 33% jump in M-A deals this quarter. Key players like Atlassian are catching investors' eyes.
Pivotel's strategic acquisition of a Kiwi mobile solutions provider
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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spacetech
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endpoint protection
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edr
Pivotel has acquired Wrights Satellite Connections Ltd in New Zealand, expanding its presence in the country's mobile satellite market.
Exclusive: How self-driving networks help shift IT strategy
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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juniper networks
Juniper Networks CTO, Kireeti Kompella, discusses self-driving networks, digital transformation, and enterprise security.
Oracle is leveraging machine learning to increase productivity
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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martech
Oracle's new self-driving database cloud service is supposedly built to run the world's most demanding applications.
DDN builds new enterprise virtualization and analytics division
Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
The new division will focus on helping enterprises get the most value out of their flash, virtualized and containerized hybrid cloud environments.
HPE and TACC build the world's first solar-powered supercomputer
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hpe
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solar power
HPE and TACC unveil Hikari, the world's first solar-powered supercomputer, aimed at revolutionising energy usage in high-performance computing.
Diligent and Brainloop fortify cloud governance offering
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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storage
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Diligent completes acquisition of Brainloop, making it the leading supplier of high-security collaboration software in Europe.
Western digital introduces new dual-port SAS SSD for servers
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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intel
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western digital
New Ultrastar DC SS530 SAS SSD by Western Digital sets market record for density & speed, slashing data centre TCO.
Santa Cruz Seaside Company modernises its data center with Cohesity
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
Santa Cruz Seaside Company overhauls IT infrastructure with Cohesity, simplifying data management and backup processes for their iconic amusement park.
Retrofit or replace: Four scenarios for optimising cooling systems
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Data centre cooling face-lifts yield significant savings, with Vertiv's insights revealing payback in under 4 years.
How to minimise data centre environmental impact
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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lenovo
As AI and supercomputing drive advances, balancing data centre performance with reduced energy consumption is vital for a sustainable future.
Datacom report revenue growth despite overall loss
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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software development
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microsoft
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datacom
Datacom Group reports 9.3% revenue growth to NZ$1.27bn for FY2018, marking 20 years of continuous revenue growth.
Quantum computing will be worth US$15 billion by 2028
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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quantum computing
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software development
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ibm
Total revenues generated from quantum computing services will exceed US$15 billion by 2028 forecasts ABI research.
Verizon and Ericsson prepare for 5G launch
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Ericsson announced that the company has increased its U.S. footprint by expanding its partnership with Verizon.
Juniper Networks leads 400GbE transition with comprehensive roadmap
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Juniper Networks announced a broad 400GbE refresh to its wide-area network, data centre and enterprise portfolio.
ROOT Data Center announces plans for campus expansion at Montréal R1 DC
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
ROOT Data Center plans to expand its Montréal R1 facility with a new 10MW data center, responding to rising demand and advancing its green energy commitments.
IDC forecasts smart city spending will reach $158 billion by 2022
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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smart cities
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iot
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analyst report
On a geographic basis, the APAC region, including China and Japan, will account for nearly 42% of global spending in 2018.
Why cooling is critical in the data center
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Efficient cooling is crucial for data centers, consuming up to 30% of power usage as rising operational costs pressure firms to improve energy metrics.
Microsoft Cloud drives record fourth quarter results
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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microsoft
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financial results
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microsoft azure
Microsoft reports impressive Q2 results with revenue of $30.1bn, up 17%, and operating income of $10.4bn, up 35%.