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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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Update: Huawei lead counsel speaks out about the US case
Unified Communications

Update: Huawei lead counsel speaks out about the US case

Huawei files lawsuit against US government for violating constitution. Expert says case highlights constitutional violations.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019
Huawei calls on the US to adjust its approach to cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Huawei calls on the US to adjust its approach to cybersecurity

Huawei challenges US government over ban, calling it a false sense of security that won't make networks safer.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
VisioNet chooses Epsilon to accelerate how enterprises connect to the cloud
Network Infrastructure

VisioNet chooses Epsilon to accelerate how enterprises connect to the cloud

Epsilon's Direct Cloud Connect solution chosen by VisioNet will offer Indonesian enterprises secure, scalable cloud access, boosting connectivity to top CSPs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
Exclusive: Why cloud is the answer to finance woes
Fintech

Exclusive: Why cloud is the answer to finance woes

Cloud adoption in the finance industry is on the rise, with more than half of APAC enterprises planning to move their finance systems to the cloud.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
Salesforce continues to stumble after critical outage
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce continues to stumble after critical outage

Salesforce faces backlash after a major outage left EU and North America customers' data vulnerable, with permissions issues causing significant disruptions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
New Zealand Govt announces cloud framework agreement with SAP
Data Analytics

New Zealand Govt announces cloud framework agreement with SAP

The New Zealand Government has entered a Cloud Framework Agreement with SAP, enabling streamlined cloud services for all agencies under standardised terms.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Interview: How CTOs should approach analytics
Data Analytics

Interview: How CTOs should approach analytics

SAS CTO Oliver Schabenberger discusses how CTOs can leverage analytics to transform operations and drive innovations in various sectors, including healthcare.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
How Azure ExpressRoute will impact Kiwi businesses
Data Analytics

How Azure ExpressRoute will impact Kiwi businesses

Microsoft's Azure ExpressRoute site launching in Auckland this May promises lower latency, predictable performance, and reduced costs for Kiwi businesses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Supermicro introduces new cloud solutions based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Open source

Supermicro introduces new cloud solutions based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

Supermicro launches new open private cloud solutions on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, optimising server and storage systems for modern data centres.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Exclusive: The major impacts and implications of IoT
Semiconductors

Exclusive: The major impacts and implications of IoT

Advancements in IoT and nanotechnology by LocatorX promise to revolutionise logistics and asset tracking, as CTO Billy Meadow explains.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019
Eight ways to empower children to use the internet safely
Smart Home

Eight ways to empower children to use the internet safely

Digital savvy kids spend 33hrs/week online, but lack cyber safety awareness, prompting vital parental guidance.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Is 5G worth the risk? Czech president says yes
Unified Communications

Is 5G worth the risk? Czech president says yes

President of Czech Republic supports Huawei, believes allegations are baseless. Hopes company will aid digitisation and 5G deployment.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Hands-on Review: Stick Up Cam Battery
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Stick Up Cam Battery

This is a battery-powered indoor/outdoor HD camera with two-way talk, night vision, and versatile mounting options.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2019
Why AI and behaviour analytics should be essential to enterprises
Firewalls

Why AI and behaviour analytics should be essential to enterprises

Cyber threats continue to increase in number and severity, prompting cybersecurity experts to seek new ways to stop malicious actors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2019
Air New Zealand and Microsoft announce ground-breaking digital collaboration
Supply Chain

Air New Zealand and Microsoft announce ground-breaking digital collaboration

Air New Zealand partners with Moog, Microsoft and ST Engineering to revolutionise aerospace supply chains using 3D printing and blockchain technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Can NZ say goodbye to digital divides?
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Can NZ say goodbye to digital divides?

InternetNZ welcomes New Zealand's Digital Inclusion Blueprint to address digital exclusion, focusing on access, skills, trust, and motivation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019
Inland Revenue to shut down services later this week
Unified Communications

Inland Revenue to shut down services later this week

Inland Revenue's tax system will be closed for a week as it implements major changes, including automatic tax refunds and real-time operations.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2019
How Chorus aims to create a fair supply chain
Supply Chain

How Chorus aims to create a fair supply chain

Chorus, Visionstream, and UCG commit to a fair supply chain after an independent review revealed multiple employment law breaches among subcontractors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019