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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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Samsung's new image sensor can 'slow down' time
Samsung

Samsung's new image sensor can 'slow down' time

Samsung unveils the ISOCELL Fast 2L3 image sensor, enabling super-slow-motion video at 960 frames per second and sharper low-light photos with reduced noise.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
Land Rover's latest and greatest… phone?
Land Rover

Land Rover's latest and greatest… phone?

The new Land Rover Explore mobile phone is supposedly tough and capable, like the Discovery SUV that inspired it.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
MacBook watch out, Huawei sets sights on PC market
PC Hardware

MacBook watch out, Huawei sets sights on PC market

Huawei takes aim at Apple's MacBook with its new MateBook X Pro, featuring a FullView Display, powerful specs, and innovative privacy features.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
CtrlS launches Bangalore's first tier 4 data center
Hyperscale

CtrlS launches Bangalore's first tier 4 data center

CtrlS is launching Bangalore's first tier 4 datacenter, assessed as one of the largest tier 4 datacenters in South India.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
Huawei SD-WAN solution wins iF Design award
Network Infrastructure

Huawei SD-WAN solution wins iF Design award

Huawei's SD-WAN uCPE AR650 wins top honours at the iF Design award, impressing judges with its flexible deployment and high-performance design.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
Vodafone and Huawei test IP microwave backhaul for 5G
Unified Communications

Vodafone and Huawei test IP microwave backhaul for 5G

Vodafone and Huawei's lab tests show IP microwave links can achieve up to 2.7 Gbps, presenting a viable 5G backhaul solution with low latency.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
Intel set to bring 5G PCs to customers in 2019
Unified Communications

Intel set to bring 5G PCs to customers in 2019

Intel announced its collaboration with Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft to bring 5G connectivity to Windows PCs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
On-Demand data center interconnection platform deploys PoP
Disaster Recovery

On-Demand data center interconnection platform deploys PoP

Datacenter.com's new Amsterdam facility sees the deployment of DCspine's PoP, enhancing cloud service connectivity across 30+ Netherlands-based data centres.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Spaceborne computer set to teraFLOP its way across the Solar System
Space Technologies

Spaceborne computer set to teraFLOP its way across the Solar System

HPE's super space computer, launched into space by SpaceX, has achieved one teraFLOP status and is running smoothly.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Snapdragon 845: Immersing users in a brave new world of VR
AR, VR & Metaverse

Snapdragon 845: Immersing users in a brave new world of VR

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform is set to revolutionise VR and AR with its advanced capabilities, promising to merge physical and digital realms.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Riverbed embraces the power of one-click connectivity
Network Infrastructure

Riverbed embraces the power of one-click connectivity

Riverbed Technology enhances SteelConnect with one-click connectivity to AWS, Azure, Wi-Fi integration, and LTE, simplifying hybrid IT management and security.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Huawei uses AI-powered smartphone to autonomously drive a car
Semiconductors

Huawei uses AI-powered smartphone to autonomously drive a car

Huawei pushes the limits of AI with its Mate 10 Pro, transforming a Porsche Panamera into a driverless car that not only sees but understands its surroundings.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
Ranovus announces CFP2 direct detect transceiver for data center applications
Hyperscale

Ranovus announces CFP2 direct detect transceiver for data center applications

Ranovus' products are now in lab trials with multiple optical networking equipment vendors for 5G mobility and cloud infrastructure markets lined up.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
The University of Auckland gets its own AR expert
EduTech

The University of Auckland gets its own AR expert

The University of Auckland welcomes leading AR expert Professor Mark Billinghurst, boosting their AR capabilities at the Bioengineering Institute.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Samsung's 'star' lands as the S9 and S9+ arrive in NZ
Digital Signage

Samsung's 'star' lands as the S9 and S9+ arrive in NZ

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in New Zealand, promising a revolution in smartphone photography with its advanced camera technology and AR Emoji.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Game review: Samsara is a puzzle lover's dream game
Gaming

Game review: Samsara is a puzzle lover's dream game

Samsara, a captivating 2D indie puzzle game from New Zealand, combines intricate block mechanics and an immersive story, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Colt connectivity arrives for enterprises and cloud providers in Japan
Data Analytics

Colt connectivity arrives for enterprises and cloud providers in Japan

Colt is expanding its 100Gbps connectivity solutions in Japan, enhancing services for enterprises and cloud providers, centred on Tokyo's Inzai Data Center.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Park Place expands service offering to fit entire IT lifecycle
IT services

Park Place expands service offering to fit entire IT lifecycle

Park Place Technologies expands its IT lifecycle services in Southeast Asia with the acquisition of Axentel Technologies, enhancing its regional presence.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018