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 27
YouTube 'encourages' user engagement with new live features
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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video
YouTube enhances live streaming with new features like chat replay, automatic captions, and location tags, aiming to boost user engagement and accessibility.
Huawei launches intelligent all-flash array for mission-critical services
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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storage
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
Compared with previous generations, the new model provides twice the performance, topping the all-flash storage market.
Fujitsu to deliver base station hardware to NTT DOCOMO
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Fujitsu announced that it has agreed to provide NTT DOCOMO with base station hardware that it intends to commercialize for 5G.
How to ensure your organisation doesn't get hooked by phishing scams
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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phishing
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email security
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trend micro
While many organisations recognise phishing as serious, they often struggle to obtain quality information about specific threats.
Samsung's new image sensor can 'slow down' time
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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samsung
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photography
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hdr
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.
Land Rover's latest and greatest… phone?
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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land rover
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technology gifts
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outdoors
The new Land Rover Explore mobile phone is supposedly tough and capable, like the Discovery SUV that inspired it.
MacBook watch out, Huawei sets sights on PC market
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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pc hardware
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notebook
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mobility
Huawei takes aim at Apple's MacBook with its new MateBook X Pro, featuring a FullView Display, powerful specs, and innovative privacy features.
Vodafone and Huawei test IP microwave backhaul for 5G
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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.
Intel set to bring 5G PCs to customers in 2019
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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uc
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network infrastructure
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5g & beyond
Intel announced its collaboration with Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft to bring 5G connectivity to Windows PCs.
Spaceborne computer set to teraFLOP its way across the Solar System
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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spacetech
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hpe
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solar power
HPE's super space computer, launched into space by SpaceX, has achieved one teraFLOP status and is running smoothly.
Snapdragon 845: Immersing users in a brave new world of VR
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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qualcomm
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snapdragon
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform is set to revolutionise VR and AR with its advanced capabilities, promising to merge physical and digital realms.
Riverbed embraces the power of one-click connectivity
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Riverbed Technology enhances SteelConnect with one-click connectivity to AWS, Azure, Wi-Fi integration, and LTE, simplifying hybrid IT management and security.
The end is nigh, doors can no longer stop robots
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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robots
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robots vs people
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boston dynamics
BostonDynamics' SpotMini, a dextrous home robot, now can open doors, signifying a leap in mobile manipulation tech.
Ex-Cyclone Gita may have blown away your internet
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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chorus
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fibre
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cyclone computers
Ex-Cyclone Gita disrupts internet for about 1,000 Kiwi households, mostly due to power outages. Chorus works to restore services but access issues persist.
How Spark's transformation strategy impacted their bottom line
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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uc
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spark
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pipe
Spark's financial results for H1 FY18 show progress on its transformation strategy, with strong performance in mobile, cloud, security, and service management.
Qualcomm, Samsung and KT achieve multi-vendor 5G NR interoperability
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The end-to-end 5G NR interoperability testing demonstrated the essential components of the 5G NR air interface.
NEC contributes to virtualized network ecosystem
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
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devops
NEC announced its membership to the OpenMSA community, an open source ecosystem launched by UBiqube for promoting virtualized network orchestration.
Hills appoints CEO, David Lenz, as MD
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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supply chain
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hills
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distributors
David Lenz appointed managing director of Hills as part of company's ongoing transformational journey. Challenges with Milestone Systems still unresolved.
Eaton appoints Gavin Swadling as ANZ channel boss
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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eaton
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job moves
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industrial
As part of his new role, Swadling will develop Eaton's PQ channel vision, strategy and business plan to drive interaction with its partners.
Juniper Networks' new portfolio aims to make enterprises multicloud-ready
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Juniper Networks has launched an expanded range of offerings to help businesses achieve a secure and automated multicloud environment.