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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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Bitglass

Bitglass appoints its first APAC VP of sales

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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casb
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cybersecurity
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bitglass
Shephard will be responsible for building on the early success of Bitglass in APJ, with a focus on new channel partner recruitment.
Fast internet

Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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uc
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iot
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wireless networks
Accelerated Concepts announced it has launched an Australian-designed 4G failover router that delivers NBN speeds.
5gqal

Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem selected for 5G NR trials

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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uc
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semiconductors
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5g & beyond
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X50 5G modem will power live 5G NR trials with Vodafone and other global operators as part of a push to commercialise 5G by 2019.
Preview dolphino

Sony reveals their new VR venture at ISE 2018

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sony
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ar
At ISE 2018, Sony unveiled Sonic Surf VR, an advanced audio technology promising immersive, interactive soundscapes for diverse applications.
Screenshot 2018 12 17 at 4

Which GPU will give you the most bang for your buck?

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rog
The ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1070TI-A8G-GAMING offers top-tier performance and cooling at a competitive price, making it a top choice for gamers seeking value.
Iot

Keppel Urban Solutions signs MOU with Envision

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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iot
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solar power
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keppel
Keppel Urban Solutions and Envision sign MOU, leveraging each other's expertise in clean energy and smart cities for global development and integration.
Magic quad

FusionCube receives challenger position in Gartner's magic quadrant

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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converged infrastructure
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healthtech
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huawei
Huawei's FusionCube named a Challenger in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for hyperconverged infrastructure, reflecting its global market influence and tech edge.
Cl marketplace

Ingram Micro strengthens its presence in APAC with new cloud marketplace

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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microsoft
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cloud marketplace
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro expands its APAC footprint by launching a new cloud marketplace in Malaysia, tapping into the region's growing demand for cloud solutions.
Vent it

Venn IT kicks off 2018 with new Melbourne branch

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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commvault
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venn it
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partners
Heading up the new Melbourne branch is Ashley Diffey who joins Venn IT Solutions with more than 15 years of experience.
Cellphone

2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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uc
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2degrees
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2g
2degrees to shut down 2G network on March 15. Customers urged to upgrade to 3G or 4G devices to continue receiving service.
Ai

NEC uses AI to optimize the allocation of network resources

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
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sdn
This solution uses AI to automatically classify IoT services based on the characteristics of the traffic that flows into a network.
Epicor deal

Epicor partners with Implemento as part of regional expansion

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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supply chain
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erp
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epicor
Epicor partners with Implemento to resell Epicor ERP in Australia, targeting midmarket manufacturing enterprises in the defence industry supply chain.
Ovo 2

Ever wanted to hire a robotic teacher? Soon you'll be able to

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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robots
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ai
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robot teacher
OVO's egg-shaped robot, Danovo, wows CES 2018 with its ability to interact, project images, and provide educational programs for kids.
Epson

Epson named one of the top 100 global innovators

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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robots
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ai
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printing
Epson named as a top global innovator for the seventh year in a row, holding a significant number of global patents.
Ar trend

Augmented reality and machine learning dominate Deloitte predictions

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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semiconductors
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healthtech
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cloud services
Deloitte predicts 2018 to be the tipping point for AR and machine learning in business, with substantial growth and shifts anticipated in various industries.
Harbour isp

Harbour ISP appoints Adam Simpson as CEO

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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isp
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bupa
While retiring from day-to-day management of the business, Charles Tym continues as a director of Harbour ISP.
Cisco

Cisco completes acquisition of BroadSoft

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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uc
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cisco
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contact centre
Together, Cisco and BroadSoft aim to deliver a full suite of collaboration experiences to power the future of work.
Ecosytm

Ecosystm promises to democratise data availability

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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ecosystm
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market analyst
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private equity
Ecosystm has launched its digital research platform, aiming to democratise data accessibility and transparency. The beta phase precedes a full launch in March.
5g

Telstra launches 5G innovation centre

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Telstra opened a 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast where it will test next-generation mobile technologies in Australia.
Aws 2

AWS gives Powerupcloud premier consulting partner status

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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devops
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Powerupcloud has earned premier consulting partner status with AWS, solidifying its rapid rise and expertise in Cloud, DevOps, Big Data, and AI solutions.