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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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Concloud

Consultel Cloud launches NetApp HCI service

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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cloud services
Consultel Cloud has launched Australia's first NetApp hyper-converged infrastructure service, offering flexible, consumption-based cloud models.
Tdata

Tech Data named one of the world's most admired companies

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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tech data
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distributors
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fortune 100
Tech Data has been honoured as one of FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies for the ninth consecutive year, ranking second in its category.
Mork suncloor

Mark Sinclair accelerates WatchGuard ANZ growth and partner momentum

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Based in Sydney, Sinclair will be responsible for expanding the company's market presence in Australia and New Zealand.
Philip cornoin

Philip Cronin to lead Adobe partner engagement in APAC

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Adobe appoints Philip Cronin to direct APAC partner engagement and launch a new Partner Reseller Program, with Damon Scarr spearheading Ad Cloud sales.
Motionstack

ZeroStack announces cloud innovation partner program

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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devops
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partner programmes
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apm
ZeroStack launches its inaugural Cloud Innovation Partner Program to aid resellers in offering affordable, high-performance private cloud solutions globally.
Rugbypass

RugbyPass announces reseller partnership with VeNA

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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rugby
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vena
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rugbypass
VeNA, a local ad tech company, and RugbyPass have signed an exclusive partnership to cover New Zealand and Australia.
Network speeds

Comba Telecom aims to help customers evolve their wireless networks

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Comba Telecom is participating in global 5G trials, developing advanced NR solutions like base station antennas and massive MIMO AAS for network evolution.
Distribution

CounterPath announces distribution agreement with Soft Solutions

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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uc
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soft solutions
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distributors
This agreement will enable the sale of CounterPath Bria Stretto subscription services throughout Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
Alexa find me a job

Ask SEEK to find you a job with Alexa

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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seek
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job advertising
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alexa
SEEK launches voice-activated job search in Australia via Amazon Alexa, offering career insights and updates, marking a tech milestone in employment services.
Assassins hidden

Assassin's Creed Origins DLC gets a release date

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
Players can continue their journey through Ancient Egypt with a wide variety of new content, including several hours of storyline quests.
Braven pro

Braven introduces lightweight, durable and loud Bluetooth speakers

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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speakers
Braven unveils the Ready Pro and Ready Solo, two new Bluetooth speakers boasting lightweight durability and impressive sound quality for outdoor escapades.
Gaming pc

The world's smallest gaming PC packs a big punch

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc gaming
Portable handheld console GPD WIN 2 claims to be able to run AAA games smoothly, with ultimate compactness and long battery life.
Ausgames

Australian game developers march on, generating $118 million of revenue

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
The Australian video game development industry continues to flourish, despite minimal recognition from their government.
Parents beware

Parents beware! Malware may be hitchhiking on game apps

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Cyber-criminals are targeting game apps intended for children, infecting them with 'AdultSwine' malware on Google Play, Check Point researchers warn.
Checkpiont

CheckPoint aims to tackle mental health issues using video games

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mental health
CheckPoint has unveiled its first trailer for a new webseries aimed at tackling mental health issues through video games, launching on 29 January.
Smityes5

SMITE players, get ready for a new map and a new challenge

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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smite
SMITE's season five introduces its largest-ever map and gameplay overhaul, plus new gods, starting with Cerberus. Play the update from January 17th.
Samsoundbar

Samsung unveils distortion cancelling soundbar

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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samsung
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home theatre
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soundbar
Samsung unveils new NW700 Sound+ soundbar at CES 2018, featuring distortion-cancelling technology and a slim design for wall mounting.
Pbattlegrounds

Paladins: Battlegrounds promises battle royale with a twist

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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battle royale
Hi-Rez Studios unveils Paladins: Battlegrounds at Hi-Rez Expo, the first hero-shooter battle royale. Dive into a fantasy world with team dynamics.
Jselfdribve

Jaguar Land Rover backs self-driving taxi startup

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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jaguar land rover
Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion Ventures invests USD $4.1 million in Voyage to support the global development of self-driving taxis, starting in California.
Arogue

Assassin's Creed Rogue gets a second chance to shine on PS4

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered will be available on March 20, 2018, for PlayStation 4.