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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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Kitter

The VR game that promises to make you smarter

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Croteam and Devolver Digital launch The Talos Principle VR on Steam, offering a brain-boosting puzzle experience compatible with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
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Microsoft unveils their latest mixed reality headsets

Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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surface book
Microsoft has unveiled new mixed reality headsets and the Surface Book 2, alongside the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update aiming to revolutionise creativity.
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Fujitsu's first end-to-end service for network security

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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supply chain
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fujitsu
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enterprise security
Fujitsu has launched a new assessment consulting service in Japan to help customers meet US NIST SP800-171 security standards, offering end-to-end support.
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Linbit and eCloudtech strike an intercontinental deal

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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dlp
Linbit partners with eCloudtech to deliver their suite of products to the Chinese market, aiming to become the standard in Linux for critical workloads.
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Hitachi automates optimized production schedules

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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storage
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iot
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hitachi
Hitachi launches factory simulator & assembly navigation system to generate optimized production schedules & 3D work instructions using IoT.
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The cloud VPN market could be worth US$8 billion by 2022

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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vpns
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cloud services
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tablets
The Cloud VPN Market is projected to soar to USD $8.78 billion by 2022, driven by the rising demand for cloud-based networking technologies and solutions.
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Australia's Govt deploys Rimes' managed data services

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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apac expansion
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rimes
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managed data
Rimes Technologies has been chosen by QIC, the investment fund for the Australian government, to implement its Managed Data Services.
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Oracle lets SMBs create custom apps without software expertise

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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apm
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lcnc
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software development
The program works through an intuitive visual development interface, with no need for prior development experience...
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VeloCloud aims to enable the retail revolution

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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open source
VeloCloud's SD-WAN technology helps retailers tackle digital transformation challenges, delivering seamless customer experiences in-store and online.
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Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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cisco
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cyber criminal
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dimension data
Cisco and Dimension Data urge firms to proactively combat cyber threats as ransomware attacks surge, with nearly half of businesses hit in 2016.
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Nutanix enterprise cloud software is taking Asia by storm

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Nutanix's software-driven enterprise cloud solution attracts customers in Southeast Asia, bucking the forecasted lackluster IT spend in 2017.
Note8

Kantar reveals that Samsung remains the king of smartphones

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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apple
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samsung
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oppo
iOS sees growth in US, China, Germany, France & Spain but weakens in UK, as Samsung boosts Android sales in UK.
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Nouveau Labs aims to reinvent AI, analytics and automation

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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robots
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uc
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data analytics
Bangalore-based Nouveau Labs sets course to lead in AI with a new centre for robotic automation, bolstering its analytics and cognitive tech operations.
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Fujitsu launches blockchain money transfer service with major Japanese banks

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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blockchain
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fujitsu
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digitalisation
Fujitsu teams up with top Japanese banks to start blockchain-based P2P money transfer trials, heralding a cashless era.
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SOTI combine mobility and IoT management with Linux support

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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open source
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linux
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mobility
SOTI MobiControl will now enable remote support of Linux-based devices, machines and intelligent IoT endpoints...
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Aussies fear Big Brother may steal data from old phones

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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techcollect
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e-waste & recycling
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technology gifts
Nearly half of Australians cling to old gadgets, fearing personal data loss, undervaluing e-waste recycling's environmental gains.
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Smartphones guide the way for Sailing World Cup participants

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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fujitsu
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technology gifts
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smartphones
The service will provide racers information on their location within the marine race area as well as automatic warnings...
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Robots in diplomacy: Super-robot sits in on UN meeting

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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robots
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ai
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united nations
At a UN debate on AI's future, Sophia the robot's attendance sparks discussions on ethics and global inequality in tech distribution.
Kindle

The Kindle is back, and it's basically a submarine now

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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amazon
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kindle
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waterproof
Amazon's new Kindle Oasis dives into waterproof reading, with a high-res screen and weeks-long battery, made for bath to poolside page-turning.
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DJI reveals the world's first super-camera optimised for drones

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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drones
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dji
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photography
DJI has unveiled the Zenmuse X7, the first Super 35 digital film camera designed for drones, offering superior image quality and a new colour system.