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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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Fujitsu

Fujitsu releases three new D Series enterprise PC models

Wed, 30th May 2018
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healthtech
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pc hardware
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fujitsu
Fujitsu launches three new D Series enterprise PCs featuring Intel's latest processors and enhanced security, plus a 34.1-inch ultra-wide curved monitor.
Growth

UC management oversights costing millions

Wed, 30th May 2018
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uc
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virsae
The oversights uncovered by Virsae's analysis are behind the company's launch of a new service that automates UC systems.
Cisco

Cisco and Spark collaborate to develop a 5G innovation hub

Tue, 29th May 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark announced that Cisco is the first of several collaborators it will be working with to prepare and test the parameters for a 5G network.
Cmi

China Mobile establishes Japan office

Tue, 29th May 2018
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china mobile
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cmi
China Mobile International has opened a Japan office, marking a significant step in its 'Big Connectivity' strategy to meet burgeoning global data demands.
Sel

Schneider Electric launches Masterpact MTZ

Tue, 29th May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Masterpact MTZ is designed to protect electrical systems from damage caused by overloads, short circuits and equipment ground faults.
Wireless charging

BMW launches wireless EV charger

Tue, 29th May 2018
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cartech
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bmw
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evs
BMW has launched a factory-fitted, fully integrated inductive charging facility for the high-voltage battery in a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
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Adobe receives patent for Data Export Controls in Audience Manager

Mon, 28th May 2018
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martech
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data privacy
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software development
Adobe's Data Export Controls feature in Audience Manager aims to protect data privacy and prevent violations of agreements, according to the company.
Alexa find me a job

Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war

Mon, 28th May 2018
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google
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amazon
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alexa
Google claims the top spot in the smart speaker market by shipping 3.2 million units in Q1 2018, surpassing Amazon's 2.5 million Echo shipments.
H4

HAVAL unveils autonomous EV at Auto China 2018

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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cartech
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evs
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haval
HAVAL introduced its first fully autonomous electric SUV at Auto China 2018, alongside new SUV models, and launched its electric-only brand, Ora.
Web werks

Cloudscene releases Q1, 2018 data center operator leaderboard

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Cloudscene unveils Q1 2018's top data centre ops; Equinix leads, followed by significant shifts in Asia-Oceania.
Zte

ZTE ban spells challenge and opportunity in the NZ mobile device market

Mon, 21st May 2018
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zte
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technology gifts
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telcos
The ZTE ban by the U.S. disrupts the New Zealand mobile device market, leaving an 8% share up for grabs and sparking opportunities for other manufacturers.
Cim data centre

NEC's Hadoop data platform helps DMICDC Logistics

Mon, 21st May 2018
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digital signage
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data analytics
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martech
NEC's Hadoop data platform boosts DMICDC Logistics' data handling for their Logistics Data Bank project, enhancing analytics and automating reporting.
Data cenetr

Protecting data, as well as utilising it, is fundamental to business success

Mon, 21st May 2018
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
There is a real opportunity for businesses to gain significant competitive advantages through high-performance computing.
Gaming laptop

Are video games the future of sustainable tourism?

Mon, 21st May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
Play-based learning is increasingly becoming a large part of educating today's learners who grow up in the digital age.
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Why server maintenance is vital for enterprise

Mon, 21st May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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healthtech
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cisco
Interactive's reach beats rivals, servicing all remote Oz/NZ - a boon for businesses needing reliable hardware upkeep.
Sd wlan

SenRa announces partnership with myDevices to enable LoRaWAN adoption in India

Thu, 17th May 2018
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iot
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senra
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mydevices
The partnership between SenRa and myDevices will provide developers and coders free access to commercial grade LoRaWAN connectivity.
Ssd

Innodisk tackles SSD data retention challenges in high temperature

Thu, 17th May 2018
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storage
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flash storage
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ssd storage
Innodisk unveils iRetention technology to counteract SSD data retention issues caused by high temperatures and frequent P/E cycles, enhancing reliability.
Telstra

SnapLogic integrates with Apigee to enhance end-to-end API creation

Thu, 17th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
This latest solution builds on SnapLogic's support for the Google Cloud Platform, which includes existing intelligent connectors.
Google cloud platform

Google Cloud Platform opens a third zone in Singapore

Wed, 16th May 2018
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google
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cloud services
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bbm
The expansion of the Google Cloud Platform region in Singapore allows customers to distribute their apps and storage across multiple zones.
Fibre network

NEC brings AI to submarine cable networks

Wed, 16th May 2018
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digital signage
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displays
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google
NEC announced that successful transmission tests that took place over a commercial subsea cable measuring more than 10,000 kilometers using AI.