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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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Mulricloud

Alibaba Cloud and TAS announce cloud services partnership

Wed, 16th May 2018
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Alibaba Cloud and TAS have joined forces to deliver advanced, secure cloud services to enhance the financial services industry in Australia.
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Telco services the next frontier for IT providers cementing client relationships

Wed, 16th May 2018
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uc
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partner programmes
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As MSPs, companies would incur a reoccurring revenue and have a stronger relationship with clients as they would be offering several services to them.
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How Microsoft's new drone deal will help farmers combat crop disease

Mon, 14th May 2018
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public cloud
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edge computing
Microsoft's tie-up with DJI will equip drones with advanced AI to help farmers detect and combat crop diseases, transforming precision farming.
Distribution

Stealthbits and emt Distribution partner to deliver end-to-end cybersecurity

Mon, 14th May 2018
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emt Distribution announced an exclusive distribution agreement with New Jersey-based Stealthbits Technologies.
Data centre

Hitachi Vantara unveils industry leading AI operations

Mon, 14th May 2018
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storage
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Hitachi Vantara launches AI-driven innovations to modernise data centres, unveiling high-performance storage systems with a 100% data availability guarantee.
Fujitsu

Fujitsu chooses Box to strengthen collaboration on internal communication platform

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Box announced that Fujitsu has adopted Box as its content collaboration tool on its global communication platform.
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IOT Group gains momentum with new major shareholder

Mon, 14th May 2018
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blockchain
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iot
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partners
IOT Group's major shareholder, Talk to Geoffrey, is set to boost its stake from 2% to 19.5%, enhancing IOT's financial strength and blockchain strategy.
Comptia

Ixia enables VMware NSX partners to accelerate certification of network products

Mon, 14th May 2018
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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sdn
The solution uses Ixia's IxNetwork to enable network equipment manufacturer partners to self-certify their products.
5g

Comba Telecom constructs wireless coverage for Bangkok Metro's Blue Line

Thu, 10th May 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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das
In this project, Comba Telecom has delivered a full turnkey solution encompassing site survey, network design, equipment supply and installation.
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Sino Group and China Mobile Hong Kong sign a strategic memorandum of understanding

Thu, 10th May 2018
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colocation
Under the partnership with CMHK, IoT and big data technologies will be applied to enhance the experience of Sino Group's commercial tenants.
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Bridge Data Centres expands APAC footprint

Thu, 10th May 2018
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dc
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colocation
Bridge Data Centres has bolstered its presence in the Asia Pacific region with the acquisition of two data centres in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, from PNB.
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SICC and vCargo Cloud launch world's first blockchain-based eCO

Thu, 10th May 2018
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eco
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Developed by VCC the eCO platform will vastly improve transparency, security and efficiency in authenticating trade documents.
Coding

Progress enables developers to quickly add chatbots to apps

Thu, 10th May 2018
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Progress unveils the first chatbot-specific UI components for Telerik and Kendo UI, streamlining chatbot integration for .NET and JavaScript developers.
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India data center spending to reach US$2.7 billion in 2018

Wed, 9th May 2018
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iaas
India's data centre hardware spending will reach USD $2.7 billion in 2018, a 2.6% rise, while software spending surges by 10%, says Gartner.
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Uber aims to 'elevate' its service with flying taxis

Wed, 9th May 2018
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cartech
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uber
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transport
Uber's new VTOL aircraft promise to cut down commute times and reduce traffic congestion, but safety concerns cloud their aerial ambitions.
Mkasterrcard

Why Kiwis tend to prefer contactless payment

Tue, 8th May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Millennials continue to drive contactless payments, with almost 9 in 10 people aged 25 to 34 using contactless technology.
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Volvo Cars and Trucks share live vehicle data, creepy or efficient?

Tue, 8th May 2018
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cartech
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volvo
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automotive
Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks will share live hazard data to enhance road safety, raising questions about whether this advance is efficient or invasive.
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Volvo to embed Google in next-gen infotainment system

Tue, 8th May 2018
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cartech
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Volvo announced it is working with Google to embed Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services.
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HAVAL reveals a new plug-in hybrid car

Mon, 7th May 2018
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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evs
HAVAL unveils the P8, its first plug-in hybrid, set to debut at Auto China 2018 under the luxury brand WEY, promising 250kW output and impressive features.
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Google reveals how you're using AI in your daily life

Mon, 7th May 2018
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ai
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cybersecurity
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google
Google unveils 13 surprising ways AI is integrated into daily life, from Google Photos to Maps, showcasing AI's pervasive role in enhancing user experiences.