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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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Cloud intergration

The best VPNs: How to safely transfer files

Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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Choosing the right VPN for torrenting involves navigating various factors such as jurisdiction, speed, and logging policies to safeguard your file transfers.
Silver bullet

Is AI the 'silver bullet' IT decision makers make it out to be?

Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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cybersecurity
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threat landscape
Three in four IT decision makers are being misled by the hype surrounding AI and machine learning in cybersecurity, according to new research from ESET.
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Macquarie Telecom announces Sydney data center development

Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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Macquarie Telecom is set to expand its Sydney data centre, Macquarie Park Intellicenter, into a 43MW campus, starting with a 16MW increase this year.
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Why Complexica's CRM system landed them a business award

Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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crm
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complexica
Complexica, a provider of AI software for sales optimization, has won the 2018 Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation.
Solar power

HPE and TACC build the world's first solar-powered supercomputer

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hpe
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solar power
HPE and TACC unveil Hikari, the world's first solar-powered supercomputer, aimed at revolutionising energy usage in high-performance computing.
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Lenovo implements water cooling at the University of Birmingham

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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The university project, which is the first of its kind in the UK, is projected to reduce cooling energy by up to 83%.
Ovum

Diligent and Brainloop fortify cloud governance offering

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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storage
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Diligent completes acquisition of Brainloop, making it the leading supplier of high-security collaboration software in Europe.
B1

Why NEXTDC believes corporate social responsibility is vital

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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nextdc
NEXTDC launches 'Live to Give' CSR program, partnering with The Smith Family, Pledge 1%, and offering $1 to $1 donation matching for key charities.
Saas

Are data integration tools still on the rise?

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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data analytics
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planning
For the eighth year, SAS is a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for data integration, reflecting market shifts to metadata-driven and hybrid solutions.
Security

Why you need to go beyond SIEM to stay secure

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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siem
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
Advanced threats are bypassing traditional security measures and are compromising the integrity of IT environments at an alarming rate.
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Getronics completes acquisition of ITS Overlap in France

Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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its
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getronics
Getronics strengthens its foothold in France by acquiring leading ICT integrator ITS Overlap, enhancing its services for 400 customers and annual €50m turnover.
Cloud sourcing

Why information management systems are moving to the cloud

Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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crm
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hybrid cloud
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ecm
Information management is steadily transitioning to the cloud, driven by increasing trust in providers and the flexibility of hybrid solutions.
Ssd

Western digital introduces new dual-port SAS SSD for servers

Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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intel
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western digital
New Ultrastar DC SS530 SAS SSD by Western Digital sets market record for density & speed, slashing data centre TCO.
Santacruz

Santa Cruz Seaside Company modernises its data center with Cohesity

Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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hyperscale
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microsoft
Santa Cruz Seaside Company overhauls IT infrastructure with Cohesity, simplifying data management and backup processes for their iconic amusement park.
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Exclusive: Enterprises need to analyse and optimise their data to succeed

Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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planning
Qrious CEO Nathalie Morris discusses data optimisation, integration, and the goals the company sets out to achieve.
Cyber sec

WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication for SMBs

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard launches AuthPoint, a cloud-based multi-factor authentication solution tailored for SMBs, addressing their cost and complexity concerns.
V cool

Retrofit or replace: Four scenarios for optimising cooling systems

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Data centre cooling face-lifts yield significant savings, with Vertiv's insights revealing payback in under 4 years.
Dcngreen

How to minimise data centre environmental impact

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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lenovo
As AI and supercomputing drive advances, balancing data centre performance with reduced energy consumption is vital for a sustainable future.
Telstra

Datacom report revenue growth despite overall loss

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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software development
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microsoft
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datacom
Datacom Group reports 9.3% revenue growth to NZ$1.27bn for FY2018, marking 20 years of continuous revenue growth.
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Quantum computing will be worth US$15 billion by 2028

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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quantum computing
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software development
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ibm
Total revenues generated from quantum computing services will exceed US$15 billion by 2028 forecasts ABI research.