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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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Alibaba

Alibaba opens the door to cloud at Olympic Games showcase

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
Alibaba debuts its Olympic Games showcase in Gangneung, illustrating how cloud technology can revolutionise event experiences for fans and athletes alike.
Zebra 91sitqv

Zebra supercharges Winc, saving 1,200 hours of manpower

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Winc upgraded its existing system to Zebra's TC55 to improve driver productivity and enhance customer experience.
Bitglass

Bitglass appoints its first APAC VP of sales

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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casb
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cybersecurity
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bitglass
Shephard will be responsible for building on the early success of Bitglass in APJ, with a focus on new channel partner recruitment.
5gqal

Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem selected for 5G NR trials

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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uc
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semiconductors
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5g & beyond
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X50 5G modem will power live 5G NR trials with Vodafone and other global operators as part of a push to commercialise 5G by 2019.
Fallback

Upskilling made easy with remote online courses

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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martech
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adobe
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tablets
In the modern workplace having a team of digital experts is vital, however, training is costly and very often time-consuming.
Preview dolphino

Sony reveals their new VR venture at ISE 2018

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sony
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ar
At ISE 2018, Sony unveiled Sonic Surf VR, an advanced audio technology promising immersive, interactive soundscapes for diverse applications.
Screenshot 2018 12 17 at 4

Which GPU will give you the most bang for your buck?

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rog
The ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1070TI-A8G-GAMING offers top-tier performance and cooling at a competitive price, making it a top choice for gamers seeking value.
Iot

Keppel Urban Solutions signs MOU with Envision

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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iot
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solar power
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keppel
Keppel Urban Solutions and Envision sign MOU, leveraging each other's expertise in clean energy and smart cities for global development and integration.
Seol

DHL trade data suggests South Korea's tech boom will spur on growth

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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semiconductors
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dhl
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trade
South Korea manufactures nearly 20% of the world's semiconductor market and more than 60% of the world's memory chips.
Data center

VisIC Technologies partners with TSMC to offer power device solutions

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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bt
VisIC is sampling the industry's first 1200V GaN modules and is announcing a major manufacturing partnership with TSMC.
Adobe thing

Adobe introduces content intelligence to transform customer experience

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Adobe survey finds teens spend 11h daily on digital media; Adobe boosts Experience Manager to meet content demands.
Warp drive

Kiwi company receives over US$8.5 million in financing round

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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nyriad
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exascale computing
Nyriad, an exascale computing firm from New Zealand, secured over USD $8.5 million in Series A funding, totalling USD $11 million raised to date.
Magic quad

FusionCube receives challenger position in Gartner's magic quadrant

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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converged infrastructure
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healthtech
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huawei
Huawei's FusionCube named a Challenger in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for hyperconverged infrastructure, reflecting its global market influence and tech edge.
Cl marketplace

Ingram Micro strengthens its presence in APAC with new cloud marketplace

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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microsoft
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cloud marketplace
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro expands its APAC footprint by launching a new cloud marketplace in Malaysia, tapping into the region's growing demand for cloud solutions.
Gpx

GPX announced its continued expansion plans

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
GPX Mumbai 2 will be a next generation Tier 4 certified standalone 60,000 square foot facility with 16MW of power.
Cellphone

2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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uc
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2degrees
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2g
2degrees to shut down 2G network on March 15. Customers urged to upgrade to 3G or 4G devices to continue receiving service.
Fibre network

SKY Cable selects Calix AXOS platform to enhance subscriber experience

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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calix
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ftth
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sky cable
Purpose built for the unique needs of cable operators, Calix AXOS software defined PON leaps beyond simple fiber.
Ai

NEC uses AI to optimize the allocation of network resources

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
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sdn
This solution uses AI to automatically classify IoT services based on the characteristics of the traffic that flows into a network.
Ecosytm

Ecosystm promises to democratise data availability

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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ecosystm
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market analyst
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private equity
Ecosystm has launched its digital research platform, aiming to democratise data accessibility and transparency. The beta phase precedes a full launch in March.
5g

Telstra launches 5G innovation centre

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Telstra opened a 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast where it will test next-generation mobile technologies in Australia.