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Ryan Morris-Reade
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Ryan is a freelance writer, web developer, carpenter and tech enthusiast. Based near Auckland, New Zealand, he loves to read and write, cook and eat, build PCs and furniture, play the ukulele and is a keen outdoor enthusiast. When not on a laptop or in the workshop he’s probably exploring New Zealand backcountry with his dog.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.

Stories by Ryan - Page 16

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Oracle ERP users achieve payback in less than a year - report
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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oracle
Oracle ERP users achieve payback in under a year and generate $2.58 for every $1 invested in BlackLine's cloud platform, says a report.
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Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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ddos
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cyber attacks
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Record number of cyberattacks hit companies during Black Friday weekend, with DDoS attacks flooding the internet, says IT security provider Link11.
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Check Point named a major player in endpoint security
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Check Point Software Technologies has been recognized as a Major Player by IDC in the worldwide modern endpoint security market.
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8x8 to acquire cloud-based communications company Fuze
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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uc
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open source
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cloud services
8x8, an integrated cloud communications platform provider, is set to acquire cloud-based communications provider Fuze for $250m.
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Rubrik announces extended ransomware protection for Amazon S3 Object Lock
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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hyperscale
Zero trust data security firm Rubrik has announced extended protection against ransomware with support for Amazon Simple Storage Service Object Lock.
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Qlik extends advanced machine learning capabilities with Amazon SageMaker
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Qlik deepens work with Amazon Web Services, offering advanced analytics connector for Amazon SageMaker and integration with SageMaker Autopilot.
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Okta updates Workflows as standalone offering to accelerate innovation
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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uc
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devops
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apm
Okta announces the availability of Okta Workflows as a standalone offering, providing automation for identity-based business processes.
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AWS unveils latest innovations in cloud, machine learning, 5G, and IoT
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled new innovations in cloud, machine learning, data analytics, 5G, and IoT technology at its re:Invent conference.
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Zoom unveils a load of new updates and features
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Zoom has unveiled a raft of new updates and features to its platform, including enhanced slide control, advanced polling, and attendance status.
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Vocus, SoftIron to create cloud storage solution Datahub
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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hyperscale
Vocus has announced the launch of Datahub, a new cloud storage solution in partnership with open source data storage vendor SoftIron.
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Sales professionals struggling to be relevant in a hybrid 'virtual' selling world
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to hybrid work, impacting buyer and seller relationships, says a report by Wyda. #SalesTraining #HybridWork.
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Sabbath ransomware group rebrands, continues attacks
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Sabbath ransomware group rebrands and launches relentless attacks on critical infrastructure, according to Mandiant research.
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F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
F-Secure partners with the CyberPeace Institute to combat cyber attacks on vulnerable communities, including healthcare providers.
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How the 5G industrial IoT will change different verticals
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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uc
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encryption
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iot
Thales highlights the importance of reliable connectivity for the industrial Internet of Things, stating that 5G networks are already available.
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New chief technology security officer for Qualys ANZ
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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cloud services
Qualys appoints Rahn Wakeley as Chief Technology Security Officer for Australia and New Zealand, focusing on digital transformations.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday set to represent historic security challenges for retailers
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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ddos
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supply chain & logistics
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netscout
Retailers face historic security challenges as cybercriminals launch 5.4 million DDoS attacks in H1 2021, warns NETSCOUT.
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How good software decisions can reduce business costs
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Now is the time to rethink software spend to avoid non-compliance fines and support new ways of working, says SoftwareONE.
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HashiCorp multi-cloud infrastructure automation is now available in Asia-Pacific and Japan
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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malware
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devops
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digital transformation
HashiCorp's Cloud Platform (HCP) is now available in Asia-Pacific and Japan, offering managed service offerings for organizations in the region.
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Research reveals CFO 4.0 instrumental in building the factory of the future
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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erp
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3d printing
Manufacturing CFOs to take on strategic and innovative role in post-pandemic business, says SYSPRO research. Inventory and talent among key concerns.
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Nutanix named leader in HCI for the fifth time by Gartner
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Nutanix has announced it's been named a Leader for the fifth time in the Gartner November 2021 Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software.