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Ryan Morris-Reade
Contributor
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 17

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Gartner: Global smartphone market impacted by supply chain disruption
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
Global smartphone sales to end-users declined 6.8% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, according to new reports from Gartner. .
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Bayer and Microsoft partner to build new cloud-based digital tools
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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data science
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microsoft
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bayer
Bayer has partnered with Microsoft to build new cloud-based digital tools and data science solutions for agriculture and adjacent industries.
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Disconnect between threat and preparedness in ransomware attacks
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Organisations are unprepared for ransomware attacks during off-hour periods despite high concern, says new research.
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IOTech partners with Google Cloud to provide integrated edge-cloud solutions at scale
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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edge computing
IOTech expands partnership with Google Cloud to offer smart edge-cloud solutions for industrial users, addressing challenges like OT/IT integration.
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Fusion5 achieves first for trans-Tasman Microsoft low code application development
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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microsoft
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fusion5
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development
Fusion5 has announced it's the first Microsoft partner based in ANZ to earn the Microsoft Low Code Application Development Advanced Specialisation.
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Organisations suffer security incidents related to exposed secrets in DevOps
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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devops
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pam
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cloud security
Fifty-seven percent of organisations have suffered security incidents related to exposed secrets in DevOps, new research has revealed.
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Juniper Networks named Leader for enterprise wired and wireless LAN infrastructure
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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edge computing
For the second year running, Juniper Networks was named a Leader by Gartner in the 2021 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure. .
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Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Consumers are being warned to prepare for a spike in phishing attacks this holiday season, with cybercriminals expected to impersonate delivery companies.
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29-year-old EY finalist founded and bootstrapped world's fastest-growing pdf software company
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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pdf
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wfh
Kiwi entrepreneur Max Ferguson, founder of software company Lumin, is a finalist in the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
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New VMware Cross-Cloud services available on AWS
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
VMware makes it easier for AWS customers to purchase and deploy Cross-Cloud services, including Carbon Black Cloud, Tanzu, and CloudHealth.
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RingCentral unveils new Microsoft Teams enhancements and BYOC
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
Global enterprise cloud communications provider RingCentral has unveiled a new set of phone capabilities to the Microsoft Teams platform.
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Claroty and JFrog discover 14 vulnerabilities in Busybox
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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open source
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linux
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security vulnerabilities
Team82 and JFrog discover 14 vulnerabilities in the latest version of BusyBox, affecting OT and IoT devices running on Linux.
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Fortinet announces next-gen firewall and secure SD-WAN integration for Microsoft Azure
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Fortinet delivers what it says is the industry's first next-generation firewall and secure SD-WAN integration with Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN.
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AMD displays growing adoption in HPC at the Supercomputing Conference 2021
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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endpoint protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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hpc
AMD has showcased an expanded presence and growing preference in high-performance computing at this year's Supercomputing Conference 2021.
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Entrust study highlights skill shortages with high demand for PKI and digital certificates
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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digital transformation
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iot
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entrust
Digital transformation and workplace evolution are driving demand for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates, according to a global study.
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Google Cloud and Rackspace report shows resisting cloud migration is not an option
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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hyperscale
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daas
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public cloud
Rackspace Technology has announced the results of a global survey conducted with Google Cloud highlighting the rapid pace of cloud adoption.
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Dell shares insights helping organisations navigate the hybrid work future
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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martech
Dell Technologies shares insights on navigating the hybrid work future in the APJ region, highlighting leadership, structure, and culture as key imperatives.
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Blue Prism to integrate with AWS, using AI and machine learning for on-demand intelligent automation
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Blue Prism and Amazon Web Services have partnered to revolutionize how businesses implement intelligent automation.
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NZ information security award finalists revealed
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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awards
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isanz
iSANZ Awards finalists revealed, showcasing the best of New Zealand's cybersecurity sector. Winners to be announced in February 2022.
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Payroll and compliance platform Deel launches in Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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recruitment
Global payroll and compliance platform Deel has launched in Australia and New Zealand, offering businesses access to global talent.