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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.
Former TechDay team member.

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Xero unveils largest bank reconciliation improvements in a decade

Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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Xero unveils major improvements to bank reconciliation, with an all-new design and AI-powered algorithms for more accurate suggestions.
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Jamf releases major updates including remote screen sharing and M1 support

Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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Apple enterprise management company Jamf has rolled out new IT management functionality to simplify app deployment and updates.
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Global revenue of $400 billion by 2025 forecast for IaaS and PaaS markets - IDC report

Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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IDC has published a report forecasting the IaaS and PaaS markets will have combined revenues of $400 billion by 2025.
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Forescout uncovers 14 major OT vulnerabilities, impacting millions of critical infrastructure devices

Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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Forescout Research Labs and JFrog Security Research have disclosed a set of 14 new vulnerabilities affecting operational technology (OT) devices.
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New and improved admin portal for LogMeIn's GoToConnect

Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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LogMeIn has announced a new administrative portal for its unified communications and collaboration (UCC) product, GoToConnect.
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An extra $1.9 trillion can be generated by millennials working flexibly

Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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Research from Citrix shows young professionals, those 'born digital', can globally drive an extra $1.9 trillion in profits if empowered to work flexibly.
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Despite 100% of companies experiencing security incidents, 64% still deploy AWS services weekly

Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Vectra AI finds that even though 100% of companies have experienced a security incident, they continue to expand, with 64% deploying new AWS services weekly.
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Xero reveals the Xero App Store - Find, trial and buy apps

Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Xero has opened the Xero App Store, a new way for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers to discover and purchase apps.
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Microsoft's cloud OS Windows 365 now available - Full Windows 10 and 11 from any device

Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Microsoft launches Windows 365, a cloud OS service allowing users to stream Windows 10 or 11 from any device, including macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.
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Alkira strengthens ties with Amazon Web Services

Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Alkira has announced a stronger business relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and is now listed on the AWS Marketplace.
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Adobe Sign and Adobe Experience Manager are now available as cloud services hosted on Azure

Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Adobe has announced the availability of Adobe Sign and Adobe Experience Manager as cloud services, both hosted on Microsoft Azure.
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Rackspace Technology appoints Angeline Maronese as managing director of ANZ

Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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Rackspace Technology has announced the executive appointment of Angeline Maronese as managing director of Australia and New Zealand, effective immediately.
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65% of employers focus more on employee experience in 2021 than two years ago

Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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A new report reveals 65% of employers focus more on the employee experience in 2021 than two years ago, largely due to COVID-19.
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Square to acquire Afterpay for approximately AUD$40 billion

Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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Square to acquire Australian buy now, pay later firm Afterpay in a $29bn deal aimed at delivering more compelling financial products and services.
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Google Cloud and SAP SE announce an expanded strategic partnership

Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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Google Cloud and SAP aim to help customers execute business transformations with Google Cloud capabilities in AI and machine learning.
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Red Hat and Nutanix announce strategic partnership for cloud-native applications

Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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Red Hat and Nutanix have announced a strategic partnership to build, scale and manage cloud-native applications on-premises and in hybrid clouds.
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SNP acquires SAP data specialist Datavard

Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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SNP SE acquires software and consulting company Datavard AG to strengthen its platform strategy in data transformation and management.
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AWS consulting partner CMD Solutions casts talent net with IT training boot camp

Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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AWS consulting partner, CMD Solutions, has launched learnCMD, an intensive employment pathway program for IT professionals to address the talent shortage.
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Workday survey explores the impact of COVID-19 on finance and the lack of data insights

Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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Workday has announced its chief financial officer survey results, exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on the finance function.
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Mastercard's new Start Path program supports digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency startups

Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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Mastercard has announced its latest Start Path global start-up engagement program supporting digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies.