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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 39

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Research finds top-ranked sites in Google result fail user experience test
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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google
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cloud services
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websites
Research suggests that websites ranked in Googles top 20 search results fail to meet the user experience threshold.
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Entrust acquires identity verification company WorldReach
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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travel
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identity proofing
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entrust
Global security company Entrust has acquired WorldReach, enabling solutions for Digital Traveller and Citizen Identity experiences.
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6G guidelines outlined in paper released by NGMN
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance publishes its first 6G white paper, outlining drivers and vision for the next generation of mobile networks.
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Oracle integrates ServiceNow into its cloud infrastructure
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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public cloud
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iaas
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multi-cloud
Oracle integrates ServiceNow into its cloud infrastructure to give enterprise customers a single dashboard for managing their cloud resources.
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Ministry of Health trials wearable devices to help detect COVID-19
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Ministry of Health trials wearable devices at border to detect COVID-19. App, Elarm, monitors heart rate and notifies users of early physiological changes.
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Spark selects new platform for workers
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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crm
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uc
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cx
Spark NZ has chosen Calabrio to provide a cloud-based workforce management solution as part of its Unified Front Line initiative.
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Telcos focus on security as new wave of 5G rolls out
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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uc
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firewalls
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ddos
Telcos are working to prioritise security measures to protect core network configuration services as the new wave of 5G networks commences.
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Organisations' struggle to achieve data-driven growth
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Only 13% of organisations excel at delivering on their data strategy, according to a new report by MIT Technology Review Insights and Databricks.
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NZ startups show strong growth despite COVID-19 challenges
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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pwc
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investment
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angel investments
New Zealand startup investment has grown and matured despite the challenges of COVID-19, according to a report from PwC and the Angel Association.
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Employees say Slack should stay after the pandemic
Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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uc
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collaboration
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business communications
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, collaboration platforms such as Slack have become the primary communication tool for the majority of organizations.
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Aruba launches new data management solution
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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cloud services
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data management
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cloud specialists
Aruba launches new Database as a Service solution for managing data in the cloud, offering scalability and secure options.
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FortiGuard appoints former cyber warfare officer
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Former RAAF cyber warfare officer Mark Robson joins FortiGuard to provide 24/7 threat response coverage for clients in Oceania.
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Employee experience high priority for IT leaders
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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hcm
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it departments
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ex
IT leaders have an increasing impact on employee experience and business resilience a year into COVID-19, a global study reveals.
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Faster fibre plans, says Commerce Commission
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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uc
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commerce commission
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fibre
The performance of Fibre Max plans has substantially improved, according to the Commerce Commission’s Measuring Broadband New Zealand report.
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Konica Minolta listed among Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
For the fourth time in three years, Konica Minolta has been listed among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world.