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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.

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InterSystems unveils its new PaaS healthcare solution
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
InterSystems has announced the official release of its HealthShare Health Connect Cloud, a new platform-as-a-service to help improve patient outcomes.
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Space ready DDR4 memory with 4GB storage capacity
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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satellite
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memory
Continuing the progression of Teledyne e2v Semiconductors, the company is now shipping flight models of its Space DDR4 memory solution.
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Ubisoft cloud-native technology changes how games are created and played
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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cloud services
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gaming
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paas
Ubisoft has unveiled Ubisoft Scalar, a cloud-native technology that the company says will change the way games are made and experienced.
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Zayo makes waves with world's longest 800G optical wave
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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cloud services
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network infrastructure
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network management
Zayo Group has made history with the world's longest 800G optical wave, beating the former world record by 74.5km.
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Accenture launches dedicated Metaverse Continuum business group
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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contact centre
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blockchain
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martech
Accenture has launched a dedicated Metaverse Continuum business group as physical and virtual realities converge.
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IDC spending guide shows AI spending will double by 2025
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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ai
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idc
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spending
According to a new IDC spending guide, U.S. spending on artificial intelligence solutions will double by 2025.
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Decision Inc. Australia partners with CPM company OneStream
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Decision Inc. is to offer OneStream's CPM solutions as part of an expanded portfolio of services and offerings, providing new software and implementation.
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Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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broadband
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telco
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fibre
New Zealanders are tech-savvy telecom users, embracing new technology and flexibility, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
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SentinelOne to acquire Attivo Networks, bringing identity to XDR
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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ai
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cybersecurity
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identity
SentinelOne has agreed to acquire Attivo Networks to extend its AI-powered prevention, detection, and response capabilities to identity-based threats.
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The cost of hiring new workers doubles to more than $23,000
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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payroll systems
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hcm
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research
A study of more than 1,500 human resources professionals has revealed the cost to hire an employee has more than doubled in the past year.
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Cyberattacks on governments beyond Ukraine surge by 21% - Check Point
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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email security
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phishing
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hackers
Cyberattacks on Ukraine's government and military have dropped by 50% in the last week, according to Check Point Research.
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Launch of direct .au domain extension an opportunity for entrepreneurs
Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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web development
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domain names
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smb
The launch of the .au domain comes as Australian businesses cite local competition as their second-biggest challenge in 2022 after the pandemic.
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Dedoco expands its blockchain-based solution to ANZ
Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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printing
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document management
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cloud services
Blockchain-based digital document management company Dedoco celebrates its 2nd anniversary as it expands into the Australian and New Zealand markets.
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Check Point reveals cybersecurity challenges for banks, data centers and trading platforms
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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colocation
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malware
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cybersecurity
As the cyber threat landscape evolves and becomes more dangerous every year, protecting IT infrastructure will only become more challenging.
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93% of the IT industry will adopt cloud tech within 5 years
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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cloud services
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity
A new survey by Hornetsecurity has found 93% of the IT industry will adopt hybrid cloud technology within five years.
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5% of Kiwis experienced identity theft in 2021 - report
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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malware
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cloud services
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ransomware
Norton has found 5% of New Zealanders experienced identity theft in 2021, and 10% have clicked on a fraudulent package notification link in the past 12 months.
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New AI-driven optimisation tech for deep neural networks
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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cloud services
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app development
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apm
ENOT, a developer of neural network tools, has released AI-driven optimisation technology for deep neural networks.
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AWS launches space and sustainability accelerator programs
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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sustainable it
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cloud services
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it training
Amazon Web Services has announced the launch of two global accelerator programs to help startups address challenges in healthcare, space, and sustainability.
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Bitcoin ATMs becoming more mainstream, increasing by 4,200% worldwide
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Bankless Times has recently carried out research that highlights an increase of 4200% in global Bitcoin ATMs in the past six years.
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Axonius closes $200 million Series E at $2.6 billion valuation
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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firewall
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network management
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saas
Axonius, a cybersecurity and SaaS management company, has announced it closed $200 million in Series E funding.
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Lenovo delivers new future-ready IT infrastructure
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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cloud services
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servers
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it infrastructure
Lenovo unveils customised IT infrastructure solutions for midsized businesses, targeting resource limitations and remote work.
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First digital tool to help reduce commuter carbon emissions
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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digital transformation
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sustainable it
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cartech
Transportation planning company Abley has developed the first digital tool to help reduce carbon emissions generated by commuters.
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Latest version of Appian low-code platform now available
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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crm
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cx
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martech
Appian has released the latest version of the Appian Low-Code Platform, with enhancements that bring together process mining, workflow, and automation.
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IDP Education to automate and scale billing ecosystem
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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digital transformation
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edutech
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revenue management
BillingPlatform, a revenue management provider, has been selected by IDP Education as its billing and revenue recognition solution.