About Ryan
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.
Former TechDay team member.
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A 52.89% increase in ransomware attacks compared to January
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
According to NCC Group's Strategic Threat Intelligence team, ransomware attacks increased by 52.89% compared to January.
Data literacy set to be the most in-demand skill by 2030
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
As AI transforms global workplaces, new research from Qlik shows that data literacy will be the most in-demand skill by 2030.
New technology from OPPO extends the life of lithium batteries
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
OPPO's Battery Health Engine extends the life of lithium batteries for better user experience and environment sustainability.
Internet of Things helps NZ glass manufacturer disrupt the industry
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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manufacturing
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iot
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clean technologies
The Internet of Things is helping New Zealand glass manufacturer AGP disrupt the industry with four-day supply delivery.
InterSystems unveils its new PaaS healthcare solution
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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paas
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data analytics
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martech
InterSystems has announced the official release of its HealthShare Health Connect Cloud, a new platform-as-a-service to help improve patient outcomes.
Space ready DDR4 memory with 4GB storage capacity
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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spacetech
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healthtech
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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.
Ubisoft cloud-native technology changes how games are created and played
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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gaming
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paas
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iaas
Ubisoft has unveiled Ubisoft Scalar, a cloud-native technology that the company says will change the way games are made and experienced.
Zayo makes waves with world's longest 800G optical wave
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Zayo Group has made history with the world's longest 800G optical wave, beating the former world record by 74.5km.
Accenture launches dedicated Metaverse Continuum business group
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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uc
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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.
IDC spending guide shows AI spending will double by 2025
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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ai
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it industry
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spending
According to a new IDC spending guide, U.S. spending on artificial intelligence solutions will double by 2025.
Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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uc
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commerce commission
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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.
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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m&a
SentinelOne has agreed to acquire Attivo Networks to extend its AI-powered prevention, detection, and response capabilities to identity-based threats.
The cost of hiring new workers doubles to more than $23,000
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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edutech
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hcm
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payroll systems
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.
Cyberattacks on governments beyond Ukraine surge by 21% - Check Point
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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phishing
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email security
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government
Cyberattacks on Ukraine's government and military have dropped by 50% in the last week, according to Check Point Research.
Launch of direct .au domain extension an opportunity for entrepreneurs
Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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martech
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software development
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entrepreneur
The launch of the .au domain comes as Australian businesses cite local competition as their second-biggest challenge in 2022 after the pandemic.
Dedoco expands its blockchain-based solution to ANZ
Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Blockchain-based digital document management company Dedoco celebrates its 2nd anniversary as it expands into the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Check Point reveals cybersecurity challenges for banks, data centers and trading platforms
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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malware
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hyperscale
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dc
As the cyber threat landscape evolves and becomes more dangerous every year, protecting IT infrastructure will only become more challenging.
93% of the IT industry will adopt cloud tech within 5 years
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
A new survey by Hornetsecurity has found 93% of the IT industry will adopt hybrid cloud technology within five years.
5% of Kiwis experienced identity theft in 2021 - report
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
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.
New AI-driven optimisation tech for deep neural networks
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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apm
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ai
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healthtech
ENOT, a developer of neural network tools, has released AI-driven optimisation technology for deep neural networks.