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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
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Slack announces new features: Huddles, Recordings, and Slack Atlas
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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virtual meeting
Slack announces a new range of features, focusing on a ‘Digital First’ approach to working with Huddles, Video, Voice and Screen recordings, and Slack Atlas.
Large disparity between decision-makers and employees around return to office
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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virtual meeting
Research reveals a significant disparity between the views of decision-makers and employees about returning to the office.
NEC and Netcracker deploy 5G Core and full-stack Digital BSS/OSS on AWS
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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uc
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digital signage
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hyperscale
NEC Corporation and Netcracker have announced a 5G Core and full-stack Digital BSS/OSS on Amazon Web Services.
NEC uses AI to detect and locate optical fibre issues by analysing vibrations
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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uc
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digital signage
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5g & beyond
NEC launches AI solution to detect and pinpoint issues in optical fibre by analysing vibrations, aiding in infrastructure maintenance.
Lenovo releases latest generation of mobile workstations, targeted at hybrid workers
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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lenovo
Lenovo launches new range of mobile workstations designed for hybrid work, targeting increased productivity and job satisfaction.
LinkedIn data from 700 million users for sale on hacking forum
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
LinkedIn faces second data leak in two months, with 700 million user records posted online. Data includes usernames, job titles, emails, and more.
Google Cloud and Ericsson partner to develop 5G and edge cloud solutions
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Google Cloud and Ericsson announce partnership to develop 5G and edge cloud solutions, helping businesses transform digitally.
New phishing simulator helps organisations strengthen cybersecurity
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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malware
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phishing
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e-learning
DeltaNet International has released its Phishing Simulator tool, designed to help organisations strengthen their cybersecurity awareness.
Dell releases open source software Omnia, designed for high-performance computing, AI, and data analytics
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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martech
Dell Technologies has released new open source software, Omnia, to better manage the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, and data analytics.
McAfee reports a surge of malware hidden in COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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malware
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casb
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cybersecurity
McAfee has released its latest Mobile Threat Report that finds a surge in new attacks targeting people’s anxiety around COVID-19.
Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.
NVIDIA partners with Google Cloud to establish the industry’s first AI-on-5G innovation lab
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
NVIDIA has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to establish the industry’s first AI-on-5G Innovation Lab.
Azure to host worlds largest geospatial data platform, over 100 petabytes of 3D data
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
3D data company Euclideon has signed a partnership with Microsoft, unveiling plans to build the world’s largest geospatial data platform on the Azure cloud.
Phishing emails harvest personal details from LinkedIn members
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Phishing emails pretending to be from LinkedIn have been intercepted, aiming to steal personal details, says MailGuard.
DRUID releases Oxygen, making AI-driven virtual assistant deployments faster and easier
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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uc
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martech
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ai
AI company, DRUID, makes AI-driven virtual assistant deployments faster and easier, with a new revamped design in its latest technology release, Oxygen.
Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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malware
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ddos
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casb
McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.
PwC and Palo Alto Networks partner, providing 24/7 cybersecurity defence in New Zealand
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
PwC and Palo Alto Networks announce an expanded partnership strengthening cybersecurity defences for New Zealand businesses.
Low-code tools from Salesforce enable anyone to create and ship apps from a single platform
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce enables low-code development with the release of its next-generation platform, allowing anyone to create and ship apps from a single hub.
SAS analytics and AI company recognised for AI-powered deforestation detection platform
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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data science
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ai
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cleantech
SAS recognized for AI-powered deforestation platform, receiving honours from Fast Company and PRNEWS CSR - Diversity Awards.
Huge gap in workforce privacy, 63% of organisations want employee privacy, only 34% achieve it
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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data privacy
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
DTEX Systems report finds 63% of IT professionals value employee privacy, while only 34% of organizations effectively protect it.