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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New wave of Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion campaigns identified by Link11
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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ddos
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crypto
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blockchain
Wave of DDoS extortion campaigns by Fancy Lazarus identified, targeting businesses with ransom demands of 2 Bitcoins.
SmartBear expands API design, enabling developers to work in Java IDE IntelliJ IDEA.
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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martech
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api
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software development
SmartBear expands API design by adding IntelliJ IDEA support, providing API developers with a familiar tool to improve productivity.
New plug-and-play edge product connects IoT devices and legacy infrastructures
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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ddos
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edge computing
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iot
Edge company Byos has launched a plug-and-play edge security product designed to provide secure connectivity for IoT devices and legacy infrastructures.
Google partners with Thales to improve privacy and confidentiality in Google Workspace
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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encryption
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Google has partnered with Thales to expand support for the privacy and confidentiality capabilities of Google Workspace.
Over a third of workers have picked up bad cybersecurity habits while working remotely
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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malware
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phishing
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email security
A new report finds over a third of workers have picked up bad cybersecurity behaviours since working from home.
Google Workspace is now available to anyone
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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google
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nfp
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digital workspaces
Google Workspace, including Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet, is now available to individuals and groups.
Clearlake and TA backed company Precisely acquires Winshuttle for automation and data management
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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it automation
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sap
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data management
Clearlake and TA backed company Precisely has announced the acquisition of automation and data management software provider Winshuttle.
Kaspersky's VR simulation game allows executives to work as IT security specialists
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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kaspersky
Kaspersky has created a VR game where executives can work as information security specialists, giving them a better understanding of cybersecurity.
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Research finds software delivery maturity strongly affects revenue gains
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
Forrester research shows organisations with a high level of software delivery maturity are three times more likely to grow at 15% or more annually.
VMware updates VMware SASE with VMware Cloud Web Security global network
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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uc
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cloud security
VMware updates VMware SASE with VMware Cloud Web Security, a cloud-hosted global network of VMware SASE and partner points of presence.
LogMeIn has added new features to its contact centre platform to help retain customers
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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crm
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uc
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martech
LogMeIn has announced a new contact centre outbound calling solution for GoToConnect, aimed at sales organisations and expanded inbound capabilities.
Fujitsu awarded VMware's 2021 Global Partner of Social Impact for COVID-19 response
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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it automation
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supply chain
Fujitsu wins VMware's 2021 Global Partner Social Impact Partner of the Year Award for its positive impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
VMware and Vapor IO collaborate to simplify deployment of 5G and real-time applications
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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uc
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it automation
VMware and Vapor IO collaborate with a Multi-Cloud Services Grid to simplify and lower costs when deploying distributed 5G and real-time applications.
The pandemic has caused a 30% increase in flash drive prices and eight-week shipping delays
Wed, 9th Jun 2021
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storage
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cloud storage
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storage management
Online storage platform StorONE says flash drive pricing has increased by 30%, and buyers are seeing eight-week delays so far in 2021.
Researchers identify four new security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Wed, 9th Jun 2021
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application security
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microsoft
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software updates
Microsoft Office suite contains four new security vulnerabilities that can be exploited to execute code on targets, says Check Point Research.
New tools to help organisations navigate the digital supply chain
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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supply chain
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inventory management systems
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application cloud
Global platform SoftwareONE finds a digitised supply chain has become necessary for building business efficiency.
Microsoft and Avanade join forces with WHO to develop a World Health Data Hub
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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healthtech
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microsoft
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nfp
The World Health Organization, Microsoft, and Avanade are partnering to develop a World Health Data Hub to streamline global health data.
Baymard Institute identifies trends to reduce shopping cart abandonment rates
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Baymard Institute reveals trends to reduce shopping cart abandonment rates in eCommerce, including frictionless transactions and prioritizing mobile experience.
VMware collaborates with Zoom, improving security for hybrid work environments
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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edge computing
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it automation
VMware has announced a new collaboration with Zoom for an enhanced and more secure experience in hybrid work environments.
New Zealand AI startup secures $1.8 million investment for environment focused business
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
New Zealand company, Nelson Artificial Intelligence (NAI), has announced a new spin off of its first business after securing a $1.8 million investment.