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Ryan Morris-Reade
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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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F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities

Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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F-Secure partners with the CyberPeace Institute to combat cyber attacks on vulnerable communities, including healthcare providers.
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How the 5G industrial IoT will change different verticals

Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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Thales highlights the importance of reliable connectivity for the industrial Internet of Things, stating that 5G networks are already available.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday set to represent historic security challenges for retailers

Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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Retailers face historic security challenges as cybercriminals launch 5.4 million DDoS attacks in H1 2021, warns NETSCOUT.
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Nutanix named leader in HCI for the fifth time by Gartner

Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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Nutanix has announced it's been named a Leader for the fifth time in the Gartner November 2021 Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software.
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Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season

Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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Consumers are being warned to prepare for a spike in phishing attacks this holiday season, with cybercriminals expected to impersonate delivery companies.
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Fortinet announces next-gen firewall and secure SD-WAN integration for Microsoft Azure

Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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Fortinet delivers what it says is the industry's first next-generation firewall and secure SD-WAN integration with Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN.
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Payroll and compliance platform Deel launches in Australia and New Zealand

Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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Global payroll and compliance platform Deel has launched in Australia and New Zealand, offering businesses access to global talent.
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AI modeled on the spread of human viruses to combat cyber attacks

Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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BT to deploy AI based on epidemiology to combat cyber-attacks. Inflame uses virus spread model to detect threats.
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Forrester has released a series of predictions for 2022

Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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Forrester's reports predict that tech executives in 2022 will focus on human-centered transformation, cloud-native strategies, and cybersecurity challenges.
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VMware research shows employee surveillance could increase staff turnover

Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Increase in remote monitoring threatens employee performance & trust in new hybrid working models, says VMware study.
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Massive increase in cyber threats since global pandemic - report

Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Increase in cyber threats during the pandemic puts organisations at risk as holiday season approaches, warns report.
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Fortinet unifies zero trust, endpoint, and network security for a work-from-anywhere workforce

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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Fortinet has announced a new security solution to enable organisations to secure and connect work-from-anywhere.
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BlackBerry and Okta partner to deliver seamless identity and access capabilities

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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BlackBerry has announced a new technology integration between Okta's Identity Cloud and BlackBerry Spark unified endpoint management.
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NTT and NEC launch supply chain security tech for ICT infrastructure

Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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NTT Corporation and NEC have announced the development of Security Transparency Assurance Technology to reduce supply chain security risks.
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Lack of security controls continues to put organisations at risk

Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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Organisations still operate with limited visibility of user activity associated with web applications, despite the risk of insider threats and credential theft.
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Cloud infrastructure services continue to be in high demand

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Cloud infrastructure services see high demand with a 35% increase in spending to $49.4bn in Q3 2021, says Canalys.
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Microsoft Cloud at Ignite 2021: Metaverse, AI and hyperconnectivity in a hybrid world

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Microsoft CEO unveils updates for Microsoft Cloud at Ignite 2021, focusing on the Metaverse, AI, and hyperconnectivity. Over 90 services and updates introduced.
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Entrust launches a fully digital, seamless travel solution

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Entrust has announced its expansion to the travel industry with its Seamless Travel Solution, a fully-digital travel service.
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A surge in digital identities creating critical obstacles for businesses

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Survey reveals surge in digital identities globally, with a doubling of managed identities in 2021, says One Identity.
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Year of ransomware continues with unprecedented surge

Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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SonicWall records a 148% increase in global ransomware attacks, with 495 million attacks logged so far in 2021. The UK saw a 233% surge in attacks.