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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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Businesses failing to protect sensitive data in the cloud

Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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data protection
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
40% of organizations have experienced a cloud-based data breach in the past year, with 83% failing to encrypt half of their sensitive data stored in the cloud.
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ATM vulnerabilities open door for attacks - report

Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
Vulnerabilities in Wincor Cineo ATMs allow attackers to bypass encryption and make cash withdrawals, according to researchers.
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Businesses losing the war against bad bots - report

Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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bots
Bad Bots Cost UK Organisations Millions in Revenue, According to Kasada's State of Bot Mitigation Survey Report.
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Xero adds expenses functionality to reimagined Xero Me app

Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has announced a reimagined version of Xero Me, its employee self-service app, which now comes with integrated expenses technology.
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Jamf unveils a range of new features at its 12th annual conference

Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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mdm
Jamf has kicked off its 12th annual Jamf Nation User Conference with more than 11,000 Apple administrators in attendance worldwide.
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Organisations struggling to defend attack surface in hybrid work

Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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virtualisation
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daas
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hybrid & remote work
IT organisations are struggling against the rising threat of cyberattacks in a hybrid environment, the State of Security in a Hybrid World survey has revealed.
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Gartner identifies the top strategic technology trends for 2022

Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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ai
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ai models
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analyst report
Generative AI, Distributed Enterprise and Cloud-Native Platforms are amongst the top strategic technology trends for 2022, Gartner has predicted.
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The Auth0 Identity Platform is now available on Microsoft Azure

Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
The Auth0, a product unit within Okta, has announced the launch of the Auth0 Identity Platform on Microsoft Azure.
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New DevOps Bootcamp released by Linux and CD Foundations

Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
The Linux Foundation and the Continuous Delivery Foundation have launched a new DevOps Bootcamp to provide knowledge and skills for technology professionals.
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VMware unveils innovations for its multi-cloud computing infrastructure

Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
VMware has announced new advancements for VMware Cloud, the industry-first multi-cloud computing infrastructure.
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Sisense announces two new appointments in the midst of growth surge

Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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ai
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sisense
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job moves
AI-driven cloud platform Sisense appoints new VP of International Sales and General Counsel amid growth surge.
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Remote working causes significant cybersecurity risks for SMEs

Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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hybrid & remote work
Remote working is increasing cybersecurity risks for SMEs, leaving infrastructure unmonitored & business data vulnerable, says ServerChoice research.
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VMware launches services to help customers navigate the multi-cloud era

Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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virtualisation
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it automation
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multi-cloud
VMware has announced its strategy to help customers navigate the multi-cloud era with the launch of VMware Cross-Cloud services.
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User error causes six hour outage on Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp

Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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facebook
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instagram
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whatsapp
Following a six-hour outage on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, bringing millions of digital lives to a halt, criticism of the company has been widespread.
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Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services general availability

Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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open source
Microsoft has announced Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services will be generally available beginning November 1, 2021.
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Cybercrime more common among Millennials and Gen Z - report

Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The National Cybersecurity Alliance and CybSafe have announced the release of the Oh Behave! The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviours Report 2021.
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Ori Industries partners with VMware to facilitate enterprise implementation of edge computing

Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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virtualisation
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uc
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hybrid cloud
Ori Industries is partnering with VMware to facilitate enterprise implementation of edge computing across hybrid, telco and multi-cloud deployments.
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New cyber-criminal group discovered targeting government servers, fuel, energy and aviation companies

Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Researchers have identified a new, previously unknown group that has systematically attacked Russia's fuel and energy complex and its aviation industry.
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Puppet rolls out malware scanning feature for new modules

Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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malware
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it automation
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supply chain
Puppet has announced a malware scanner feature for newly published modules on the Forge, Puppet's module marketplace.
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Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research

Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
Malwarebytes and non-profit partners have released a report revealing certain demographic groups are disproportionally impacted by cybercrime. .