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.
Stories by Ryan - Page 5
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.
AWS launches space and sustainability accelerator programs
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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spacetech
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it training
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hyperscale
Amazon Web Services has announced the launch of two global accelerator programs to help startups address challenges in healthcare, space, and sustainability.
Bitcoin ATMs becoming more mainstream, increasing by 4,200% worldwide
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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edutech
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blockchain
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defi
Bankless Times has recently carried out research that highlights an increase of 4200% in global Bitcoin ATMs in the past six years.
Axonius closes $200 million Series E at $2.6 billion valuation
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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saas
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Axonius, a cybersecurity and SaaS management company, has announced it closed $200 million in Series E funding.
Lenovo delivers new future-ready IT infrastructure
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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lenovo
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cloud services
Lenovo unveils customised IT infrastructure solutions for midsized businesses, targeting resource limitations and remote work.
First digital tool to help reduce commuter carbon emissions
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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digital transformation
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cartech
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cleantech
Transportation planning company Abley has developed the first digital tool to help reduce carbon emissions generated by commuters.
Latest version of Appian low-code platform now available
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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crm
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cx
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martech
Appian has released the latest version of the Appian Low-Code Platform, with enhancements that bring together process mining, workflow, and automation.
IDP Education to automate and scale billing ecosystem
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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edutech
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digital transformation
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revenue management
BillingPlatform, a revenue management provider, has been selected by IDP Education as its billing and revenue recognition solution.
Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v6 adds more control over critical data
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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saas
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virtualisation
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uc
Veeam Software has announced the latest version of its fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) product, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v6.
CrowdStrike fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 financial results
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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saas
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martech
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digital entertainment
Global cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022.
Payment disruptions in digital banking - Entrust report
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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fintech
With the transformation of banking and payments is accelerating, the industry has caught disruption from many angles due to web trends and the global pandemic.
Supply chain issues leaving customers frustrated, with brand loyalty at risk
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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edutech
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supply chain
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shopping
According to new research, supply chain disruptions continue to impact consumers, affecting their mood and shopping behaviour.