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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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Google Cloud and Ericsson partner to develop 5G and edge cloud solutions

Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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public cloud
Google Cloud and Ericsson announce partnership to develop 5G and edge cloud solutions, helping businesses transform digitally.
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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.
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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.
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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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cybersecurity
McAfee has released its latest Mobile Threat Report that finds a surge in new attacks targeting people's anxiety around COVID-19.
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Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware

Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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gaming
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crypto
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blockchain
Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.
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NVIDIA partners with Google Cloud to establish the industry's first AI-on-5G innovation lab

Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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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.
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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.
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Phishing emails harvest personal details from LinkedIn members

Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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phishing
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email security
Phishing emails pretending to be from LinkedIn have been intercepted, aiming to steal personal details, says MailGuard.
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DRUID releases Oxygen, making AI-driven virtual assistant deployments faster and easier

Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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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.
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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.
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Low-code tools from Salesforce enable anyone to create and ship apps from a single platform

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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Salesforce enables low-code development with the release of its next-generation platform, allowing anyone to create and ship apps from a single hub.
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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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clean technologies
SAS recognized for AI-powered deforestation platform, receiving honours from Fast Company and PRNEWS CSR - Diversity Awards.
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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.
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NVIDIA's AI Launchpad enables instant AI infrastructure for enterprises

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
NVIDIA has released AI Launchpad, an end-to-end hardware and software stack giving enterprises immediate access to NVIDIA-powered infrastructure and software.
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New research finds 93% of security leaders don't report to the CEO

Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
Only 7% of security leaders report directly to the CEO, despite 60% of organizations experiencing a cyberattack, according to LogRhythm.
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Veracode SoSS report: Significant open source security gap for vendors and users

Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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application security
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supply chain
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open source
Researchers highlight a significant gap in open source security, with 80% of third-party libraries never getting updated by developers.
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HPE integrates Azure Stack and MS SQL server into GreenLake edge to cloud platform

Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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hpe
Microsoft Azure Stack and Microsoft SQL Server have been integrated into Hewlett Packard's HPE GreenLake platform.
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Sophos uncovers unusual malware targeting users of pirated software

Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos research finds an unusual cyberattack campaign using malware designed to block access to websites hosting pirated software.
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Rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, 50% attacks happen with one hour

Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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crypto
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cloud security
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blockchain
Aqua Security has found a rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, with 50% of vulnerable targets attacked within one hour.
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BlackBerry QNX embedded in over 195 million vehicles, increase of 20 million from previous year

Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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cartech
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blackberry
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strategy analytics
Strategy Analytics finds BlackBerry QNX software is now embedded in over 195 million vehicles, an increase of 20 million from the year before.