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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.

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Smarter tech investments can streamline collaboration for insurers
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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martech
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cx
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investment
Smarter technology investments can streamline collaboration for insurers, increasing efficiency, lowering costs and providing a better customer experience. .
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Avaya and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise form strategic partnership
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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cloud services
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contact centre
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digital transformation
Avaya and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise announce a strategic partnership to accelerate customers transformations to the cloud.
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90% of Australian companies fear competitive displacement
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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microservices
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report
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covid-19
Kong's new report highlights a modern tech stack's vital role in enabling business innovation and world-class digital experiences.
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Oracle MySQL HeatWave now supports machine learning
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Oracle announces that Oracle MySQL HeatWave now supports in-database machine learning, in addition to transaction processing and analytics.
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Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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pos
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.
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HID Global launches the new OMNIKEY Secure Element
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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cloud services
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identity
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security
HID Global has introduced the OMNIKEY Secure Element, the first offering in its planned embedded and desktop reader portfolio.
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Millennium Corp adds value to sales culture with data
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Investment firm Millennium Corp uses AI-driven cloud platform Sisense to leverage data and improve business performance.
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Samsung retains top spot over Intel in semiconductor market
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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samsung
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semiconductor
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intel
Samsung has maintained its position atop the semiconductor industry, while Intel has just held its top spot as the leader in annual revenues.
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MTX Group expands presence and tech skills training in ANZ
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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cloud services
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it training
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cios
Global technology consulting firm MTX Group has announced its expansion across Australia and into New Zealand as it invests in the Asia Pacific region.
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Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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insurance
Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.
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Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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apple
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smartphones
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malware
Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.
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Thorn Financial merges with Limelight to create new fintech
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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saas
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fintech
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cartech
Thorn Financial Services has announced a merger with Limelight Software, a vehicle dealership management software provider, to form Limelight Group.
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Nintex named a Market Leader by Aragon Research
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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wfh
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digital transformation
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app development
Aragon Research identifies Nintex as a market-leading software provider of advanced Digital Transaction Management solutions.
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Fastly named Customers’ Choice for WAAP four years in a row
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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martech
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seo
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gartner
Fastly has announced it was named a March 2022 Gartner Peer Insights Customer's Choice for Web Application and API Protection for the fourth consecutive year.
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New low-code capabilities from Pega for AI-powered automation
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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digital transformation
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app development
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apm
Pegasystems delivers new intelligent, low-code capabilities for AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation.
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Oracle releases the latest version of Java with thousands of improvements
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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cloud services
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web development
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oracle
Oracle has announced the availability of Java 18, the latest version of the company's programming language and development platform.
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NVIDIA releases Spectrum-4, an Ethernet platform built for AI
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
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network management
NVIDIA has announced NVIDIA Spectrum-4, enabling the networking performance and security needed for data center infrastructure at scale.
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Apple retains the No.1 position among electronics and appliance brands
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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apple
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smartphones
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inventory management systems
Apple has retained its position as the most valuable electronics brand in the world, with a 35% increase in brand value to US$355 billion.
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Red Hat lowers the barrier to AI projects with OpenShift
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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virtualisation
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devops
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ml
Red Hat OpenShift 4.10 has added new capabilities in support of AI and NVIDIA AI Enterprise 2.0 certification.
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Jamf releases a new plan for small and midsized businesses
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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byod
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apple
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mobility
Apple enterprise management company Jamf has introduced Jamf Fundamentals, a new plan built to fit small and midsized businesses' unique needs.
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A 52.89% increase in ransomware attacks compared to January
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
According to NCC Group's Strategic Threat Intelligence team, ransomware attacks increased by 52.89% compared to January.
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Data literacy set to be the most in-demand skill by 2030
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
As AI transforms global workplaces, new research from Qlik shows that data literacy will be the most in-demand skill by 2030.
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New technology from OPPO extends the life of lithium batteries
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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sustainable it
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smartphones
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power / energy
OPPO's Battery Health Engine extends the life of lithium batteries for better user experience and environment sustainability.
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Internet of Things helps NZ glass manufacturer disrupt the industry
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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sustainable it
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it in manufacturing
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iot
The Internet of Things is helping New Zealand glass manufacturer AGP disrupt the industry with four-day supply delivery.