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Ryan Morris-Reade

Former TechDay team member

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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Global Stories

Talent wins the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award
Partner Programmes

Talent wins the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

Talent has been named a recipient of Gallup's global Top 40 Exceptional Workplace Awards for the fourth year in a row.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2022
M-Files recognised by Gartner for Content Services
Document Management

M-Files recognised by Gartner for Content Services

M-Files has been recognised in the 2022 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Content Services Platforms.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2022
Pandemic accelerates adoption but widens digital divide
Telstra

Pandemic accelerates adoption but widens digital divide

1 in 10 Australians are digitally excluded, and it's estimated 1 in 5 New Zealanders struggle to engage in the digital world, an industry panel hears.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
Free security training from the Open source Security Foundation
DevOps

Free security training from the Open source Security Foundation

A free training course on developing secure software from the Open source Security Foundation is now available.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Global port operator shifts to Rimini Street for SAP
Enterprise Resource Planning

Global port operator shifts to Rimini Street for SAP

Global port operator ICTSI has switched to Rimini Street to deliver its global ERP system and enable business growth.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Smarter tech investments can streamline collaboration for insurers
Customer Experience

Smarter tech investments can streamline collaboration for insurers

Smarter technology investments can streamline collaboration for insurers, increasing efficiency, lowering costs and providing a better customer experience. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Avaya and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise form strategic partnership
Unified Communications

Avaya and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise form strategic partnership

Avaya and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise announce a strategic partnership to accelerate customers transformations to the cloud.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Oracle MySQL HeatWave now supports machine learning
Data Analytics

Oracle MySQL HeatWave now supports machine learning

Oracle announces that Oracle MySQL HeatWave now supports in-database machine learning, in addition to transaction processing and analytics.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto
Crypto

Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto

Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
HID Global launches the new OMNIKEY Secure Element
Health Technologies

HID Global launches the new OMNIKEY Secure Element

HID Global has introduced the OMNIKEY Secure Element, the first offering in its planned embedded and desktop reader portfolio.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Millennium Corp adds value to sales culture with data
Data Analytics

Millennium Corp adds value to sales culture with data

Investment firm Millennium Corp uses AI-driven cloud platform Sisense to leverage data and improve business performance.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Samsung retains top spot over Intel in semiconductor market
Semiconductors

Samsung retains top spot over Intel in semiconductor market

Samsung has maintained its position atop the semiconductor industry, while Intel has just held its top spot as the leader in annual revenues.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
MTX Group expands presence and tech skills training in ANZ
Cloud Services

MTX Group expands presence and tech skills training in ANZ

Global technology consulting firm MTX Group has announced its expansion across Australia and into New Zealand as it invests in the Asia Pacific region.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Malware

Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users

Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

The rise of cybercrime - Over $300 million lost to scams last year
Malware

The rise of cybercrime - Over $300 million lost to scams last year

As remote work pushes more Australians online, the increase in cybercrime hits record-high rates, sparking significant concerns.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2022
90% of Australian companies fear competitive displacement
Microservices

90% of Australian companies fear competitive displacement

Kong's new report highlights a modern tech stack's vital role in enabling business innovation and world-class digital experiences.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report
Fintech

Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report

Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
Thorn Financial merges with Limelight to create new fintech
Software-as-a-Service

Thorn Financial merges with Limelight to create new fintech

Thorn Financial Services has announced a merger with Limelight Software, a vehicle dealership management software provider, to form Limelight Group.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022