About Tom
Tom Raynel
Managing Editor
With a passion for Politics, Sport & Technology, Tom is always finding something new to invest his time in. Whenever he is not at work, he is diving into the news or watching whatever sport he can. Now living in the city, you can find him trying out new experiences and getting to know his new surroundings.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Tom - Page 26
Safer Internet Day: CTO underlines risk to young web users
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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cybersecurity
On Safer Internet Day, WatchGuard's CTO Corey Nachreiner calls for enhanced online safety awareness, emphasising the threat of AI privacy concerns.
Dynatrace partners with Lloyds to assess IT's carbon footprint
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
Dynatrace collaborates with Lloyds Banking Group to optimise the carbon impact of Lloyds' IT ecosystem, targeting sustainability goals through innovative app development.
Dynatrace unveils AI-powered data observability for business analytics
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Dynatrace is integrating AI-driven data observability capabilities into its analytics and automation platform, enhancing business analytics.
TeamViewer launches Spatial Support for Apple Vision Pro
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
TeamViewer unveils Spatial Support, its advanced tech solution designed to revolutionise remote assistance on Apple Vision Pro.
Equativ partners with Seekr for AI-powered, transparent ad solutions
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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ai
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advertising
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transparency
Equativ, a global ad platform, teams up with AI firm Seekr to bring transparency to content evaluation and generation, marking a new era in the ad tech industry.
Absolute Software offers 90-day free support amid Ivanti vulnerabilities
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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ivanti
Absolute Software steps up amid Ivanti vulnerabilities, offering 90 days of free product licenses and support to potentially affected organisations for cyber resilience.
Technology Queenstown unveils plan to transform district into tech hub
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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university of otago
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stakeholders
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gdp
Tech Queenstown targets to mould Queenstown Lakes District into a global tech hub, leveraging its potential for a bustling tech sector set to generate $1bn annual GDP by 2043.
Auvik report shows need for advanced security in tech landscape
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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wireless networks
Auvik's latest trend report highlights a surging interest in Wi-Fi 7, cloud security, and 'cloud cost' amid a complex tech landscape.
Over 50% of businesses hit by security gaps due to under-resourced teams
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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ueba
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Exabeam and IDC's report reveals that 57% of global firms faced serious cyberattacks in the past year due to security team overload and lack of automated threat detection.
Deepfake threat to face biometrics prompts enterprise doubt by 2026
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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By 2026, due to the increase in AI-driven deepfake attacks, 30% of businesses will question the authenticity of identity verification, says analyst firm, Gartner.
Cisco Systems NZ sees a 299% increase in cash and cash equivalents
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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fintech
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cisco
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pwc
Cisco Systems NZ's cash and cash equivalents soared by a staggering 299% in 2023, despite a slight dip in pre-tax profits, according to the latest financial report.
UK businesses defy policies to pay ransomware attacks at alarming rate
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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business continuity
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cybercriminals
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cohesity
Despite policies against it, 97% of UK businesses have paid ransoms following cyberattacks in the past two years, reveals alarming research from Cohesity.
SolarWinds appoints Brian Goldfarb as new Chief Marketing Officer
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data analytics
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siem
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public cloud
SolarWinds appoints IT industry veteran Brian Goldfarb as CMO, leveraging his two-decade experience to further company's growth and transformation phase.
Extreme Networks launches Wi-Fi 7 AP5020 & 4000 series switches
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Extreme Networks enhances enterprise connectivity and security with the launch of its first Wi-Fi 7 access point, the AP5020, and the 4000 Series cloud-managed switches.
Australian retail faces digital transformation challenges
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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ai
New SOTI research uncovers growing demand for digital transformation in Australia's retail section, with 93% of consumers using in-store tech.
Delinea report highlights switch in ransomware techniques
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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ransomware
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pam
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cybersecurity
Delinea's annual ransomware report reveals cybercriminals' shift to stealthier exfiltration methods, with mid-sized businesses being prime targets.
Jenn McAuliffe joins SmartBear to boost enterprise sales
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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devops
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apm
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low-code
Jenn McAuliffe joins SmartBear, a top software development tools provider, as Senior VP of Enterprise Sales, aiming to boost major B2B growth.
SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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nzsa
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catalyst fund
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agriculture
Australia's SmartSat and the New Zealand Space Agency unite in a landmark MoU, strategising to boost innovation, R&D, and workforce development in their local space industries.
Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Sydney was named Asia-Pacific’s fourth-largest core metro for interconnection bandwidth as per the 2024 Global Interconnection Index (GXI) report.
New state-of-the-art IMPACT 700 and 800 headsets from EPOS
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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uc
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headsets
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contact centre
Audio tech firm EPOS introduces IMPACT 700 and 800, two industry-leading additions to its premier enterprise headset series, tailored for multiple work environments.