About Nick
Nick Forrester
Senior News Editor
Born and raised in Auckland, Nick moved to Wellington after high school to complete his undergraduate degree, before moving back to Auckland to complete his postgraduate degree in journalism from AUT. Nick is a passionate writer, and is keen on politics, gaming and writing reviews that no one asked for. An undercover nerd, you can find him on any given night at a pub quiz, board game night or hanging out with his dog.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Nick - Page 5
How to shore up cyber-defences of financial institutions for the future
Thu, 20th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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quantum computing
Accenture's latest research defined four key risks: Supply chain attacks, cyber-fraud, insider threats and extortion and ransomware.
The case for prioritising IT privacy in businesses
Tue, 18th May 2021
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
It was Privacy Awareness Week recently. But one week in May every year isn't cutting it: privacy needs to be a year-round focus.
Interview: The intersection of technology and infrastructure amidst COVID-19
Tue, 18th May 2021
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uc
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digital transformation
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software development
TechDay spoke to Bentley Systems executives Mark Coates and Phil Christensen, who discuss how technology has changed within the infrastructure industry.
NETGEAR's WiFi 6 wireless solutions deliver blazing fast internet — rain or shine
Mon, 17th May 2021
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
NETGEAR has designed separate access points for disparate scenarios, reflective of the diversification in business environments.
Interview: Harnessing business agility post-pandemic
Wed, 12th May 2021
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
We spoke to Appnovation's Andrew Wong, who explains why businesses should continue prioritising an agile strategy, as opposed to reverting to old ways.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Syniti?
Mon, 10th May 2021
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Syniti is an IT company specialising in enterprise data management that uses data expertise, intelligent software and AI to deliver improved business outcomes.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Smartech?
Thu, 6th May 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Smartech is a provider of B2B Payment Platforms & eCommerce solutions for Postal Systems, serving the North America and APAC regions.
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A52
Thu, 6th May 2021
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
If you're on a budget but don't want to sacrifice all the features present in a top-tier phone, the Samsung A52 is a good investment.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Poly?
Wed, 5th May 2021
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edutech
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uc
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smart home
Poly is a global outfitter of pro-grade audio and video products, focusing on personal and group communication systems and solutions.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall manager dissects zero trust security
Wed, 5th May 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Today's interviewee is SonicWall head of presales for APAC, Yuvraj Pradhan, who discusses various talking points surrounding zero trust security.
'Catastrophic forgetting': What it is, and how to prevent it
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
AI has been used to combat cyber-threats for years. But there are many related pitfalls — and catastrophic forgetting is a major one.
Why the rise of containers has created a vulnerability crisis
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The rapid adoption of cloud services has brought new cyber threats. Read how Sophos' Cloud Optix tackles container vulnerabilities.
A guide to combating Active Directory misconfigurations
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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solar power
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cybersafety
With so many attacks abusing misconfigurations in Active Directory, it's time to fix it, writes Attivo Networks regional director for ANZ Jim Cook.
Dynatrace introduces Session Replay, revamping mobile UX
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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mobile data
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mobile apps
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dynatrace
Dynatrace's Digital Experience Module now offers a movie-like view of mobile user experience, allowing teams to see every click and tap.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Barracuda?
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
Barracuda is a cybersecurity company that provides security, networking and storage products based on network appliances and cloud services.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Seismic?
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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crm
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uc
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digital transformation
Seismic's Max Verma discusses the future of B2B sales, cost efficiencies, and growth plans in APAC. #sales #technology #APAC.
Samsung debuts new QLED technology in 2021 TV range launch
Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays
At the centre of Samsung's announcement is the unveiling of its new display technology for its flagship televisions: Neo QLED.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall VP on the cybersecurity lessons learned from the last 12 months
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
This is our seventh IT Jam with SonicWall, the cybersecurity company specialising in firewall, network security, cloud security and more.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Acala?
Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Acala is the decentralised finance hub of Polkadot, and it provides financial applications and stable assets that scale.
The ultimate remote working hardware and software kit
Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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uc
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smart home
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hybrid & remote work
Poly has released the all-in-one Poly Studio P5 kit, providing hardware and software solutions for remote working.