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 14
Global device shipments to plummet by 13.6% in 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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mobility
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tablets
Gartner reveals a 13.6% decline in global shipments of devices in 2020, impacting mobile phones, tablets, and PCs as COVID-19 shifts economic priorities.
ASC launches Microsoft Teams communication recording app
Wed, 27th May 2020
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uc
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public cloud
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microsoft
ASC has launched the Recording Insights app for Microsoft Teams, enabling recording, archiving, and compliance management for online meetings and chats.
Australians uneasy about facial recognition tech - report
Tue, 26th May 2020
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Half of Australians believe their privacy is being invaded by the tech, and two-thirds think they should be able to opt out of databases using it.
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Tue, 26th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Nostalgic flip phones return with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip – a sleek gadget, but is it worth the hefty price tag?.
'Fastest ever' internet speed recorded in Australian research project
Mon, 25th May 2020
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uc
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semiconductors
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nbn
Have you ever wanted to download 1000 HD films in a single second? Maybe not, but according to a study from three universities in Australia, it's now possible.
Alibaba records growth for 2020, but it's not all smooth sailing
Mon, 25th May 2020
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supply chain
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alibaba
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financial results
The company's Cloud business saw huge gains, but the declining business activity in the early months of 2020 was not kind to the retail giant.
Demand for VPNs soars in Hong Kong amid fears over Beijing crackdown
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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vpns
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wireless networks
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cloud services
As fears mount over Beijing's new national security laws, Hong Kong sees VPN demand skyrocket. Surfshark reports a week's sales in just an hour.
Dell and Google Cloud deepen integration to bolster hybrid cloud storage
Thu, 21st May 2020
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Dell and Google Cloud unveil a hybrid cloud storage system, capable of moving 50PB high-performance workloads, enhancing flexibility and scalability.
VMware launches 2nd gen VMware Cloud on Dell EMC
Thu, 21st May 2020
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
VMware and Dell have released the second generation of VMware Cloud on Dell EMC, offering support for remote connectivity and business-critical applications.
76% of execs losing sleep over being the next high-profile breach
Wed, 20th May 2020
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casb
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Headline-grabbing security breaches of high-profile enterprises are becoming more common, fuelling the anxieties of business leaders who hope they're not next.
Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions
Wed, 20th May 2020
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firewalls
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dr
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network infrastructure
The new solutions combine anti-ransomware and other threat-protection tech with immutable backup and disaster recovery capabilities.
Interview: Mimecast channel director on new partner programme and consolidation in the channel
Wed, 20th May 2020
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Mimecast's channel director outlines a revamped partner programme designed to tackle 2020's growing cybersecurity threats and industry consolidation.
Adobe releases extensive update for Creative Cloud apps
Wed, 20th May 2020
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martech
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adobe
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amd
Adobe launches major Creative Cloud update, boosting video and audio edit tools. Enhanced features include Apple ProRes RAW support and new creative tools.
Kaspersky launches security assessment training program
Tue, 19th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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software development
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education, learning & training
Kaspersky's new Cyber Capacity Building Program offers training in IT infrastructure security assessment, debuting for government and academia in Q3 at no cost.
Australia within grasp of sustainable data centre ecosystem - report
Tue, 19th May 2020
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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it architecture
Australia's data centres consume over 4% of national energy, but new tech from WePower promises a sustainable shift through flexible purchasing agreements.
Q1 2020 sees more data breaches than ever before
Tue, 19th May 2020
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vpns
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
8.4 billion documents were leaked in the first three months of 2020, smashing records and setting a sombre tone for the year.
CRM, website building, project management - all in 1 free solution
Tue, 19th May 2020
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crm
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uc
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dr
Amid the pandemic, Bitrix24 offers a comprehensive, free solution integrating CRM, project management, and website building, easing transitions to remote work.
'Digital landscape has shifted considerably' - Vodafone NZ COVID-19 update
Mon, 18th May 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone NZ has today released its latest information on how New Zealanders are using the internet and cell services as social lives roar back to life.
Digital heists: Attacks on financial institutions rise 238% in 3 months
Mon, 18th May 2020
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malware
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virtualisation
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ddos
Cyber attacks on financial institutions soared by 238% from February to April, as reported by VMware Carbon Black. 80% of entities noted higher attack rates.
Report: 63% of APAC customers willing to switch to neobanks
Mon, 18th May 2020
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data analytics
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planning
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financial systems
A new report by IDC and Backbase reveals that 63% of APAC customers are poised to switch to neobanks by 2025, challenging traditional banks.