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 7
Peeling back the layers of the edge
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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iot
Red Hat's broad portfolio provides the connectivity, integration, and infrastructure as the basis for the platform, application, and developer services.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Mambu?
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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saas
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fintech
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mambu
Mambu is a SaaS banking platform, providing technology to banks and others to power lending, deposit and other banking products.
Why business continuity must adapt to secure the new way of working
Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
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dr
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
The rapid shift to remote work during the pandemic has increased digital risk, with cyber attackers targeting cloud-based tools, warns NTT.
Samsung releases new Galaxy A Series lineup
Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
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digital signage
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displays
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samsung
Samsung has unveiled its seventh generation A series of smartphones, including the affordable 5G-capable A32, A52, A52 5G, and A72 models.
How a NZ contact centre solution grew into a leading Microsoft Teams offering
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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crm
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uc
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martech
NZ-based Zeacom's software has become Enghouse's top-selling contact centre solution, with its Microsoft Teams contact centre offering at its heart.
Modern device management – enterprise-grade endpoint security for home workers
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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mdm
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microsoft
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byod
To support and empower employees, organisations need enterprise-grade security that reaches beyond the confines of the workplace.
IWD 2021: Ping Identity manager on women in the cybersecurity industry
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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iwd
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ping identity
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stem
The cybersecurity industry needs to change perceptions to attract more women, according to Ping Identity marketing manager Vivienne Horsfall.
MDM In 2021 – It's time to switch to modern management
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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mdm
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microsoft
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byod
Microsoft Intune is set to become the clear leader in mobile device management, with 35% global market adoption expected in 2021 and over 50% in 2022.
How organisations can extract value from IT investments with Living Systems
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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digital transformation
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accenture
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critical infrastructure
Organizations are struggling to extract value from their technological investments, but Accenture's new Living Systems approach aims to change that.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - GBG exec on digital identity verification tech
Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
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biometrics
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pam
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cx
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams feature GBG's Carol Chris discussing digital identity verification technology and GBG's flagship solution.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is vcita?
Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
vcita is a software platform for small business management that has a strong value proposition around helping micropreneurs to get paid for their services.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is GBG?
Wed, 24th Feb 2021
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surveillance
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crypto
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blockchain
GBG regional general manager for ANZ, Carol Chris, discusses the key products and challenges faced by customers in the APAC region. #TechDay.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LinearB?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
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saas
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software development
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software engineering
LinearB, a software delivery intelligence company, aims to improve software delivery performance for engineering firms in the Asia-Pacific region.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Logmore?
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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supply chain
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erp
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inventory management systems
Finnish company Logmore is using its cloud service and QR code tags to monitor COVID-19 vaccine shipments in the Asia-Pacific region.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is VIQ Solutions?
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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uc
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ai
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legaltech
VIQ Solutions MD, Matthew Fowler, discusses their AI-powered speech-to-text transcription services in TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jam.
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
This phone is definitely worth a look if you're after a smartphone with some brunt and without an intimidating price tag.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Peak Insight?
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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crm
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uc
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cx
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams speaks to Cisco Collaboration expert Peak Insight about their products and the ANZ market.
Voyager Internet enters next phase of growth with executive team change
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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uc
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cloud services
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voyager internet
Voyager Internet appoints new CEO and restructuring executive team to better serve customers and meet market expectations.
Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tablets
This machine is definitely worth a look if you're in the market for a gaming machine with midrange components but top-range performance.
Shifting the cybersecurity mindset of the past
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cybersafety
New Zealand IT security specialists SSS are hosting an event to discuss the future of cybersecurity on 11 February in Wellington.