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 8
Jeff Bezos to resign as CEO of Amazon later this year
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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public cloud
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cloud services
Bezos will transition to the role of executive chair in Q3 2021, with current Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy to succeed Bezos at that time.
Securing the cloud: How to mitigate a deluge of disruption
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Cloud adoption brings benefits, but only 40% of companies achieve the full value, with security concerns being a major barrier, says Accenture.
Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
In a digitally transformed world and dynamic new environment, static trust can never be assumed. Zero trust security is at the heart of this mindset.
Q&A: StorageCraft sales engineer on security risks and the importance of standardisation
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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data protection
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storagecraft
Last week, TechDay spoke to StorageCraft sales engineer Gerard Burgess about the challenges faced due to pandemic restrictions and the rise in security threats.
Financial watchdog slams NZX as being ill-prepared in face of DDoS attacks
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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cybersecurity
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The NZX has been criticized by the FMA for being ill-prepared for cyber-attacks and outages, failing to meet its obligations as a market operator.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - StorageCraft on the security challenges of 2020
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
StorageCraft's sales engineer, Gerard Burgess, shares insights on cybersecurity challenges and navigating the new year in a TechDay interview.
As digital transformation grows in ANZ companies, misconceptions about their role in cloud security abound
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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digital transformation
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trend micro
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best practice
Digital transformation is growing rapidly in Australia and New Zealand, but newcomers to emerging technologies may be unsecured, says Trend Micro.
Sophos named a Numbering Authority in CVE programme
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos has become a Numbering Authority in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures programme, enabling it to assign CVE identification to its own products.
Entrust acquires HyTrust, with aim to improve data encryption solutions
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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data protection
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encryption
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multi-cloud
Entrust has acquired data encryption provider HyTrust, bolstering its digital security solutions and accelerating its customers' digital transformations.
Samsung debuts Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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digital signage
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displays
Samsung Electronics reveals new flagship phones, the Galaxy S21 series, and updates its earbuds line with Galaxy Buds Pro.
Google completes $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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data privacy
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google
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fitbit
Google completes Fitbit acquisition, ensuring data privacy with commitments not to use health data for ads and to keep it separate from other Google ad data.
A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.
The current state of ransomware — and its future
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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vpns
2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.
Samsung debuts the Neo QLED, an update to its flagship TV line
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays
Samsung has unveiled its 2021 TV lineup, featuring the new Neo QLED technology with enhanced picture quality and sustainability measures.
10 things you didn't know about NETGEAR
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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netgear
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orbi
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cloud management
NETGEAR, known for its consumer solutions, is also a leader in SME networking. Here are 10 facts about the company.
Former CEO of Kordia, Scott Bartlett, dies at age 40
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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healthtech
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kordia
Bartlett, one of New Zealand's most accomplished and high-profile tech executives, passed away after a battle with cancer.
Tips, strategies and best practices for DevOps testing
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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devops
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apm
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software development
DevOps plays a vital role in software development, but how can teams optimize software testing? Here are five best practices to consider.
IDC: NZ's smartphone market sees a 35% boost in Q3 2020
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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apple
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apple iphone
New Zealand's smartphone market sees highest quarterly growth since 2017 as the country rebounds from the pandemic.
Cloud adoption: The barriers and benefits in 2020
Thu, 10th Dec 2020
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
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investment
A new report from Accenture reveals that many organisations are not seeing the expected results from cloud initiatives.
Apple reveals AirPods Max, the company's debut in over-ear headphones
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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apple
Apple has unveiled its AirPods Max over-ear headphones, featuring active noise cancelling and a £549 price tag.