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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Nick - Page 23
30,000 Kiwis get ultra-fast broadband early
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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uc
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telco
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ultrafast fibre
Ultrafast Fibre has completed its broadband rollout two years early, connecting 27 towns and 30,000 customers to fibre, enhancing connectivity in New Zealand.
AI tech to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Australia
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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it automation
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ai
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healthtech
New project will utilise artificial intelligence to streamline clinical records to better inform responses to suicide prevention.
Streamline and simplify your video meetings with Zoom DTEN D7
Wed, 12th Feb 2020
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uc
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digital entertainment
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video
Zoom and DTEN's D7 have revolutionised video meetings with an integrated, all-in-one solution, simplifying setup and enhancing productivity.
DNA Connect signs on as nCipher’s newest ANZ distributor
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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iot
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multi-cloud
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risk & compliance
DNA Connect has become nCipher Security’s newest distributor in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data protection and cybersecurity offerings in the region.
RingCentral reveals strong financial results for Q4
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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uc
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contact centre
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ringcentral
RingCentral reports a robust Q4 with total revenue surging 34% to USD $253 million, as mid-market and enterprise efforts fuel significant growth.
Growth of digital payments set to cost Australian banks US$3 billion
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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fintech
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accenture
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bank security
Digital payments growth and non-bank competition could displace US$3 billion of Australian banks' revenue, says Accenture, as payment methods evolve.
Tencent Cloud acquires key cloud security standard
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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cloud security
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cloud services
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tencent
Tencent Cloud has acquired the Multi-Tier Cloud Security Standard, boosting its capability to provide top-level security for enterprise cloud users worldwide.
Any internet user can order cyber attack for less than $20 - study
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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ddos
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
A study by DE-CIX and global researchers reveals any internet user can order a cyber attack for less than USD $20, raising concerns on DDoS resilience.
Revealed: Best practices for embedded systems in a world of cyber attacks
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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iot
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The Trusted Computing Group has issued new best practices for updating firmware and software in embedded systems to combat rising cyber threats in IoT devices.
Access4 names new head of NZ partner enablement
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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ingram micro
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distributors
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access4
Access4 has appointed Brian Evans to drive partner enablement in New Zealand, leveraging his extensive experience with Ingram Micro to boost profits rapidly.
Third party guidelines triple chances of receiving compensation after attacks - survey
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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supply chain & logistics
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kaspersky
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inventory management systems
A Kaspersky survey reveals 71% of firms with third party guidelines received compensation post-supply chain attacks, compared to just 22% without.
Vertiv announces expansion to key data centre
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
New investments will further enhance uninterruptible power supply testing capabilities for Vertiv customers worldwide.
Public divided over police use of facial recognition - survey
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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surveillance
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biometrics
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risk & compliance
The response comes as the European Union considers a ban on the use of facial recognition tech by law enforcement.
Pegasystems announces new app-building software
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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apm
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low-code
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software development
Pegasystems unveiled Pega Express, a pioneering low-code methodology within Pega Platform, enabling rapid design and deployment of Minimum Lovable Products.
Qualitest snags Magic Quadrant honour after investing in AI
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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ai
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gartner magic quadrant
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analyst report
Qualitest earns Visionary status in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for the sixth year, driven by strategic AI investments and a focus on quality engineering.
Finastra extends insurance benefits to partners of LGBTQ employees in India
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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dei
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esg
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finastra
Finastra has extended medical insurance to LGBTQ employees' partners in India, enhancing workplace inclusivity and earning a Great Place to Work certification.
NZ gaming industry thriving as revenue skyrockets
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
The industry could potentially be worth $1 billion dollars by 2025 if it continues its 39% average annual growth.
15,000 companies still critically vulnerable from Citrix security flaws - report
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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malware
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
More than a month after a critical Citrix software flaw endangered 80,000 firms globally, new data reveals 15,000 companies remain at high risk.
Top 10 digital transformation trends for Australia - IDC
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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research director
In 2020 the emphasis shifts from DX technologies to underlying organisational structures and innovation ecosystems.
Business enthusiasm for emerging tech clashes with cybersecurity woes - CompTIA
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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cybersecurity
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software development
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comptia
The report also finds spending on hardware, software, services and telecom is projected to reach almost $5.2tn globally.