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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.

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How to utilise AI to optimise the cloud and Kubernetes workloads with CAST AI
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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devops
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iaas
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app development
CAST AI, an AI-driven cloud optimisation platform, aims to reduce cloud costs and automate disaster recovery. Find out more.
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Cybersecurity budgets still not keeping up with threats — report
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Cybersecurity budgets stagnant as cyber-attacks rise, new research says. Executives underestimate risk, hindered by skill shortages.
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Infrastructure-as-code, and how it can secure the cloud
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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cloud security
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project management
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devops
Bridgecrew's IaC platform offers automated cloud security and infrastructure compliance. Learn more about their solutions.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Nozomi Networks manager on OT in cybersecurity
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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iot security
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Nozomi Networks manager Malcolm Bailie returns to TechDay's IT Jam to discuss the company's Vantage solution and cybersecurity threats in APAC.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Mambu GM on the benefits of cloud banking
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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fintech
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digital banking
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mambu
This is our second IT Jam with a representative from Mambu: Today, it's Kristofer Rogers, the company's general manager for ANZ.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Nozomi Networks?
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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iot security
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Nozomi Networks: The cybersecurity firm specializing in IT and OT security in the Asia-Pacific region, with global offices in 14 countries.
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Peeling back the layers of the edge
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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iot
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edge data centre
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open source
Red Hat’s broad portfolio provides the connectivity, integration, and infrastructure as the basis for the platform, application, and developer services.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Mambu?
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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fintech
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digital banking
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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.
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Why business continuity must adapt to secure the new way of working
Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
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cloud services
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dr
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wfh
The rapid shift to remote work during the pandemic has increased digital risk, with cyber attackers targeting cloud-based tools, warns NTT.
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Samsung releases new Galaxy A Series lineup
Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
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smartphones
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monitors
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pro av
Samsung has unveiled its seventh generation A series of smartphones, including the affordable 5G-capable A32, A52, A52 5G, and A72 models.
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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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microsoft
NZ-based Zeacom's software has become Enghouse’s top-selling contact centre solution, with its Microsoft Teams contact centre offering at its heart.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Interactive director of business continuity
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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dr
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cloud services
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compliance
Interactive's director of data center and business continuity, Brett Wilson, discusses the company's solutions and emerging trends in a TechDay IT Jam.
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Cryptography orchestration reimagined for the enterprise
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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key management
Unbound has announced its new CORE platform, a next-generation solution offering that delivers comprehensive cryptography orchestration for enterprises.
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Modern device management – enterprise-grade endpoint security for home workers
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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microsoft
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byod
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mobility
To support and empower employees, organisations need enterprise-grade security that reaches beyond the confines of the workplace.
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IWD 2021: Ping Identity manager on women in the cybersecurity industry
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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women in technology
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iwd
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ping identity
The cybersecurity industry needs to change perceptions to attract more women, according to Ping Identity marketing manager Vivienne Horsfall.
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MDM In 2021 – It’s time to switch to modern management
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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byod
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microsoft
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mobility
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.
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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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it infrastructure
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accenture
Organizations are struggling to extract value from their technological investments, but Accenture's new Living Systems approach aims to change that.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Interactive?
Thu, 4th Mar 2021
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colocation
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interactive
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data center management
Australia's largest privately owned IT company, Interactive, discusses their data center solutions in this IT Jam.
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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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identity solutions
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams feature GBG's Carol Chris discussing digital identity verification technology and GBG's flagship solution.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is vcita?
Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
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digital transformation
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fintech
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vcita
vcita is a software platform for small business management that has a strong value proposition around helping micropreneurs to get paid for their services.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is GBG?
Wed, 24th Feb 2021
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compliance
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fraud
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risk intelligence & compliance
GBG regional general manager for ANZ, Carol Chris, discusses the key products and challenges faced by customers in the APAC region. #TechDay.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LinearB?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
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developers
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software development
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linearb
LinearB, a software delivery intelligence company, aims to improve software delivery performance for engineering firms in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Pan Pacific Hotels chooses JustPerform to drive SAP programme
Fri, 19th Feb 2021
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erp
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red apricot
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sap
The hotel chain will use Red Apricot's JustPerform Process Designer Pro for Planning app to simplify their integrated and operational expense planning.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Logmore?
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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inventory management systems
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oem
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supply chain & logistics
Finnish company Logmore is using its cloud service and QR code tags to monitor COVID-19 vaccine shipments in the Asia-Pacific region.