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.
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Interview: Hyland director talks CCM and why it's crucial in 2020
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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crm
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martech
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open source
Hyland's Content Composer CCM tool streamlines customer communication management with personalised, omnichannel delivery.
Interview: ACE Training execs discuss how to capitalise on NZ's new data centre region
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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uc
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Microsoft's plan to launch a data center region in New Zealand is expected to fuel digital transformation opportunities for businesses.
Game review: Borderlands Legendary Collection on Nintendo Switch
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Borderlands Legendary Collection on the Nintendo Switch impresses with its style, gameplay, and customisable weapons, earning a solid 7/10 rating.
HP Inc pledges to eliminate 75% of single-use plastic by 2025
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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cleantech
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hp
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3d printing
This transition from plastic to molded fibre has already eliminated 933 tonnes of hard-to-recycle expanded plastic foam last year, according to HP.
IBM report: Security response improving - containing attacks, not so much
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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cybersecurity
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ibm
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ibm security
Despite better detection and response, organisations have seen a 13% decline in their ability to contain cyber-attacks over five years, IBM Security reports.
Almost 40% of the Earth's population will be gamers by 2023
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Gaming industry to reach $200bn worldwide by 2023, with 38% of the global population being gamers, according to Newzoo. Mobile gaming dominates.
Game review: 51 Worldwide Games for Nintendo Switch
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
There are tabletop games, card games, virtual sport games and more - a combination of which led me down a games rabbit-hole lasting entire weekends.
Inteview: Mimecast security expert on why email attacks are more successful than ever
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Email attacks, especially phishing, are more sophisticated amid the pandemic, says Garrett O'Hara of Mimecast, making them harder to detect and prevent.
In a post-COVID-19 world, process automation is a must, says K2
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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it automation
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rpa
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analyst report
K2 and Forrester explain the myriad benefits of accelerating digital transformation towards process automation strategies in their new webinar.
Apple's new watchOS 7 features handwashing detection, new watch faces
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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software updates
At WWDC, Apple reveals watchOS 7 with handwashing detection, sleep tracking, and customisable watch faces, aiming to enhance health and wellness.
Apple unveils iPadOS 14, with redesigns for Siri, Search, widgets and more
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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personal computing devices
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software updates
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apple
Apple unveils new features, designs, and tools for iPadOS 14, including redesigned Search, Siri interactions, and incoming calls.
54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
Cyber attacks on gaming platforms surged by 54% in April, as lockdowns boosted player numbers, with Minecraft being the most targeted game.
State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.
Phishing attack exploited Samsung, Adobe servers for Office 365 credentials
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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phishing
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martech
The campaign used seemingly credible web domain names to lure its victims and bypass security filters, including from Oxford University, Adobe and Samsung.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Gigamon?
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gigamon is a network visibility and analytics company headquartered in California with offices all over the world.
How Spark's wireless broadband simplified a small Kiwi business's internet
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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uc
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telco
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smb
Peter Thrower had never had much luck when it came to internet connection for his business. Then he called Spark.
Why CX is a 'must-have' and not a 'nice-to-have'
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Strengthening CX drives success: Adobe reveals 40% of CX leaders exceeded 2019 goals, proving investment in customer experience is now essential for businesses.
What is a business without customers? Why CX investment should be a strategic play
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Investing in Customer Experience (CX) can transform customer data into strategic advantages. Adobe's 2019 report shows 40% of CX leaders exceed business goals.
60% of IT managers think email cyber-attacks are 'inevitable' - report
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A report from Mimecast reveals that 60% of IT managers see email cyber-attacks as unavoidable within the next year, heightening security concerns.
Ranked: The top 10 emerging technologies in 2020
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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uc
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quantum computing
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5g & beyond
CompTIA has unveiled its annual list of emerging technologies ranked by the ability to generate new business and revenues.