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 22
CompTIA launches tool to measure emerging tech-readiness
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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microsoft
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comptia
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emerging technology
CompTIA says the assessment will help to identify what steps are needed to ensure organisations expand their business.
5G smartphone shipments to increase 700% in 2020
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Global shipments of 5G smartphones are forecast to soar by 700% in 2020, from 29 million to 231 million units, driven by declining device costs, Omdia reports.
New Azure and AWS integration announced amid increasing cyber threats
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
FireMon announces new integrations with Azure and AWS to bolster defences against rising cyber threats, supporting multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
Veeam announces new executive on heels of suite launch
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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virtualisation
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cybersecurity
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veeam
Veeam appoints Gil Vega as Chief Information Security Officer, alongside launching its new Veeam Availability Suite v10 to enhance data protection.
Phishing URLs grew by 640% last year - report
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Phishing attempts have increased by 640% and malware targeting Windows 7 has risen by 125%, according to a new report by OpenText.
Microsoft Azure and Firedome announce collaboration on IoT protection
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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public cloud
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iot security
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iot
The integration combines Azure Security Centre for IoT’s threat monitoring and recommendation service with Firedome’s protection and response capabilities.
'Risky behaviour' observed in IT security pros and individuals - survey
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
The report found expectation and reality are often misaligned when it comes to the implementation of desirable security solutions.
44% of CIOs think their AI comprehension 'not very successful' - survey
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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digital transformation
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iot
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ai
The data showed 41% of organisations are using artificial intelligence (AI) in some way, which has doubled from just 19% the previous year.
Number of global online gamers to hit 1 billion in 2024
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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online games
The global online gaming community is on track to reach 1 billion by 2024, with revenues set to rise to USD $17.8 billion.
ExtraHop announces IoT adoption suite
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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iot
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451 research
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extrahop
These latest enhancements extend Reveal(x) capabilities to the enterprise IoT device edge, according to the company.
Veeam launch of new data protection suite 'biggest ever'
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Veeam Software has released Veeam Availability Suite v10, offering upgraded data protection capabilities for increased data availability and portability.
IBM report projects evolution of phishing, ransomware and spoof tech
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
IBM's latest report reveals that cybercriminals are evolving, employing phishing, ransomware, and spoofing tactics. Recycled credentials pose growing threats.
Interview: Cloudera VP and ANZ manager on optimal data strategies
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner Summit: Execs from Cloudera discuss the vital role of data strategies and cloud for modern businesses.
2G and 3G networks are 'open doors' for cyber attacks
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
Security researchers have warned about SS7 for decades, however, the vulnerabilities have become more severe in recent years.
Accenture announces new acquisition to bolster digital supply chain solutions
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The acquisition will boost Accenture’s growing technology practice and number of SAP professionals in Australia and New Zealand.
NEC announces partnership with Cisco amid increasing cyber threats
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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digital signage
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partner programmes
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displays & projectors
NEC and Cisco team up to combat growing cyber threats, integrating blockchain and fraud detection technologies to secure network device authenticity.
Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
Revenue from 5G IoT connections to skyrocket 1,400% in next five years
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
A Juniper Research study forecasts 5G IoT revenue to surge 1,400% to USD $8 billion by 2024, driven by automotive and smart cities sectors.
DDoS attacks almost doubled in the last year - Kaspersky
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky reports nearly double the number of DDoS attacks in Q4 2019 compared to the previous year, noting a surge in weekend and Sunday incidents.
Kiwis 'considerably' more likely to use biometric payments than Australians
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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biometrics
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martech
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commerce systems
The report finds 64% of New Zealanders are familiar with biometrics and 68% have used fingerprint recognition.