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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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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is VIQ Solutions?
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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VIQ Solutions MD, Matthew Fowler, discusses their AI-powered speech-to-text transcription services in TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jam.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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smartphones
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This phone is definitely worth a look if you’re after a smartphone with some brunt and without an intimidating price tag.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Peak Insight?
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams speaks to Cisco Collaboration expert Peak Insight about their products and the ANZ market.
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Voyager Internet enters next phase of growth with executive team change
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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Voyager Internet appoints new CEO and restructuring executive team to better serve customers and meet market expectations.
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Hands-on review: Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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This machine is definitely worth a look if you’re in the market for a gaming machine with midrange components but top-range performance.
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Shifting the cybersecurity mindset of the past
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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New Zealand IT security specialists SSS are hosting an event to discuss the future of cybersecurity on 11 February in Wellington.
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Jeff Bezos to resign as CEO of Amazon later this year
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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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.
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Securing the cloud: How to mitigate a deluge of disruption
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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Cloud adoption brings benefits, but only 40% of companies achieve the full value, with security concerns being a major barrier, says Accenture.
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Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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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.
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Q&A: StorageCraft sales engineer on security risks and the importance of standardisation
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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Last week, TechDay spoke to StorageCraft sales engineer Gerard Burgess about the challenges faced due to pandemic restrictions and the rise in security threats.
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Financial watchdog slams NZX as being ill-prepared in face of DDoS attacks
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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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.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - StorageCraft on the security challenges of 2020
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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StorageCraft's sales engineer, Gerard Burgess, shares insights on cybersecurity challenges and navigating the new year in a TechDay interview.
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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 is growing rapidly in Australia and New Zealand, but newcomers to emerging technologies may be unsecured, says Trend Micro.
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Sophos named a Numbering Authority in CVE programme
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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network management
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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.
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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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Entrust has acquired data encryption provider HyTrust, bolstering its digital security solutions and accelerating its customers' digital transformations.
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Samsung debuts Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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Samsung Electronics reveals new flagship phones, the Galaxy S21 series, and updates its earbuds line with Galaxy Buds Pro.
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Google completes $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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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.
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A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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ransomware
Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.
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The current state of ransomware — and its future
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.
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Samsung debuts the Neo QLED, an update to its flagship TV line
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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digital entertainment
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pro av
Samsung has unveiled its 2021 TV lineup, featuring the new Neo QLED technology with enhanced picture quality and sustainability measures.
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10 things you didn't know about NETGEAR
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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NETGEAR, known for its consumer solutions, is also a leader in SME networking. Here are 10 facts about the company.
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Former CEO of Kordia, Scott Bartlett, dies at age 40
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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Bartlett, one of New Zealand’s most accomplished and high-profile tech executives, passed away after a battle with cancer.
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Tips, strategies and best practices for DevOps testing
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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DevOps plays a vital role in software development, but how can teams optimize software testing? Here are five best practices to consider.
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IDC: NZ's smartphone market sees a 35% boost in Q3 2020
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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New Zealand's smartphone market sees highest quarterly growth since 2017 as the country rebounds from the pandemic.