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 5
Cloud Radar 2021: ANZ spearheads cloud adoption as growth enabler
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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Australian and New Zealand enterprises lead in cloud adoption, according to a new survey by Infosys, but must continue to innovate.
Sophos unearths involvement of Lemon Duck crypto-mining malware in ProxyLogon attacks
Wed, 9th Jun 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The Lemon Duck cryptomining malware is being used to target unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers —giving it a 'firm foothold' in compromised servers.
Epson partners with National Geographic to address climate change
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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clean technologies
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printing
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epson
Epson and National Geographic aim to raise awareness of how people can reduce their impact on global warming, from homes to offices and other businesses.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs
Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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firewalls
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network security
This is our second IT Jam with ManageEngine, and also our second with the company's senior manager for sales and business development, Vinayak Sreedhar.
Cloudera to be acquired for $5.3 billion — and completes two of its own acquisitions
Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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multi-cloud
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m&a
Cloudera will be acquired for a cash transaction of $5.3 billion. The company also announced its own acquisitions of two separate SaaS companies.
Payroll in the digital age: why a coherent technology strategy is necessary
Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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phishing
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Unfortunately, the response to moving payroll to the cloud is often to keep it on-site. But if cloud adoption is done correctly, the pros outweigh the cons.
Webinar: Why Everbridge's Critical Event Management platform stands out
Fri, 28th May 2021
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cloud services
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business continuity
A Forrester study found that Everbridge’s CEM platform enabled reductions in property damage, decreases in IT downtime and bolstered employee productivity.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - emt Distribution on why the 'essential eight' is crucial for cybersecurity success
Thu, 27th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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rhipe
emt Distribution is a channel company with over 25 years of experience in IT product distribution, with a focus on cyber threat mitigation solutions.
LinkIQ: Making Ethernet cable testing easier than ever
Thu, 27th May 2021
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ethernet
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cable
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poe
LinkIQ allows operational technology teams to easily solve network connectivity problems with a streamlined cabling troubleshooting tool.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Vectra AI director on the fragility of critical nation infrastructure
Thu, 27th May 2021
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cloud security
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edge security
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ai security
Vectra AI director of security engineering Chris Fisher explains why ransomware attacks on critical national infrastructure are becoming increasingly common.
Smartphone shipments to reach 1.38 billion units this year despite economic woes — IDC
Thu, 27th May 2021
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devices
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shipments
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This represents a 7.7% increase from 2020, and IDC says the trend will continue: in 2022, shipments will total 1.43 billion — a year-over-year increase of 3.8%.
How to shore up cyber-defences of financial institutions for the future
Thu, 20th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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quantum computing
Accenture’s latest research defined four key risks: Supply chain attacks, cyber-fraud, insider threats and extortion and ransomware.
The case for prioritising IT privacy in businesses
Tue, 18th May 2021
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
It was Privacy Awareness Week recently. But one week in May every year isn’t cutting it: privacy needs to be a year-round focus.
Interview: The intersection of technology and infrastructure amidst COVID-19
Tue, 18th May 2021
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digital transformation
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software development
TechDay spoke to Bentley Systems executives Mark Coates and Phil Christensen, who discuss how technology has changed within the infrastructure industry.
NETGEAR's WiFi 6 wireless solutions deliver blazing fast internet — rain or shine
Mon, 17th May 2021
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
NETGEAR has designed separate access points for disparate scenarios, reflective of the diversification in business environments.
Interview: Harnessing business agility post-pandemic
Wed, 12th May 2021
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digital transformation
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apm
We spoke to Appnovation's Andrew Wong, who explains why businesses should continue prioritising an agile strategy, as opposed to reverting to old ways.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Syniti?
Mon, 10th May 2021
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Syniti is an IT company specialising in enterprise data management that uses data expertise, intelligent software and AI to deliver improved business outcomes.
NZ's most connected data centre outlines latest developments
Fri, 7th May 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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cloud adoption
Data Centre 220 announced half a million dollars worth of investment into its technical resources at the Chorus Live event last month.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Smartech?
Thu, 6th May 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Smartech is a provider of B2B Payment Platforms & eCommerce solutions for Postal Systems, serving the North America and APAC regions.
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A52
Thu, 6th May 2021
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
If you’re on a budget but don’t want to sacrifice all the features present in a top-tier phone, the Samsung A52 is a good investment.