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.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Zscaler?
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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security-as-a-service
Zscaler's cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and response to COVID-19 are discussed in TechDay's latest IT Jams interview.
The case for cloud-based business phone systems
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
With the pandemic overhauling the means of business communication and collaboration, the time has come to consider Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Axis Communications?
Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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surveillance
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creative technologies
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photography
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams feature Axis Communications ANZ country manager discussing core products and ANZ market presence.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is 8x8?
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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contact centre
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wfh
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remote working
TechDay launches 10 Minute IT Jams series, providing insights into technology companies in the Asia-Pacific region. 8x8 discussed in latest video.
10 cybersecurity risks to consider when transitioning back to the office
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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wfh
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Organizations should consider these 10 cybersecurity and data governance areas before reopening after COVID-19, according to BSI.
Epic Games now worth $17 billion after new round of investment
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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gaming
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technology gifts
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cios
One particularly large chunk of the funding came from Sony, in the form of a $250 million strategic investment, which the company announced last month.
Hands-on review: Samsung QLED 8K 950TS TV
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Samsung's new Q950TS TV provides an unparalleled home viewing experience, but with a hefty price tag of $15,000.
Samsung unveils 5 new devices, including Galaxy Note20
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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smartphones
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monitors
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pro av
Samsung has today announced a suite of new products to its consumer device lineup, adding to their roster two new phones, a tablet, a smartwatch and earbuds.
Q&A: Barracuda VP on how SD-WAN can aid in public cloud adoption
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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firewall
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
TechDay caught up with Barracuda RVP of public cloud & strategic alliances Chris Hill to discuss why SD-WAN is fast becoming the launch pad into the cloud.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Milestone Systems?
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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saas
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video
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martech
Milestone Systems director of Asia Pacific sales, Jordan Cullis, delves into the company's IP-based video management solutions in an interview with TechDay.
Interview: Acronis co-founder on going all-in for DLP
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
SMEs at high risk as insider threats and remote work amplify data breaches, highlighting DLP need.
Hands-on review: JBL Club 950NC
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
JBL Club 950NC headphones offer a plethora of features, solid sound quality, but are let down by weight and noise cancellation. (110 characters).
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Congress Rental?
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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finance, leasing & rental
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business events sector
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covid-19
TechDay speaks to Congress Rental MD Jeremy Ducklin about how the company has expanded into new markets amid the pandemic.
Global spending on cybersecurity to grow by almost 6%
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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cios
Even if the global economy worsens and IT budgets suffer, the cybersecurity market will still grow by at least 2.5%, according to a new report by Canalys.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BlackLine?
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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bi
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big data
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accounting systems
BlackLine's Claudia Pirko discusses the role of automation and AI in finance departments and how COVID-19 has impacted it.
Hands-on review: Oppo Find X2 Lite
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
If you're in the market for a new phone and do not want to pay a full fortnight’s paycheck, the Oppo Find X2 lite is a great option.
Unprecedented Twitter bitcoin scam targets Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
High-profile Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware on multi-cloud deployments
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
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radware
Radware's Yaniv Hoffman discusses the trend of deploying applications in multi-cloud environments. #ITsecurity #technews.
Samsung unveils 2 new premium soundbar models
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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monitors
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pro av
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samsung
Samsung unveils HW-Q950T and HW-Q900T soundbars, elevating home audio with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X tech.
New report reveals countries most targeted by 'significant' cyber-attacks
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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cybersecurity
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cios
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cybersafety
US suffers 156 significant cyber-attacks between 2006-2020, compared to UK's 47, India's 23, Germany's 21, and Australia's 16.
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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cloud services
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voip
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microsoft
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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technology gifts
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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3d printing
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sustainable it
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hp
This transition from plastic to molded fibre has already eliminated 933 tonnes of hard-to-recycle expanded plastic foam last year, according to HP.