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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.

Stories by Nick - Page 9

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Hands-on review: Sennheiser CX 400BT earbuds
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital music
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cx
Sennheiser's latest CX 400BT True Wireless earbuds offer excellent sound quality and comfort, though Bluetooth pairing can be tricky.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall VP discusses the importance of endpoint security
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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wfh
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
SonicWall's Dmitriy Ayrapetov returns to discuss the risks of remote working and how to secure distributed networks.
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Introducing the Finance Futurists
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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financing
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cfo
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sage
Sage has announced its inaugural Finance Futurists list, acknowledging the most visionary CFOs from around the world.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Denodo?
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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virtualisation
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denodo
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data virtualisation
Denodo's CMO explains the benefits of data virtualisation and its place in the ANZ region in this IT Jams interview. #TechDay #DataVirtualisation.
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The three-pronged security approach that confronts security breaches head-on
Mon, 26th Oct 2020
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
NCC Group's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution offers a human-centric, integrated approach to cybersecurity, helping prevent costly breaches.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LogRhythm?
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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siem
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cybersecurity
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logrhythm
LogRhythm: cybersecurity firm excelling in behaviour analytics and automation, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific market.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Tecala?
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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managed services
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partner programmes
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tecala
Tecala, an Australian tech services provider, talks about its primary focuses, solutions, and resources in the ANZ market.
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How 'data gravity' centres can spell trouble for enterprises
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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digital realty
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data growth
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retailers
Data gravity's intensifying grip challenges global enterprises, per new Digital Realty Index.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - protecting data with user behaviour analytics
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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casb
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dlp
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cybersecurity
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams features Forcepoint's sales engineer Matthew Bant, discussing their DLP solution and people-centered cybersecurity strategies.
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Zoom to begin rolling out end-to-end encryption
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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zoom
Zoom begins technical preview of end-to-end encryption for free and paid users, in a move to strengthen security.
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Innovation Summit East Asia 2020: The significance of sustainability and resilience to business success
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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sustainable it
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digital transformation
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data centre maintenance / management
Schneider Electric has launched the Innovation Summit East Asia 2020 to help businesses thrive in the new normal.
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Apple reveals four new iPhones with 5G capability
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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smartphones
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apple
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monitors
The new iPhone 12 lineup features phones varying in size and capability, but all are 5G capable and all ship with Apple's new A14 Bionic chip.
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Hands-on review: Apple iPad 8th Gen 2020
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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apple
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gaming
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reviews
Apple's 8th generation iPad may look familiar, but it offers improved performance and features at a reasonable price.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – A glimpse inside a ransomware cell
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
SonicWall's Brook Chelmo shares his eye-opening experience with a ransomware cell in TechDay's latest IT Jam. #Cybersecurity #Ransomware.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Tradify?
Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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crm
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martech
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accounting systems
Tradify CEO Michael Steckler discusses how the job management solution is streamlining processes for tradespeople in TechDay's latest IT Jam.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Security expert discusses changing cyber-attacker behaviour
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
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cybersafety
SonicWall's Brook Chelmo reveals changing cyber-attacker behaviour and best practices for CISOs in new TechDay IT Jam.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The growing complexity of cybersecurity in 2020
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
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cybersafety
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams: SonicWall cybersecurity director discusses changes in attacker behaviour and security solutions.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BPESA?
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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outsourcing
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software development
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covid-19
TechDay explores the growth opportunity for South Africa as big brands flock to the country for software development. #BPESA #offshoring.
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Kiwi fintech firm Hnry launches in Australia
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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fintech
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hnry
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startups
New Zealand fintech firm Hnry has expanded into Australia, offering its software to help freelancers manage financial admin.
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The green future of the public cloud
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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cloud services
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public cloud
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iaas
Cloud computing surge prompts eco-strategy to cut CO2 by 59m tonnes.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Vectra AI?
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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ndr
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ai
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cybersecurity
TechDay interviews Vectra AI head of security engineering, Chris Fisher, to discuss their cybersecurity solutions and operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Bitglass?
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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insider threats
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cybersafety
Bitglass senior director of marketing, Jonathan Andresen, discusses insider attacks and best cybersecurity solutions.
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Q&A: Digital transformation consultant on best practices in 2020
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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digital transformation
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devops
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project management
TechDay caught up with Fusion5 NetSuite consulting manager Russell Bailey to discuss the issues surrounding digitisation in 2020.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Enlighten Designs?
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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creative technologies
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web development
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enlighten designs
Enlighten Designs CEO Damon Kelly discusses the company's business journey and vision for the future of web design in TechDay interview. #webdesign.