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.
Stories by Nick - Page 13
Wearables market sees 29.7% growth, driven by hearables
Fri, 29th May 2020
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apple
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technology gifts
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wearables
The growth in Q1 2020 was fuelled by new product launches from market leaders as well as increased perceived utility as people set up offices at home.
Over half of IT pros prefer hybrid and multi-cloud architectures - report
Thu, 28th May 2020
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cloud services
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microsoft
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devops
Global IT pros favour hybrid/multi-cloud setups, Denodo study reveals, amid rising container tech use.
Google most popular brand to impersonate in phishing campaigns - report
Thu, 28th May 2020
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microsoft
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firewall
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phishing
A new report from Barracuda released today shows 100,000 attacks impersonating reputable brands, with 65% of this figure using Google as a masquerade.
Apple's classroom productivity apps receive major update
Thu, 28th May 2020
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apple
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smartphones
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e-learning
The Classwork and Classroom apps have received major updates, with new features and designs implemented as remote learning persists amid COVID-19.
Months on, many organisations still don't have secure remote access - report
Thu, 28th May 2020
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wfh
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malware
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casb
Many firms lag in secure remote work setups, raising data security concerns, says Bitglass report.
Global device shipments to plummet by 13.6% in 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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smartphones
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Global device shipments drop 13.6% as COVID-19 bites, says Gartner.
ASC launches Microsoft Teams communication recording app
Wed, 27th May 2020
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cloud services
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uc
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microsoft
ASC's new app for Microsoft Teams offers compliant recording, including translation and analytics.
Australians uneasy about facial recognition tech - report
Tue, 26th May 2020
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Half of Australians believe their privacy is being invaded by the tech, and two-thirds think they should be able to opt out of databases using it.
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Tue, 26th May 2020
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Nostalgic flip phones return with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip – a sleek gadget, but is it worth the hefty price tag?.
'Fastest ever' internet speed recorded in Australian research project
Mon, 25th May 2020
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broadband
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nbn
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bandwidth
Have you ever wanted to download 1000 HD films in a single second? Maybe not, but according to a study from three universities in Australia, it’s now possible.
Alibaba records growth for 2020, but it's not all smooth sailing
Mon, 25th May 2020
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alibaba
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financial results
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alibaba cloud
The company's Cloud business saw huge gains, but the declining business activity in the early months of 2020 was not kind to the retail giant.
Demand for VPNs soars in Hong Kong amid fears over Beijing crackdown
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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vpn
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cloud services
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wireless networks
Hong Kong's VPN demand soars as China's security law threat looms, signalling fear for web freedom.
Dell and Google Cloud deepen integration to bolster hybrid cloud storage
Thu, 21st May 2020
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
Dell and Google unveil hybrid cloud for 50PB high-performance workloads, enhancing multi-cloud agility.
VMware launches 2nd gen VMware Cloud on Dell EMC
Thu, 21st May 2020
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cloud services
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
VMware and Dell have released the second generation of VMware Cloud on Dell EMC, offering support for remote connectivity and business-critical applications.
76% of execs losing sleep over being the next high-profile breach
Wed, 20th May 2020
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casb
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Headline-grabbing security breaches of high-profile enterprises are becoming more common, fuelling the anxieties of business leaders who hope they're not next.
More in store for NZ data centre landscape after Microsoft investment
Wed, 20th May 2020
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cloud services
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colocation
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microsoft
NZ set for tech boost with Microsoft's data centre plan, igniting digital growth.
Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions
Wed, 20th May 2020
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cloud services
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firewall
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dr
The new solutions combine anti-ransomware and other threat-protection tech with immutable backup and disaster recovery capabilities.
Samsung launches new cutting-edge QLED TV range
Wed, 20th May 2020
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digital entertainment
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monitors
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pro av
Samsung Electronics New Zealand has launched its 2020 QLED TV range, featuring AI upscaling and large-format panels over 75 inches.
Interview: Mimecast channel director on new partner programme and consolidation in the channel
Wed, 20th May 2020
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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mimecast
Cyber threats soar in 2020; Mimecast revamps partner program to combat rising digital dangers.
Adobe releases extensive update for Creative Cloud apps
Wed, 20th May 2020
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martech
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creative technologies
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adobe
Adobe updates Creative Cloud apps, enhancing video/audio editing for remote work demands.
Kaspersky launches security assessment training program
Tue, 19th May 2020
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it training
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky rolls out Cyber Capacity Building Program, aiming to boost IT security skills for organisations.
Australia within grasp of sustainable data centre ecosystem - report
Tue, 19th May 2020
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sustainable it
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it architecture
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wepower
Australia's data centres draw 4% of national power; greener tech urged.
Q1 2020 sees more data breaches than ever before
Tue, 19th May 2020
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vpn
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
8.4 billion documents were leaked in the first three months of 2020, smashing records and setting a sombre tone for the year.
CRM, website building, project management - all in 1 free solution
Tue, 19th May 2020
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crm
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dr
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cloud services
Firms embrace Bitrix24's tools for seamless remote work amid indefinite pandemic challenges.