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 16
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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hyperscale
Dell and Google Cloud unveil a hybrid cloud storage system, capable of moving 50PB high-performance workloads, enhancing flexibility and scalability.
VMware launches 2nd gen VMware Cloud on Dell EMC
Thu, 21st May 2020
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft's NZ$80-100m data centre investment is set to boost New Zealand’s digital economy, paving the way for further local infrastructure development.
Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions
Wed, 20th May 2020
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firewalls
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dr
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network infrastructure
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 signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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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m&a
Mimecast's channel director outlines a revamped partner programme designed to tackle 2020’s growing cybersecurity threats and industry consolidation.
Adobe releases extensive update for Creative Cloud apps
Wed, 20th May 2020
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Adobe launches major Creative Cloud update, boosting video and audio edit tools. Enhanced features include Apple ProRes RAW support and new creative tools.
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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software development
Kaspersky's new Cyber Capacity Building Program offers training in IT infrastructure security assessment, debuting for government and academia in Q3 at no cost.
Australia within grasp of sustainable data centre ecosystem - report
Tue, 19th May 2020
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cleantech
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sustainability
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wepower
Australia’s data centres consume over 4% of national energy, but new tech from WePower promises a sustainable shift through flexible purchasing agreements.
Q1 2020 sees more data breaches than ever before
Tue, 19th May 2020
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vpns
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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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uc
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dr
Amid the pandemic, Bitrix24 offers a comprehensive, free solution integrating CRM, project management, and website building, easing transitions to remote work.
'Digital landscape has shifted considerably' - Vodafone NZ COVID-19 update
Mon, 18th May 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone NZ has today released its latest information on how New Zealanders are using the internet and cell services as social lives roar back to life.
Digital heists: Attacks on financial institutions rise 238% in 3 months
Mon, 18th May 2020
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malware
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virtualisation
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ddos
Cyber attacks on financial institutions soared by 238% from February to April, as reported by VMware Carbon Black. 80% of entities noted higher attack rates.
Report: 63% of APAC customers willing to switch to neobanks
Mon, 18th May 2020
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data analytics
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planning
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financial systems
A new report by IDC and Backbase reveals that 63% of APAC customers are poised to switch to neobanks by 2025, challenging traditional banks.
NVIDIA launches 'world's most advanced AI system' - the DGX A100
Fri, 15th May 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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ai models
NVIDIA says the first order of the system will be delivered to a lab in the US, which will use the DGXTM A100’s computing power to ‘better understand COVID-19’.
NVIDIA unveils its first GPU featuring Ampere architecture
Fri, 15th May 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai models
The NVIDIA A100 GPU boasts up to 20 times more power than its predecessors, boosting throughput for data centres as demand for data surges.
Operators must secure spectrum to revive 5G rollouts in 2020 - report
Fri, 15th May 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered 5G rollouts, especially in APAC, due to delayed spectrum allocations, a GlobalData report reveals. Regulators urged to act.
Microsoft acquires Metaswitch, affirming investment in telcos
Fri, 15th May 2020
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uc
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Microsoft's acquisition of Metaswitch, following its recent purchase of Affirmed Networks, underlines its deepening investment in the 5G telco sector.
NetApp hires Microsoft veteran Cesar Cernuda as new president
Thu, 14th May 2020
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microsoft
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netapp
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job moves
NetApp has appointed Microsoft veteran Cesar Cernuda as its new president, effective July. Cernuda will steer global sales, marketing, and customer operations.