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 18
Interview: Base 2 head discusses digital transformation during pandemic
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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digital transformation
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base 2
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banking
Base 2's Greg Sharp highlights the urgent need for SMBs to invest in digital transformation during the COVID-19 crisis to ensure business continuity.
Zoom picks Oracle as its newest cloud provider in bid to meet demand
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud services
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oracle
Zoom selects Oracle as its cloud infrastructure provider, bypassing AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to support its rapid expansion.
COVID-19 will accelerate widespread adoption of robots - report
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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robots
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ai
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healthtech
COVID-19 will expedite the adoption of robots, as AI and robotics company Brain Corp raises $36m to meet demand.
Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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wireless networks
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
With over a billion now working from home due to COVID-19, Mobile Mentor’s BYOD 365 offers a secure solution for employees using personal devices for work.
How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The gang succeeded in its campaign by manipulating email correspondences, registering lookalike domains, and cashing out in phases.
Zoom announces new updates in response to privacy criticisms
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Zoom responds to privacy criticisms with Zoom 5.0, introducing AES 256-bit GCM encryption and enhanced data routing controls, to restore user trust.
OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The mid-range smartphone joins the Apple iPhone SE, announced last week, in the increasing pool of new smartphones hitting the market at less than NZ$1000.
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Google aims for '24/7 carbon-free' data centres by using a new computing platform that shifts tasks to times when greener energy sources are plentiful.
Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
The streaming behemoth earned big in the first quarter of this year, adding record levels of new subscribers and increasing revenue 27.6% year-on-year.
Corporations are failing to deal with e-waste responsibly - report
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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uc
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cleantech
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voip
A new report by Blancco Technology Group reveals a major e-waste crisis, as 76% of end-of-life devices are not sanitised and reused despite CSR policies.
COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
The video game industry is thriving during the pandemic as seen in global sales and user spikes, but console manufacturers face tough challenges ahead.
Plans for floating data centre in Singapore revealed
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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it in manufacturing
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hyperscale
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dc
Keppel Data Centers plans Singapore's first floating data centre, using seawater cooling and LNG for power. Expected to save energy and land.
Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.
Interview: Thriving in lockdown - how a coding school in Vietnam beat the odds
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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martech
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e-learning
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ai
It's March 10 2020, and CoderSchool in Ho Chi Minh just went entirely online. A success story followed - here's how a lockdown helped a school thrive.
COVID-19: Global esports revenue will take a hit despite higher viewership
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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esports
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analyst report
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covid-19
Newzoo has revealed that it has adjusted its previous estimate for worldwide esports as a result of the cancellation of big-ticket events.
UN and Hackster.io partner up to take on COVID-19 in developing countries
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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healthtech
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united nations
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covid-19
The UNDP and Hackster.io have teamed up to launch a challenge aiming to innovate affordable tech solutions to combat COVID-19 in developing nations.
Apple announces new iPhone SE, the 'most affordable' iPhone yet
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple unveils the second-generation iPhone SE, its most affordable yet at NZD $799, featuring a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and the powerful A13 Bionic chip.
Kiwi startup announces 2020 launch of rental marketplace app
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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startups
A Kiwi start-up, Mutu, is set to launch a peer-to-peer rental marketplace app this year, aiming to reduce waste and foster a smaller carbon footprint.
Latest Ford and Volkswagen smart cars pose 'serious' privacy and security risk
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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volkswagen
Investigations reveal security flaws in Ford and VW smart cars, exposing drivers to privacy breaches and hackers' control over critical vehicle functions.
Interview: Cohesity ANZ director on data management in a COVID-19 world
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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data management
COVID-19 has reshaped data management, says Cohesity's Steve Coad. Companies must now tackle cloud storage, backup solutions, and soaring cybercrime threats.