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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Nick - Page 17
DDoS attacks almost doubled in the last year - Kaspersky
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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Kaspersky reports nearly double the number of DDoS attacks in Q4 2019 compared to the previous year, noting a surge in weekend and Sunday incidents.
Kiwis 'considerably' more likely to use biometric payments than Australians
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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biometrics
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martech
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commerce systems
The report finds 64% of New Zealanders are familiar with biometrics and 68% have used fingerprint recognition.
Streamline and simplify your video meetings with Zoom DTEN D7
Wed, 12th Feb 2020
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uc
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digital entertainment
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video
Zoom and DTEN's D7 have revolutionised video meetings with an integrated, all-in-one solution, simplifying setup and enhancing productivity.
DNA Connect signs on as nCipher's newest ANZ distributor
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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iot
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multi-cloud
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risk & compliance
DNA Connect has become nCipher Security's newest distributor in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data protection and cybersecurity offerings in the region.
RingCentral reveals strong financial results for Q4
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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uc
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contact centre
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ringcentral
RingCentral reports a robust Q4 with total revenue surging 34% to USD $253 million, as mid-market and enterprise efforts fuel significant growth.
Tencent Cloud acquires key cloud security standard
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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cloud security
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cloud services
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tencent
Tencent Cloud has acquired the Multi-Tier Cloud Security Standard, boosting its capability to provide top-level security for enterprise cloud users worldwide.
Any internet user can order cyber attack for less than $20 - study
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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ddos
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
A study by DE-CIX and global researchers reveals any internet user can order a cyber attack for less than USD $20, raising concerns on DDoS resilience.
Revealed: Best practices for embedded systems in a world of cyber attacks
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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iot
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The Trusted Computing Group has issued new best practices for updating firmware and software in embedded systems to combat rising cyber threats in IoT devices.
Third party guidelines triple chances of receiving compensation after attacks - survey
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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supply chain
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kaspersky
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inventory management systems
A Kaspersky survey reveals 71% of firms with third party guidelines received compensation post-supply chain attacks, compared to just 22% without.
Vertiv announces expansion to key data centre
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
New investments will further enhance uninterruptible power supply testing capabilities for Vertiv customers worldwide.
Public divided over police use of facial recognition - survey
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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surveillance
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biometrics
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risk & compliance
The response comes as the European Union considers a ban on the use of facial recognition tech by law enforcement.
Qualitest snags Magic Quadrant honour after investing in AI
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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ai
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gartner magic quadrant
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analyst report
Qualitest earns Visionary status in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for the sixth year, driven by strategic AI investments and a focus on quality engineering.
Finastra extends insurance benefits to partners of LGBTQ employees in India
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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esg
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finastra
Finastra has extended medical insurance to LGBTQ employees' partners in India, enhancing workplace inclusivity and earning a Great Place to Work certification.
15,000 companies still critically vulnerable from Citrix security flaws - report
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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malware
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
More than a month after a critical Citrix software flaw endangered 80,000 firms globally, new data reveals 15,000 companies remain at high risk.
Thycotic reports 67% rise in revenue
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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devops
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partner programmes
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apm
Thycotic's 2019 revenues surged 67%, driven by a robust demand for privileged access management solutions and strengthened channel partnerships.
Humans to be working alongside robots in retail within 5 years - Gartner
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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robots
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rpa
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ai
Retailers will embed robots into their workforce by 2025, with AI and automation transforming warehouse operations, says Gartner.
Global cloud infrastructure spending grows 37% in Q4
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Global cloud infrastructure spending hit US$30 billion in Q4 2019, driven by digital transformation, with AWS leading at 32% market share.
Xfinity left vulnerable to serious security threats - Swascan
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Xfinity alerted of potential security vulnerabilities by Swascan, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their systems.
Global smart home market set for rapid growth in near future
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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uc
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smart home
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5g & beyond
The valuation of the global industry has doubled since 2017, and is set to reach $158 billion in the next four years.
Antivirus would have saved these businesses $71 billion in 2019
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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malware
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endpoint protection
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martech
Businesses lost USD $71 billion in 2019 due to data breaches that could have been prevented with antivirus solutions, says Precisecurity.com.