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Nick Forrester

Former TechDay team member
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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.

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Zoom picks Oracle as its newest cloud provider in bid to meet demand
DataCentre infrastructure

Zoom picks Oracle as its newest cloud provider in bid to meet demand

Zoom selects Oracle as its cloud infrastructure provider, bypassing AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to support its rapid expansion.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
COVID-19 will accelerate widespread adoption of robots - report
Robotics

COVID-19 will accelerate widespread adoption of robots - report

COVID-19 will expedite the adoption of robots, as AI and robotics company Brain Corp raises $36m to meet demand.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely
Wireless Networks

Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely

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.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms
Phishing

How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms

The gang succeeded in its campaign by manipulating email correspondences, registering lookalike domains, and cashing out in phases.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Zoom announces new updates in response to privacy criticisms
Data Privacy

Zoom announces new updates in response to privacy criticisms

Zoom responds to privacy criticisms with Zoom 5.0, introducing AES 256-bit GCM encryption and enhanced data routing controls, to restore user trust.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91
Digital Signage

OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91

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.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
DataCentre infrastructure

Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'

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.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket
Digital Entertainment

Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket

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.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
Corporations are failing to deal with e-waste responsibly - report
Unified Communications

Corporations are failing to deal with e-waste responsibly - report

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.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles
Gaming

COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles

The video game industry is thriving during the pandemic as seen in global sales and user spikes, but console manufacturers face tough challenges ahead.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Plans for floating data centre in Singapore revealed
Manufacturing

Plans for floating data centre in Singapore revealed

Keppel Data Centers plans Singapore's first floating data centre, using seawater cooling and LNG for power. Expected to save energy and land.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home
Gaming

Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home

Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
Interview: Thriving in lockdown - how a coding school in Vietnam beat the odds
Marketing Technologies

Interview: Thriving in lockdown - how a coding school in Vietnam beat the odds

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.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
COVID-19: Global esports revenue will take a hit despite higher viewership
eSports

COVID-19: Global esports revenue will take a hit despite higher viewership

Newzoo has revealed that it has adjusted its previous estimate for worldwide esports as a result of the cancellation of big-ticket events.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
UN and Hackster.io partner up to take on COVID-19 in developing countries
Health Technologies

UN and Hackster.io partner up to take on COVID-19 in developing countries

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.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Apple announces new iPhone SE, the 'most affordable' iPhone yet
Apple

Apple announces new iPhone SE, the 'most affordable' iPhone yet

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.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Latest Ford and Volkswagen smart cars pose 'serious' privacy and security risk
Data Privacy

Latest Ford and Volkswagen smart cars pose 'serious' privacy and security risk

Investigations reveal security flaws in Ford and VW smart cars, exposing drivers to privacy breaches and hackers' control over critical vehicle functions.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
Interview: Cohesity ANZ director on data management in a COVID-19 world
Wireless Networks

Interview: Cohesity ANZ director on data management in a COVID-19 world

COVID-19 has reshaped data management, says Cohesity's Steve Coad. Companies must now tackle cloud storage, backup solutions, and soaring cybercrime threats.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020

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