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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.

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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Schneider Electric collaborates with Cisco and LEDC
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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data centre maintenance / management
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colocation
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power / energy
Today, TechDay speaks to Schneider's general manager of data centres Mark Deguara, who discusses the company's recent collaboration with Cisco and LEDC.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on the relationship between security and digital transformation
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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bitglass
Jonathan Andresen, back for his third IT Jam, speaks about how cybersecurity fits into discussions and processes about digital transformation.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Applitools?
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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testing
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devops
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app development
TechDay spoke to Applitools head of customer success & solutions for APAC Satish Mallela, who sheds light on the issues that Applitools specialises in.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Stratus Technologies?
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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edge data centre
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edge computing
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stratus technologies
Stratus is a software company focused on infrastructure solutions, especially for fault tolerant servers and virtualised edge servers.
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Interview: The many use cases of edge computing
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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edge data centre
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edge computing
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stratus technologies
Stratus director Mike Fyson discusses how edge technology has informed trends in Australia and beyond, and how it adds value in a digitally transforming world.
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Workday announces Workday Payroll for Australia
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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payroll systems
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fintech
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hcm
Workday Payroll also allows customers to gain control of their payroll data and costs with the flexibility to configure payroll as business needs change.
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Remote working underpins the business case for secure virtual environments
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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wfh
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daas
Fujitsu's Secure Remote Working service offers cost savings, cutting-edge remote access, cloud spending optimization, and operational cost savings.
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Remote work inspires business evolution - four key steps to prolonging its success
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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wfh
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fujitsu
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remote working
Many business leaders feared productivity would dip when workers took to their laptops in their living rooms, but instead the opposite was true.
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Cloud Radar 2021: ANZ spearheads cloud adoption as growth enabler
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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martech
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cx
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cloud adoption
Australian and New Zealand enterprises lead in cloud adoption, according to a new survey by Infosys, but must continue to innovate.
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Sophos unearths involvement of Lemon Duck crypto-mining malware in ProxyLogon attacks
Wed, 9th Jun 2021
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microsoft
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malware
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firewall
The Lemon Duck cryptomining malware is being used to target unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers —giving it a 'firm foothold' in compromised servers.
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Epson partners with National Geographic to address climate change
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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printing
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epson
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climate change
Epson and National Geographic aim to raise awareness of how people can reduce their impact on global warming, from homes to offices and other businesses.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs
Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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managed services
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partner programmes
This is our second IT Jam with ManageEngine, and also our second with the company's senior manager for sales and business development, Vinayak Sreedhar.
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Cloudera to be acquired for $5.3 billion — and completes two of its own acquisitions
Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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multi-cloud
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cloudera
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m&a
Cloudera will be acquired for a cash transaction of $5.3 billion. The company also announced its own acquisitions of two separate SaaS companies.
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Payroll in the digital age: why a coherent technology strategy is necessary
Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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payroll systems
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fintech
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phishing
Unfortunately, the response to moving payroll to the cloud is often to keep it on-site. But if cloud adoption is done correctly, the pros outweigh the cons.
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Webinar: Why Everbridge's Critical Event Management platform stands out
Fri, 28th May 2021
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dr
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cloud services
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forrester research
A Forrester study found that Everbridge’s CEM platform enabled reductions in property damage, decreases in IT downtime and bolstered employee productivity.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - emt Distribution on why the 'essential eight' is crucial for cybersecurity success
Thu, 27th May 2021
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emt distribution
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ndi
emt Distribution is a channel company with over 25 years of experience in IT product distribution, with a focus on cyber threat mitigation solutions.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Vectra AI director on the fragility of critical nation infrastructure
Thu, 27th May 2021
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ai security
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ndr
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Vectra AI director of security engineering Chris Fisher explains why ransomware attacks on critical national infrastructure are becoming increasingly common.
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LinkIQ: Making Ethernet cable testing easier than ever
Thu, 27th May 2021
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cable
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poe
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ethernet
LinkIQ allows operational technology teams to easily solve network connectivity problems with a streamlined cabling troubleshooting tool.
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Smartphone shipments to reach 1.38 billion units this year despite economic woes — IDC
Thu, 27th May 2021
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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shipments
This represents a 7.7% increase from 2020, and IDC says the trend will continue: in 2022, shipments will total 1.43 billion — a year-over-year increase of 3.8%.
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How to shore up cyber-defences of financial institutions for the future
Thu, 20th May 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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quantum computing
Accenture’s latest research defined four key risks: Supply chain attacks, cyber-fraud, insider threats and extortion and ransomware.
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The case for prioritising IT privacy in businesses
Tue, 18th May 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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privacy awareness week
It was Privacy Awareness Week recently. But one week in May every year isn’t cutting it: privacy needs to be a year-round focus.
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Interview: The intersection of technology and infrastructure amidst COVID-19
Tue, 18th May 2021
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contact centre
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voip
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digital transformation
TechDay spoke to Bentley Systems executives Mark Coates and Phil Christensen, who discuss how technology has changed within the infrastructure industry.
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NETGEAR's WiFi 6 wireless solutions deliver blazing fast internet — rain or shine
Mon, 17th May 2021
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sdn
NETGEAR has designed separate access points for disparate scenarios, reflective of the diversification in business environments.
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Interview: Harnessing business agility post-pandemic
Wed, 12th May 2021
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wfh
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digital transformation
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project management
We spoke to Appnovation's Andrew Wong, who explains why businesses should continue prioritising an agile strategy, as opposed to reverting to old ways.