About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Stories by Sara - Page 11
Demystifying 'zero trust' and its role in cybersecurity
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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malware
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firewall
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network management
Zero trust in cybersecurity is gaining momentum as organisations adapt to changing network perimeters and remote work.
Cybercriminals leverage AI to sustain attacks on enterprises
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
What is less discussed is how cybercriminals are taking advantage of those very same technologies to automate their attacks, too.
FSIs use private cloud as 'stepping stone' towards ideal hybrid cloud
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
50% of financial services organisations (FSI) respondents say they have boosted their investment in hybrid cloud as a direct result of the pandemic.
Pega acquires speech analytics firm Qurious.io
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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contact centre
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crm
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martech
Pega is acquiring Qurious.io, a cloud-based speech analytics company, to enhance its software portfolio and improve customer service.
UPDATED: RBNZ ascribes data breach to third-party file sharing service
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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rbnz
Reserve Bank of New Zealand hit by data breach, compromising 'commercially and personally sensitive' information. Urgent investigation underway.
Former VMware COO jumps ship to Nutanix as new CEO; VMware begins litigation
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
Former VMware COO Rajiv Ramaswami faces litigation as the company alleges he breached contractual obligations after becoming Nutanix CEO.
'High score' for New Zealand's thriving gaming sector
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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gaming
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technology gifts
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nztech
New Zealand's game development industry has achieved its highest ever exports, reaching $323.9 million, a 59% increase from 2019.
Poly ANZ shares tips for transitioning back to the office
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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voip
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contact centre
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uc
UC specialist firm, Poly, has released a video series sharing tips for returning to the office in the 'new normal'.
NZ's first hyperscale data centre to be built in Invercargill
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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undersea cables
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meridian energy
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hawaiki cable
Invercargill’s cool climate, land space, remote location and its renewable energy capabilities make it an attractive location for a data centre.
IEEE gears up for World Forum on the Internet of Things 2021
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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iot security
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cloud services
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iot
IEEE seeks paper submissions, reviewers, and attendees for the 7th Annual World Forum on Internet of Things 2021.
Datadog & Snyk integrate vulnerability management into GitHub
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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devops
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siem
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application security
Datadog and Snyk integrate with GitHub, allowing developers to use Datadog's CI/CD capabilities in their workflows.
Forcepoint reveals key cybersecurity trends to set shape 2021
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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wfh
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casb
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cybersecurity
2021 will bring a focus on the IT implications of remote work and insider threats, says cybersecurity firm Forcepoint.
Spark switches on 5G in New Plymouth & Te Awamutu
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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5g
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wireless networks
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spark
Te Awamutu is of particular significance because it is home to Spark’s third-busiest mobile cell site for mobile data usage in the country.
Interview: Forcepoint on moving data protection from the SOC into the business
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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data protection
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casb
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cybersecurity
Moving cybersecurity from a separate function to an integrated part of the business can transform risk management, says Forcepoint's Nick Savvides.
Equipping your core applications with cloud intelligence
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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cloud services
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jade software
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cloud specialists
Is your organisation digitally different? Learn how moving to the cloud can transform your business. Find out more: [link].
Interview: Hyland shares the game plan for its Alfresco acquisition
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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creative technologies
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alfresco
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m&a
Hyland has acquired content management services provider Alfresco, strengthening its position as a leader in content services platforms.
Interview: Forcepoint explains how to better respond to data risk
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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data protection
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casb
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dlp
What is the current state of play in terms of data risk from both a broad business perspective and specialist SOCs/security teams?.
Interview: How iText adapts to the evolution of open source & PDF
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
iText, the pioneer of open source software for PDFs, shares its journey and commitment to innovation in the digital document workflow.
iText provides open source PDF tech for developers & business users
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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open source
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pdf
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coding
iText provides versatile open source PDF technology for developers and business users – from PDF libraries to low-code products.
Work harder, or work smarter? Why the IT channel needs a modern sales approach
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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managed services
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partner programmes
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sales
Embrace a sales strategy that works smarter, not harder. Innovative tools from Zomentum can transform your sales process. #MSP #sales #automation.
Supercharge your workplace with these pimpin' deals from Ingram Micro & Lenovo
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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pc hardware
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contact centre
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lenovo
Looking to revamp your workspace? Check out the promotions from Ingram Micro and Lenovo. Prize packs worth up to $7200 are up for grabs. Shop now!.
Hands-on review: The Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphones
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
Huawei’s FreeBuds Studio headphones mark Huawei’s first foray into over-ear headphones, and it’s a solid entrance into the market.
Hands-on review: The Huawei FreeBuds Pro wireless earbuds
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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digital music
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gaming
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reviews
Besides the awkward and fiddly touch controls on the earbud stalk, the FreeBuds Pro are a perfectly suitable pair of wireless earbuds.
Are you ready for a more privacy-focused New Zealand?
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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cybersecurity
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mimecast
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privacy act
New Zealand’s new Privacy Act is now in effect, and there are significant changes that affect every organisation that operates in New Zealand.