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 168
Six Kiwi entrepreneurs set sights on Vietnam for tech inspiration
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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The six Kiwis off to Vietnam as part of the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) have now been named, tasked with exploring tech industry.
Kiwi-based Plexure scores IoT partnership with digital energy provider Current
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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Kiwi-based CRM provider Plexure has snapped up a partnership with Current, GE's startup digital energy company.
IT networks displaying slower signs of ageing as new technology creeps in
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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network management
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New research from Dimension Data has revealed that IT networks are getting younger as organisations adopt new technologies.
Tata Communications to resell SwiftStack storage through data centers
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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storage
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cloud storage
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SwiftStack has signed on Tata Communications, Vizrt, Avere and Mirantis as reseller partners for its object storage and asset management.
CITIC Telecom CPC 'full speed ahead' in data center market after CITIC Tower acquisition
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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colocation
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CITIC Telecom CPC is now going 'full speed ahead' into the data center market, after purchasing Hong Kong's entire CITIC Telecom Tower.
Remote workforce grows more app-savvy, but email & phone remain kings
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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'Surprising' findings have been revealed about mobile workforces and the tools they prefer to use, and the results differ between generations.
Unitec's cybersecurity health check programme up for iSANZ award
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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Unitec's cybersecurity health check for SMEs named a finalist for 'best security project or initiative' in the iSANZ 2016 InfoSec New Zealand awards.
Rubicon Red switches on dual status as Oracle Cloud partner and customer
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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partner programmes
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oracle
Australian-based cloud provider Rubicon Red is now becoming an Oracle PCS and SOACS customer - while being part of Oracle's PartnerNetwork.
Exclusive Autotask event speaks candidly about mergers & acquisitions
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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IT industry executives gathered at a low-key roundtable event at the Hilton Auckland yesterday to discover how Autotask is shaping the industry.
Calls for submissions on updates to NZ Search and Surveillance Act 2012
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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online security
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ministry of justice
The Government seeks public feedback on proposed updates to the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 in New Zealand.
Huawei & ADMA-OPCO bring Cloud Ready Data Center online
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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oracle
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cios
ADMA-OPCO launches Cloud Ready Data Center for oil exploration and production industry in the UAE, developed by Huawei.
NZ's new Cyber Security Skills Taskforce: 'New Zealand can grow its own talent'
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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nz government
New Zealand's new Cyber Security Skills Taskforce has one mission: to address the shortage of New Zealand cyber professionals.
NZ Govt signs on with SAP to bring HR to the cloud
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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cloud services
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payroll systems
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hcm
The New Zealand Government is set to save $5 million over a five-year period, after a partnership with SAP New Zealand was signed last week.
Film review: Trolls - a fun combination of candyfloss hair, colours and chatter
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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technology gifts
Candyfloss, colours and chatter were everywhere you looked – and that was just in the foyer. And just quietly, I did indeed find my happy place.
Thai entrepreneurs to visit NZ and find out how Kiwis do tech business
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Thai innovators to visit New Zealand to learn about tech developments as part of ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative.
India is catching up in the global tech market, Gartner finds
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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cloud services
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devops
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app development
India catching up to global tech markets with a 150% increase in foreign direct investment, according to Gartner.
Kaspersky Lab says 'stay fearless and don’t pay the ransom!'
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Paying ransomware doesn't ensure getting encrypted files back, warns Kaspersky Lab. 20% of victims do not retrieve data.
Optus opens $10 million Advanced Security Operations Centre for 'truly global cyber view'
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
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optus
Optus Business has opened the doors to its new $10 million Advanced Security Operations Centre (ASOC), attracting managed security services providers.
Aussie businesses are ignoring VR and AI, but the biggest surprise? They're ignoring mobile too
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Only 7% of businesses are actively onboarding AI or VR technology, with 93% not using it at all, according to a survey by Squiz.
NTT Communications opens gateway into Asia Pacific with new undersea network cable
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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undersea cables
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ntt communications
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fibre optics
NTT Communications' Asia Pacific Gateway was launched last week, bringing together Asian countries through a high-bandwidth optical submarine cable.
NEXTDC brings AWS Direct Connect on board M1 Melbourne data center
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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cloud services
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colocation
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hyperscale
NEXTDC M1 Melbourne is now the first data center outside Sydney & the third in Australia to feature a direct point of presence for AWS Direct Connect.
CSC celebrates opening of Sydney Innovation Center hub
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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partners
CSC has now officially opened its Sydney Innovation Center, situated in its regional headquarters at Macquarie Park.
$15,000 on offer for Kiwi entrepreneurs in #MyBizQuest competition
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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technology funding
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growth
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startups
Up to $15,000 is up for grabs in #MyBizQuest, a programme aimed at helping NZ businesses get their ideas off the ground or up to the next level.
Xero's financials just keep growing as revenue climbs to $137.2 million
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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digital banking
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xero
Xero's jump in revenue and profit for the last six months shows the rewards of global marketing efforts as well as an increased subscriber base.