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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 176

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SAP expands Indian partner ecosystem with new three-point strategy
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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SAP boosts Indian partners with a new trio-strategic plan, enhancing skills and SME focus for digital growth.
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Bitdefender keeps ahead of the race with new cybersecurity tools
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender 2017 will be launched for Windows, Mac & Android devices, with a number of new features including a cloud and machine learning algorithms.
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How agritech is transforming New Zealand's agriculture industry
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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broadband
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rural broadband initiative
N.Z. agriculture poised to lead with agritech, as experts spotlight sector's vast potential for growth and transformation, says PAANZ chair Mackenzie.
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'Modern cities' may be smarter, but they're not much safer
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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smart cities
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cyber attacks
'Modern cities' may make up thousands of different components that keep people safe and convenient, but they also come with huge vulnerabilities.
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Ciena encryption boosts data center security for biggest Korean financial co
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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encryption
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digital banking
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it infrastructure
KB Kookmin Bank, the biggest financial institution in Korea, has boosted its security with the help of Ciena encryption capabilities.
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Brocade's Gen 6 Fibre Channels picked up by Dell EMC, Fujitsu, HDS & NetApp
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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netapp
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Brocade's Gen 6 Fibre Channel solutions have now been picked up by the company's key OEM partners, including Dell EMC, Fujitsu, HDS and NetApp.
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'Nothing ventured, nothing gained': ASB launches new Venturers programme for SMBs
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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business communications
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asb bank
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partners
ASB Bank is following the wise words of 'nothing ventured, nothing gained', and is launching a new business innovation community to help SMBs succeed.
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Multimedia Technology to distribute GETT's germ-free tech in Australia
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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keyboard
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medical channel
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multimedia technology
Multimedia Technology & GETT are aiming to make computer germs a thing of the past, with the distribution of cleanable keyboards & mice to Australia.
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Aussie businesses & consumers at odds about mobile payment tech
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Australian businesses aren't matching customer expectations when it comes to mobile transactions, a new study from PayPal Australia has found.
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Taupo tech success story great news for regional economies
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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martech
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digital marketing
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taupo
Traff1k D1g1tal has become one of the country's latest international success stories, and now the company has been recognised by Amy Adams.
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DocuSign welcomes Grant Cleary to ANZ partner marketing manager role
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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partner programmes
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smb
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docusign
DocuSign appoints Grant Cleary as SMB and partner marketing manager for ANZ region, to help customers go digital.
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Polycom's Jeff Rodman on partnerships, innovation, collaboration & creativity
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Jeff Rodman, founder of Polycom, talks to TechDay about creativity, innovation, and the keys to business success.
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Trend Micro warns NZ & Australian firms about Crysis ransomware
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New Zealand & Australian businesses are being warned to watch out for Crysis ransomware, which operates through remote desktop protocol (RDP) attacks.
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Mellanox appoints new senior vice president for global legal affairs
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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colocation
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law
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mellanox
Mellanox appoints Alinka Flaminia as new SVP & GC to lead legal affairs, public policy and compliance operations.
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Telin Singapore hails Asia Pacific's first software-defined data center
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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virtualisation
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it automation
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software-defined data centre
Telin Singapore claims first software-defined data center in Asia Pacific using VMware designs to support agility, efficiency and security.
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Fujitsu showcases M10 server solutions for next-gen data centers
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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colocation
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servers
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fujitsu
Fujitsu's M10 server solutions are front and center for the company at Oracle OpenWorld 2016, as the company showcases the latest in data center tech.
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Dell EMC launches ScaleIO Ready Node to match shift towards server SAN trends
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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servers
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emc
The new Dell EMC isn't wasting time in putting new ScaleIO & PowerEdge All-Flash servers to market that the company says will transform data centers.
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FirstWave offers new umbrella solutions for advanced persistent threats
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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firstwave
FirstWave aims to offer a broader range of cyber security services for customers, incorporating Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) defence umbrella.
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Orion Health hires machine learning analytics lead; seeks data engineers
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Machine learning & analytics are about to boost the face of healthcare as Orion Health brings on board specialised Kiwi talent to make the best of it.
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Arbor Networks marks 20 years of DDoS attacks against ISPs
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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ddos
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arbor networks
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cyber attacks
Arbor Networks has marked a worrying celebration: 20 years of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that have attacked ISP networks.
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Atihau Whanganui Corporation
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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broadband
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crown fibre holdings
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ufb
Atihau Whanganui Corporation thrives as Ultra-Fast Broadband revolutionises rural business operations across New Zealand.
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How in-store radio technology can give retail a 'digital makeover'
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
In-store radio can play a key role in enhancing the customer experience and influencing purchasing decisions, according to research by Synchrony Financial.
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LinkedIn reveals its top Australian tech influencers
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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social networking
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linkedin
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branding
LinkedIn has revealed its top influencers in Australia, showcasing the strength of personal brands and how they can grow your business.
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Uber cuts commuting costs with new ride share option for Aucklanders
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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google
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uber
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travel apps
Battling traffic is one of the biggest problems for commuters, and now Aucklanders can ride share just a little easier with Uber Driver Destinations.