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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 188
SimpliVity report shows hyperconvergence growing faster than ever
Thu, 19th May 2016
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converged infrastructure
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actualtech media
The 2016 State of Hyperconverged Infrastructure Market report, shows that hyperconvergence is the new trend in enterprise infrastructure management.
NZ Excellence in IT Awards nominations open
Wed, 18th May 2016
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new zealand excellence in it awards
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partners
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awards
Nominations for the New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards are open now. Who will you nominate for Sector Award and the Supreme Award?.
New Zealand in top 20 for Higher Education System Strength
Wed, 18th May 2016
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edutech
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quacquarelli symonds
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education rankings
A new global survey has shown that New Zealand ranks 16th for Higher Education System Strength, showing that the education system is in good shape.
New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge 2016 registrations open
Wed, 18th May 2016
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university of waikato
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new zealand cyber security challenge
The hunt for cyber hackers is the focus for the New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge 2016, to be held online and at the University of Waikato in July.
Crowdsourced phishing protection eliminates threats in under 13 minutes
Wed, 18th May 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
IronScales reports that training staff and using crowdsourced phishing protection can eliminate threats in under 13 minutes.
Kiwi company CityInsidr crowdfunding travel app launch
Wed, 18th May 2016
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crowdfunding
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travel apps
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managing director
Kiwi travel advice provider CityInsidr has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to boost funds for its app launch.
Optus launches Retail Assist for Australian retailers
Tue, 17th May 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Optus unveils Retail Assist, innovating Aussie retail with seamless POS integration and customer-focused technology.
Amy Adams address: Wellington Privacy Forum
Tue, 17th May 2016
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data protection
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government
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data sharing
Justice Minister Amy Adams addressed the Wellington Privacy Forum with a focus data privacy, sharing and the Privacy Act.
AccuWeather brings sunshine to Apple TV
Tue, 17th May 2016
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apple
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apple tv
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weather
AccuWeather is now available on Apple TV, and the company hopes to make weather forecasts more accessible and more accurate for consumers.
Fitbit still dominates growing wearables market
Tue, 17th May 2016
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analyst report
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partners
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partnerships
The International Data Corporation releases data from Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker showing a 67.2% increase in wearables shipments.
Waikato DHB health service coming to mobile devices
Tue, 17th May 2016
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healthtech
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waikato district health board
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banking
The Waikato District Health Board (DHB) has designed a new app that allows patients to communicate with their doctor via their mobile device.
Study finds Kiwis worried about data privacy by state and private companies
Mon, 16th May 2016
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data protection
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aut
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aura information security
World Internet Project New Zealand study discovered that users care more about private surveillance by companies than government surveillance.
Kiwi tech company Zavy wins contract to analyse aggregated Facebook data
Mon, 16th May 2016
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facebook
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social media listening
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aggregated data
New Zealand social media monitoring provider Zavy has secured a contract with DataSift, allowing the company to analyse aggregated Facebook data.
Check Point Software & RAD develop cybersecurity platforms for power providers and utilities operators
Mon, 16th May 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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rad
The Check Point Software Technologies and RAD joint ventures to develop a cybersecurity programme designed to protect national utility assets.
Google suffers minor breach when third-party vendor accidentally exposes employee information
Mon, 16th May 2016
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data protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Google is one of the latest victims of a minor security breach after confidential information about Google Employees was sent to an outside business.
Kiwi company takes exergaming to new heights
Mon, 16th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gamification
Childhood obesity is the focus of new Kiwi trampoline innovation designed to get children more active through fun games.
Film Review: X-Men Apocalypse
Mon, 16th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
X-Men: Apocalypse offers an action-packed blockbuster but fails to reach its full potential, says our reviewer.
New TomTom App takes guesswork out of commute times
Fri, 13th May 2016
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traffic app
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tomtom
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retail
TomTom has released its new addition to its MyDrive app, that the company says will help solve the age-old problem of the 'commuter dilemma'.
Frequent password changes crucial to prevent data breaches
Fri, 13th May 2016
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Last week played host to World Password Day and there couldn't be a better time to make sure your passwords are fresh and up-to-date.
4D tech to aid surgeons in hand surgery
Fri, 13th May 2016
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3d printing
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4d printing
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surgery
If you need surgery from stressing your texting thumbs or gamer's wrists too much, you may soon find you're part of a revolutionary surgical procedure.