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.
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Digital Realty expands data center footprint
Wed, 18th May 2016
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colocation
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data centre operators
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equinix
Digital Realty boosts its European data centre reach, securing eight new facilities in key technology hubs London, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt.
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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cybersecurity
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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.
Aussie company fined for using unlicensed software
Wed, 18th May 2016
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licensing
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bsa
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software piracy
Software advocate BSA has imposed damages of $100,000 on a West Australian metal works company for using unlicensed software.
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.
DB Results to boost ACT Revenue Office IT infrastructure
Wed, 18th May 2016
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it infrastructure
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federal government
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db results
A $30 million investment will boost tax and concession services after Australian company DB Results won the contract to work with ACT Revenue Office.
Kiwi company CityInsidr crowdfunding travel app launch
Wed, 18th May 2016
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crowdfunding
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cityinsidr
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travel apps
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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pos
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inventory management systems
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optus
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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cios
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government
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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technology gifts
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apple tv
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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wearables
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idc
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analyst report
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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it in healthcare
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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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utilities protection
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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technology gifts
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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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reviews
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technology gifts
X-Men: Apocalypse offers an action-packed blockbuster but fails to reach its full potential, says our reviewer.
CA Technologies releases new identity management software
Fri, 13th May 2016
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ca technologies
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identity governance
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ndi
New CA Identity Suite software streamlines certification, identity management and workflow operations, with real-time analytics.
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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retailers
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.
Reckon One’s cloud accounting software launches in UK
Fri, 13th May 2016
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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reckon
Australian cloud accounting provider Reckon Limited has made a lucrative entrance in the UK market, allowing it to target the 5.4 million SMEs.
Ziptrek Ecotours brings Queenstown to tourists through virtual reality
Thu, 12th May 2016
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vr
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ziptrek ecotours
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ecotourism
Virtual Queenstown in VR leap - Ziptrek Ecotours at TRENZ, showcasing aerial zipline tours to global visitors.