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Sara Barker

Former TechDay team member

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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Kiwi Stories

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NZ credit bureau Centrix co-develops fraud detection service
Data Privacy

NZ credit bureau Centrix co-develops fraud detection service

The service has been put through a robust Privacy Impact Assessment and it was developed in accordance with New Zealand's current privacy legislation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020

Global Stories

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Vodafone opens 5G Innovation Lab in Christchurch
Unified Communications

Vodafone opens 5G Innovation Lab in Christchurch

The lab, which is located on Tuam Street, is designed to help New Zealand organisations understand how 5G technology can become part of their business.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
GSMA reveals 2020 GLOMO Awards winners
Unified Communications

GSMA reveals 2020 GLOMO Awards winners

The awards included 35 categories ranging from 5G leadership to mobile apps, mobile network infrastructure, diversity in tech, and STEAM efforts for children.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
ANZ backs #LoveSpeech campaign to support LGBTIQ+ community
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

ANZ backs #LoveSpeech campaign to support LGBTIQ+ community

Majority of Australian LGBTIQ+ community subjected to hurtful language, says survey by ANZ. #LoveSpeech campaign launched.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Email Security

Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election

Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
Interview: DataRobot on how AI augments human thinking in business
Robotics

Interview: DataRobot on how AI augments human thinking in business

AI won't replace humans, but rather free us up to be more human, according to Colin Priest, VP of AI strategy at DataRobot.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ
Unified Communications

Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ

Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network's international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
Google expands Titan security keys across parts of EU & Asia
Google

Google expands Titan security keys across parts of EU & Asia

Google's Titan security keys are now available in Canada, France, Japan, and several European countries, enhancing protection for high-risk users.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
DataRobot & Snowflake dig deeper into AI automation
Robotics

DataRobot & Snowflake dig deeper into AI automation

The new integration simplifies data movement between DataRobot's enterprise AI platform and Snowflake's enterprise data platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
The art of EPM in the cloud era
Digital Transformation

The art of EPM in the cloud era

As shifting business needs call for greater flexibility and foresight, enterprises turn to cloud-based EPM solutions to modernise their planning and analytics.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump
Oracle

Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump

Over 7,000 Oracle employees urge the company to reassess its ethics and diversity stance after founder Larry Ellison's public support for Donald Trump.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
Dell & Fortress Melbourne power the future of gaming
Gaming

Dell & Fortress Melbourne power the future of gaming

Melbourne's new esports and gaming venue Fortress Melbourne has chosen Dell to run its entire IT infrastructure, right down to the PCs and peripherals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
FIDO: The word that could defeat phishing attacks once and for all
Phishing

FIDO: The word that could defeat phishing attacks once and for all

Attackers know that sometimes they don't need to attack the technology – they just need to attack people instead.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
Dell Technologies sells RSA for US$2 billion
Network Infrastructure

Dell Technologies sells RSA for US$2 billion

Clarke reveals that RSA and Dell Technologies developed different strategies to meet different business needs with different go-to-market models.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
'Emotionally evocative' storylines may decrease VR cybersickness
Gaming

'Emotionally evocative' storylines may decrease VR cybersickness

Emotionally evocative storylines in VR can reduce cybersickness, aiding new gamers' immersion and comfort, University of Waterloo researchers discover.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Digital wellness key to superior employee experience - Citrix study
Virtualisation

Digital wellness key to superior employee experience - Citrix study

Digital wellness reflects the way that workplaces and their employees create an intentional and healthy relationship with workplace technology.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Singapore ABS grants Huawei Cloud OSPAR attestation
Huawei

Singapore ABS grants Huawei Cloud OSPAR attestation

The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) has granted Huawei Cloud the Outsourced Service Provider Audit Report (OSPAR) attestation this month.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Sara