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 6
Ingram Micro Showcase packs its bags for a roadtrip across NZ
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Ingram Micro's annual Showcase hits the road, stopping at 10 cities across New Zealand. Find out more about the tech event here.
CERT NZ urges businesses to disable Remote Desktop Protocol due to cyber risks
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
According to CERT NZ, most ransomware attacks can be traced back, in part, to poorly configured remote access systems.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Torutek?
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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biometrics
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iot
We speak to CEO Chris Yu to learn about Torutek, a New Zealand-based software firm harnessing the power of AI, IoT, and facial recognition.
Win a Mearth S Pro electric scooter courtesy of StorageCraft, an Arcserve company
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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Enter a crossword competition and you could win one of five Mearth S Pro electric scooters valued at AU$999.00.
Interview: Mobile Mentor's take on what it means to be an award-winning Microsoft partner
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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Mobile Mentor, a New Zealand-founded company, has been named the global 2021 Microsoft Partner of the Year for Modern Endpoint Management.
Interview: The master plan behind Hyland's Nuxeo & Alfresco acquisitions
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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alfresco
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content creation
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hyland
Enterprise content management (ECM) and content services provider Hyland thrives on grabbing the right opportunities for its evolution.
Sysdig eyes up DevOps security capabilities through Apolicy acquisition
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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devops
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application security
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apm
Sysdig plans to enhance its DevOps capabilities by acquiring cloud-native app development firm Apolicy for an undisclosed sum.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is commercetools?
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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commercetools
We chatted to commercetools territory director Joshua Emblin to learn about commercetools and modern commerce trends in ANZ.
Sony gears up to release new home theatre and soundbars for more advanced surround sound
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony has unveiled its new home theatre and soundbar systems, which promise to bring the bass and multi-dimensional sound to every corner of a room.
Interview: Infosys CISO Vishal Salvi on cybersecurity and Cyber Defence Centres
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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strategy
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orchestration
We spoke to CISO Vishal Salvi to learn more about the company's approach to cybersecurity and what it means for customers.
Massey University's School of Aviation 'takes off' with Microsoft technology
Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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digital transformation
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martech
Learning to fly is an exhilarating experience. At Massey University's School of Aviation, It's about as hands-on as you can get.
How PAM can help to prevent major security disasters like Colonial Pipeline
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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manufacturing
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pam
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cybersecurity
When a cyber attack on the United States Colonial Pipeline erupted in May this year, the fallout was almost unthinkable.
Why BeyondTrust privileged access management matters on AWS
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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public cloud
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pam
Organisations moving to the cloud need to address security challenges such as identity and access management, says BeyondTrust.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Barco?
Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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e-learning
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams feature Barco, a Belgian tech company specializing in visualization and collaboration solutions for various industries.
Accenture report: Lighting the way with data on cloud
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Cloud is the only place where data can achieve scale, agility, and the means to drive business reinvention, says Accenture.
Enable set to launch Hyperfibre broadband in Christchurch CBD
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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broadband
Starting from next month, Hyperfibre will be available to businesses, schools, and residences within Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Bealey, and Deans Avenues.
Gallery: Glitz & glamour at ANZ partner awards hosted by StorageCraft, an Arcserve company
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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storagecraft
StorageCraft, an Arcserve company, has celebrated its Australia and New Zealand partner award winners at its annual v-Conference.
Consumer data right could empower Kiwis to have more control over their data
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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data sharing
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new zealand government
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consumer data right
Consumers are one step closer to having more control over how their data is shared, as the UK Government plans to establish a consumer data right framework.
Interview: commercetools explores the realities of the 'commerce possibilities chasm'
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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modernisation
commercetools' Modern Commerce Day brought together major brands to discuss how technology drives innovation and growth in commerce.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Insurance industry business challenges and how tech can help
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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digital transformation
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insurtech
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procensol
We speak with Procensol, a company that specialises in digital transformation, business process management, low code, and innovation.