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.
Stories by Sara - Page 105
iDEAStarter celebrates New Zealand's young entrepreneurs
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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ideastarter
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entrepreneurship
From ski innovation to horticulture, an emphasis on making people’s lives easier has netted two teams of entrepreneurs $10,000 each.
Exclusive: GitHub's seamless approach to helping businesses stay agile and compliant
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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martech
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apm
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software development
Caught in the belief that rapid software development is impossible with compliance obligations always in the way? Think again, says GitHub.
Interview: Leadership in crisis management and corporate risk avoidance
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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dr
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Discussion with Caroline Sapriel, founder and Managing Partner of CS&A International, who is a keynote speaker at the 2018 ASIAL Security Conference.
Recovery in the face of disaster: Why backups just aren't enough anymore
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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dr
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cloud services
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acronis
What would happen if your company loses its business-critical data, and how long could you survive without it?.
Mimecast acquires cybersecurity training firm Ataata
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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edutech
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email security
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risk & compliance
Ataata's security awareness training and cyber risk management platform will be integrated with Mimecast’s cyber resilience for email.
Microsoft Power BI to accelerate time to better data insights
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Microsoft's Power BI has enhanced its data analysis capabilities, aiming to provide quick insights for business analysts.
Microsoft launches Azure Expert MSP partner program
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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managed services
Microsoft launches new program to connect customers with skilled managed service providers for cloud projects. Azure revenue grows 93% in Q3.
Apple's MacBook Pro gets a performance spruce up; MacOS Mojave coming soon
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple macbook pro
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mobility
Apple’s MacBook Pro is getting a spruce up with new 8th-generation Intel Core processors, a quieter keyboard, and much more.
Microsoft intensifies efforts to fuel intuitive workplace collaboration
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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uc
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collaboration
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microsoft
Microsoft is leading the charge for teamwork and collaboration through a number of changes designed to fuel the modern workplace.
Broadcom buys out CA Technologies for $18.9 billion
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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casb
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m&a
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qualcomm
Combined, the companies plan to build what they call ‘one of the world's leading infrastructure technology companies’.
Verint takes CX to new heights with in-demand AQM solution in APAC
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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uc
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crm
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cx
Verint transforms customer experience in APAC with its high-demand AQM software, enabling telcos to simplify quality management through advanced AI solutions.
Cybersecurity firm AlienVault will soon be part of AT&T
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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cybersecurity
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at&t
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alienvault
Cybersecurity firm AlienVault will soon become part of AT&T as the companies agreed to an acquisition deal worth an undisclosed amount.
Quick bites: What's happening in the EV space right now
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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cartech
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evs
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tesla
There’s been a lot of rumbling in the electric vehicle (EV) space recently, especially with the likes of Tesla finally opening its Auckland showroom.
2018 sees surge in encrypted attacks, malware & ransomware
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
The surges are leading experts to warn businesses that they will need every security tool in their toolbox to keep threats at bay.
NZ Cyber Security Challenge confronts issues facing women in cybersecurity
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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dei
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university of waikato
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frost & sullivan
The NZ Cyber Security Challenge confronts the industry's gender issues, with women making up just 11% of the workforce and facing significant pay disparities.
Google's new Melbourne office a major boost for Victorian tech sector
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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google
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skills gap
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victorian government
Google's new Melbourne office, hosting over 100 employees, aims to bolster Victoria's tech sector by creating jobs and enhancing local talent development.
Noel Leeming Group to dissolve Appliance Shed retail stores
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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noel leeming
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m&a
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appliance shed
The Appliance Shed sells a large range of appliances and technology products, including TV and audio products, phones, and home security systems.
Mini Robot Rumble set to slice and dice Kiwis' robots of war
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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robots
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vodafone
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stem
Mini Robot Rumble is happening this weekend, when robots take to the arena to battle, slice and dice their opponents in a fierce game of war.
City of Lake Macquarie prepares for 'groundbreaking' smart city network
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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smart cities
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iot
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nnnco
The Australian City of Lake Macquarie is set to roll out a smart city network in what is being hailed as a groundbreaking IoT initiative.
New Zealand: A top five location for millennials to start a business
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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entrepreneurship
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business confidence
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gocompare
New Zealand has been ranked as one of the top three locations in the world for millennials who want to start a business.