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 109
Anaplan & Cornerstone Performance Management sign channel deal
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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anaplan
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cornerstone performance management
Anaplan expands Australia and New Zealand partner network with addition of Cornerstone Performance Management.
How businesses can prepare their contact centre for a bot/AI environment
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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martech
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ai
As AI and bots revolutionise customer service, businesses must update infrastructures and train staff to harness this tech effectively. Here's how.
Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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nztech
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nz government
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r&d
Muller says NZTech has ‘critical’ concerns that companies currently receiving the growth grant will get less support in future.
Flexible working isn't a passing fad - and it benefits everyone
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace of the future
The survey found flexible working reduces commuting time, enhances productivity, staff retention, job satisfaction, and creativity.
Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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smartphones
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data protection
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data privacy
Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.
Dell EMC & Kinetica sign OEM agreement for the 'extreme data economy'
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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data analytics
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network infrastructure
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martech
Dell EMC and Kinetica sign OEM agreement for data analytics solution on Dell PowerEdge servers with NVIDIA GPUs.
Global application security firm launches VAR channel partner programme
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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application security
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devsecops
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risk & compliance
A Swiss-based application security testing firm has launched a global value-added reseller (VAR) channel partner programme.
As NDB takes hold, expect to see more breach reports come to light
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
In light of Australia’s NDB legislation, one Australian technology integrator says we can expect to see many reports surfacing over the coming years.
2018 New Zealand CIO Awards - all the winners from the night + gallery
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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cio awards
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recogni
The Awards recognise New Zealand’s brightest individuals and teams who have shown leadership, innovation, and foresight through their contributions.
Domain Name Commission & CERT NZ to share information about .nz cyber threats
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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nz
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domain name commission
The two agencies have agreed to share certain domain registration information so that they can ‘enhance’ cybersecurity in New Zealand.
How IT is shaping Māori storytelling for this year's Matariki
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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iot
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wintec
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aware group
IT is at the centre of a new project to fuse Māori culture and an interactive waka sculpture, to be installed in Hamilton for Matariki.
Gemalto unveils new virtualized encryption platform
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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network infrastructure
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encryption
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sdn
Gemalto has launched a virtualized network encryption platform to help organizations improve their data security needs.
Scams, scams, and social media: The security pain points catching Kiwis off guard
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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email security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A new research report further supports the stark reality of just how many scammers are trying their luck on New Zealanders.
Come along and experience workforce management like never before
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
What could you do to optimise your office space and your employees? Come along to one of our exclusive sessions to find out.
Malwarebytes selects DNA Connect as new Australian distributor
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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ddos
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endpoint protection
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edr
Malwarebytes has partnered with Australian distributor DNA Connect to expand its presence in the Australian market.
Optics firm hit with biggest data breach fine in French history
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Optical Center has been fined EUR €250,000 by CNIL for a major data breach affecting 334,000 customers, the largest fine in French history for such an offence.
Ransomware: Top-of-mind for Aussies, but we just don't know what to do about it
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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dr
Ransomware continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers this year - and many are unsure if they have even been affected by it.
Enterprise WLAN market keeps steady growth pace in Q1
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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wireless networks
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network infrastructure
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cisco
Enterprise wireless local area network (WLAN) across the globe have continued to rise during Q1 2018, continuing a steady growth rate from 2017.
VMware: The right business apps can inspire a 'quiet revolution'
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
Many end users across Asia Pacific say that better business app accessibility has improved their job satisfaction.
By the numbers: Cybercrime’s trillion-dollar cost to Asia Pacific
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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frost & sullivan
A recent Microsoft report reveals that cyber attacks cost the Asia Pacific region USD $1.745 trillion annually, equivalent to 7% of its GDP.