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 110
'Versatile' smart speaker Sonos Beam to land in NZ from August
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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digital entertainment
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wireless speakers
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digital music
Sonos is ramping up the integration of streaming content and wireless smart speakers in a market that it says is constantly filled with tech clutter.
Facebook app shares your data with phone manufacturers - time to say 'I quit'?
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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vpns
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data privacy
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data sharing
Facebook app shares user data with over 60 device manufacturers, including Apple and Samsung, without explicit permission, according to NordVPN.
Waikato software firm nominated for ExportNZ Awards
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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software
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oracle
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exportnz awards
According to More4Apps global marketing manager Jayne Perry, the nomination is a special event for its Hamilton-based team.
Edtech startup says Kiwi teachers are overworked & underpaid
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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kiwibank
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banqer
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edtech
Teachers are overworked and underpaid – and to prepare our next generations for the tech evolutions, they need to be paid better.
Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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nz government
With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.
VPNFilter hits more networking devices: ASUS, D-Link, Huawei amongst those affected
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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malware
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storage
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vpns
ASUS, D-Link, Huawei, Ubiquiti, Upvel, and ZTE home networking devices and NAS devices join Linksys, Microtik, Netgear, QNAP, and TP-Link.
Qlik throws its weight behind data literacy through ANZ education providers
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
According to Qlik’s recent Data Literacy Survey, there is only a 19% data literacy rate amongst graduate entry level workers in Australia.
You're invited: Create custom cloud apps for any industry with Zoho
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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digital transformation
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online tools
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optimization
Zoho is the operating system for business - a single cloud platform with all the necessary applications to run a business entirely from the cloud.
Don't believe the LPWAN hype (yet): It's still a work-in-progress
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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uc
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iot
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telco
GlobalData believes that it’s still early days for the LPWAN era, despite an increased uptake as mobile operators increasingly offer IoT connectivity.
Flashpoint eyes Australia as key a focus for Asia Pacific expansion
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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risk & compliance
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dark web
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deep web
The company says it’s going to ‘ramp up’ its presence in Australia, thanks to the country’s ample opportunities for commerce and prosperity.
InternetNZ says the Privacy Bill is a good start, but New Zealand can do better
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
InternetNZ calls for further improvements to New Zealand's Privacy Bill to ensure it is fit for the internet age.
ANZ consumers using less unlicensed software - but those who do are at risk of a breach
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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software
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licensing
ANZ consumers are reducing their use of unlicensed software, yet those who continue are exposing themselves to severe malware risks, as per BSA’s survey.
Utilities and critical infrastructure providers must improve cybersecurity
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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uc
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iot security
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forescout technologies
Critical infrastructure and utilities providers must take steps to understand and protect against cyber attacks as they adopt new technologies, warns ForeScout.
New Zealander appointed as Global Cyber Alliance ambassador
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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risk & compliance
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advanced persistent threat protection
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sam for compliance
New Zealander Tony Krzyzewski is one of eight international ambassadors appointed to the Global Cyber Alliance.
Aura InfoSec appoints former South African 'ethical hacker'
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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redshield
South African cybersecurity expert and ‘ethical hacking’ leader Frans Lategan will bring a ‘goldmine' of experience to his role.
Microsoft welcomes Ziften as its newest 'Windows Defender' for macOS and Linux
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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open source
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personal computing devices
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apple
Ziften is now contributing macOS, Linux, and Windows support to the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) advanced hunting project.
You’re invited: See how IoT can perfect the use of your workspaces
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
This platform uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology that can pinpoint the precise location of your workforce in and around your facility.
Singapore welcomes new player in enterprise data security space
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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data protection
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casb
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digital disruption
US cybersecurity firm, Protegrity, has opened its first sales office in Singapore as it aims to establish a presence in the Asia Pacific region.
Melbourne cybersecurity firm snaps up MailGuard cofounder
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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mailguard
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ey
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pronto software
According to Forticode CEO Tony Smales, the addition of MailGuard cofounder Simon Cocking is like ‘picking up a star recruit’.
Security: One size fits all? Or the glove that just won't fit right?
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
In an era of evolving cyber threats, SonicWall urges firms to customise cybersecurity solutions rather than rely on outdated one-size-fits-all methods.