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 170
Digital Osaka 1 data center is go: Digital Realty celebrates launch of first Japan facility
Thu, 18th May 2017
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Digital Realty’s first Japanese data center has officially opened its doors, and already plans are in place for a second one.
What the European election year means for Australian businesses
Thu, 18th May 2017
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As election year starts to engulf many European countries, Australian businesses should start to consider how it will affect how they do business.
A look at the evolution of the Nemucod malware
Thu, 18th May 2017
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Unit 42 researchers have uncovered details about how the slippery Nemucod malware has been able to avoid detection.
In pics: Vertiv's New Zealand launch party
Thu, 18th May 2017
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Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power) officially celebrated its New Zealand opening last week at a launch party in Auckland.
Cybersecurity holds firm during former South Korean PM's indictment
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Carbon Black and Naru Security protected South Korean government during Park Geun-hye impeachment trial, defending against cyber attacks.
Telia Carrier boosts network connectivity for Asia and EMEA
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Telia Carrier has boosted its connectivity capacity to Asia, the Middle East and North Africa with a new Points of Presence (PoPs) in Milan.
Fortune 500 companies in Japan, China & South Korea most vulnerable to attacks
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Fortune 500 firms in Japan, China, and South Korea are highly susceptible to cyber attacks, according to KomodoSec's Peta.AI Cybersecurity Exposure Site.
Contractors, unstructured data amongst major security concerns, says SailPoint
Wed, 17th May 2017
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SailPoint's Market Pulse Survey highlights contractors and unstructured data as major security risks for enterprises.
58 finalists vie for top spot at Australian Fintech Awards
Wed, 17th May 2017
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58 finalists were chosen from 158 award entries across 30 categories, but who will win the Australian Finnies this year?.
Kiwi business? Ignoring security? You might face a triple backlash
Wed, 17th May 2017
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New Zealand’s SMB must face up to the reasons why they need better cybersecurity, or risk backlash from the law, customers & partners.
Kordia Group Board ushers in John Quirk as new Chair
Tue, 16th May 2017
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Kordia Group’s Board now has experienced director John Quirk at the helm after being appointed to Chair earlier this month.
Tata Communications reports healthy profit as data business grows
Tue, 16th May 2017
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Tata Communications reported S$268.3 million in its latest financial results. A large part of that growth has come from its data business.
Nokia & KDDI’s 5G trial showcases network potential for world’s megacities
Tue, 16th May 2017
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Nokia and KDDI have successfully conducted a network trial in Japan, achieving speeds of over 1Gbps, showcasing the potential of 5G technology.
NEC's fiber transmission capacity test breaks benchmarks
Tue, 16th May 2017
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NEC Corporation has successfully conducted the very first transmission capacity of 50.9 terabits on a single optical fiber, over more than 11,000 km.
New report asks: How should the Australian Govt approach open data?
Tue, 16th May 2017
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How should Australian government organisations applying open data initiatives to support information sharing?.
Rimini Street scores major service contract with ANZ retail giant
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Rimini Street lands essential IT contract with ANZ's James Pascoe, bolstering service for over 730 retail outlets.
Interview: Gemalto's Rana Gupta talks secure breaches, encryption and cyber attacks
Mon, 15th May 2017
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breach prevention
Your company's information is always at risk of being stolen, but what if that stolen information is encrypted - and worthless to hackers?.
Are NSW small businesses too confident about their security?
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Almost a third of New South Wales small businesses have fallen victim to cybercrime, believing a limited web presence protects them.
Speed-networking for security: NSW Govt, industry & students join forces
Mon, 15th May 2017
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The Cyber Security Pitch @ Parliament event saw New South Wales' top students and companies come together to tackle the growing cybercrime threat.
In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.