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 189
The 'wargames' are on: Unisys launches threat simulation services
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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unisys
Unisys introduces cutting-edge cyber resilience services using threat simulations to help enterprises and governments prepare for and respond to cyberattacks.
Aussie software insights firm scores lucrative deal with Brazilian shopping centre group
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australian software insights company Skyfii has scored a five-year contract with a Brazilian shopping centre group.
Spark launches two new websites to drive Kiwi business transformation
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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websites
Spark launches two new websites to help Kiwi businesses with digital transformation, including videos, articles, and business tools.
VMware rakes in ‘record’ annual revenue from bumper year
Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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it automation
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virtualisation
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vmware
The cloud and mobility company announced its fourth quarter and FY 2016 results after a bumper year of strategic launches and acquisitions.
AMEX phishing scam uses encryption to lull users into ‘false sense of security’
Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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encryption
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phishing
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email security
A new fake AMEX phishing attack uses tactics that lull users into a false sense of security: A mirrored website and SSL certificates, says MailGuard.
Kentico expands MVP program, brings Australian contingent on board
Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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commerce systems
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martech
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kentico software
Cloud software and eCommerce company Kentico expands Most Valuable Professional program, adding members from Australia.
Hortonworks names Global Partner Awards winners off back of strong partner growth
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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partner programmes
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hortonworks
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data management
Hortonworks grows partner network to more than 2100 members and announces its 2016 Global Partner Awards winners.
Epicor targets wholesale distributors’ digital transformation journeys
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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digital transformation
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forrester research
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epicor
Epicor has launched a new solution that it hopes will help wholesale distributors through their digital transformation journey.
Unstoppable: Ransomware will evolve – here’s what you need to know
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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ransomware
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malware
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ai security
Endpoint protection company CrowdStrike says that ransomware attacks are going to evolve rapidly, making it difficult for organisations to defend.
Notorious cybercrime gang targeting Google Apps for C&C attacks
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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casb
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google
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forcepoint
Carbanak cybercrime gang now using Google infrastructure to act as Command and Control for weaponized documents.
Xtra mail cuts support for outdated email clients; warns customers to upgrade
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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email
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xtra
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spark
Spark has warned Xtra Email customers that they may be facing outages and problems receiving Xtra mail if they’re using out-of-date mail clients.
NZ on the global stage as Hamilton set to host to major cybersecurity forum
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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cloud security alliance
Humble Hamilton is set to play host to international experts in April as a major cybersecurity forum comes to town.
Chunghwa Telecom forecasts modest revenue boost & big plans for 2017
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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mobile networking
Chunghwa Telecom has released guidance financial figures that predict a smooth path into 2017, aiming to increase revenue and retain leadership.
Ricoh cuts out complexity in Japan data center
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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ethernet
Digital imaging giant Ricoh transitioned to an Ethernet fabric network in its Japan data center and Brocade’s infrastructure is the foundation.
Japan telco provider heads to managed cloud through managed SD-WAN
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Japanese telco provider NTTPC Communications is choosing a new managed cloud network service to improve infrastructure and services for clients.
Informatica & Pernix join forces to go 100% channel in SA
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Informatica teams up with Pernix in SA, embracing a full channel model to drive digital transformation with cloud data management.
Canvas is now fully integrated with Google Apps for Education
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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google
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cloud services
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canvas lms
Teachers & students using the Canvas learning management platform will be able to take advantage of its new integration with Google tools.
Your printer is a ‘weak link’ and putting your organisation at risk right now
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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document management
Print security is once again in the spotlight, after new research revealed that 61% of enterprises have suffered an insecure printing data breach.
Local tech company targets B2B data services market through Alibaba Cloud
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Alibaba Cloud partners with Remark Media to offer B2B data solution for Chinese businesses, including fraud detection.
NIIT Technologies joins Duck Creek Alliance Program as certified delivery partner
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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apm
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software development
India-based IT solutions provider NIIT Technologies has joined Duck Creek’s Global Alliance Program as a certified Delivery Partner.