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 83
AI & machine learning fight death with data
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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healthtech
AI and machine learning are revolutionising healthcare, with companies like Mercy Radiology and KenSci driving predictive analytics to enhance patient care.
Wellington supermarket trials GPS trolley tracking
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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supply chain systems
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inventory management systems
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location tracking
New World Island Bay trials GPS-enabled trolleys, aiming to enhance shopping experiences by tracking how and where customers shop. Data remains anonymous.
AU Fintechs vs banks: A knife edge in the cashless economy
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
Australian startups are struggling to gain trust as 60% of Australians say security is their top concern with new payment technologies.
Internet users love IoT devices but loathe the lack of security
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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iot
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cybersecurity
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Internet users across Asia Pacific love their IoT devices but are deeply concerned about the lack of security and privacy guarantees from manufacturers.
Digital advertising not a 'black hole' of distrust, says marketing expert
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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digital signage
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martech
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digital marketing
While New Zealanders distrust digital advertising due to things like online ad fraud, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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cartech
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atari
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tesla
Tesla's latest update enhances dashcams, obstacle avoidance, navigation, and introduces in-car Atari games for an improved driving experience.
The Dunedin gaming firm helping a US animal rescue centre
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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animal welfare
Runaway Play is rallying behind animal welfare and helping out a US no-kill animal rescue and adoption centre.
Microservices firewall firm Alcide raises $7m for expansion
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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devops
An Israel-based cybersecurity firm has raised $7 million in Series A funding just seven months after launching its platform.
Soda Inc celebrates Kiwi entrepreneurship
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs gathered to celebrate their journeys at Soda Inc's Ambition Showcase, featuring speakers and workshops on entrepreneurship and business growth.
Interview: SevOne's Jim Melvin talks digital transformation
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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digital transformation
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network monitoring
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sevone
SevOne helps businesses through digital transformation, aiding global network and data center operations teams in achieving their goals.
Phishing: It's all too easy on mobile devices
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
Phishing attacks are surging on mobile devices, with 56% of users last year falling prey. Yet, firms like Lookout are stepping up with robust defences.
Amazon customers irate after 'technical error'
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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amazon
A 'technical error' at Amazon has exposed customer names and email addresses, leaving many irate and questioning if it was a data breach.
Agritech firm Engender acquired
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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agritech
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engender
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farming
Unnamed firm acquires Kiwi agritech firm Engender Technologies and its cell sorting technology for livestock, potentially revolutionizing the global market.
Twitter bots create a third of the world's misinformation
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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ddos
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auckland university
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twitter
Lies, fake news and misinformation – this is the age of the internet, and Twitter bots are largely responsible for perpetrating it.
Valve stops Steam Link hardware sales; promotes Android app instead
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
Valve announced that its supply of Steam Link hardware has sold out – and by the looks of it, it won’t be making any more.
Wellingtonians win Emmy Award for sound production tool
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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film production
Wellington-based sound team The Cargo Cult clinches an Emmy Award for their pioneering audio tool, Conformalizer, revolutionising film post-production.
IP theft: A global issue catching NZ businesses off guard
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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law
Delta Insurance warns NZ businesses of intellectual property theft risks in China and the US. IP litigation on the rise. Insurance available for protection.
'Tech for Good' community launches in NZ
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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social enterprise
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clearpoint
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partners
ClearPoint launches Tech for Good in New Zealand to foster collaboration between tech and social innovation, aiming for impactful social change.
Don't let criminals ruin your online shopping
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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iot
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trend micro
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online shopping
As holiday shopping ramps up online, security firm Trend Micro warns of cybercriminals targeting consumers. Follow their tips to stay safe.
Singapore & US commit to ASEAN cybersecurity
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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cyber security agency of singapore
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critical infrastructure
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asean
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore and the US Department of State have signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) that will benefit ASEAN member states.