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 87
'Tech supported by people' paradigm the way forward
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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robots
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it automation
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auckland university
Businesses should shift from technology supporting people to people supporting technology, says Prof Oshri, to harness intelligent automation effectively.
It's not a bird, not a plane, but a real flying Spyro
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
In case you’ve got a trip to the United States on the card soon and want a quirky travel pic, it might pay to look up in the skies….
GCSB report: NZ firms lack CISOs, human investment
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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gcsb
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it spending
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ncsc
A GCSB report reveals that over 80% of major NZ firms lack a CISO, with significant gaps in human investment affecting overall cyber resilience.
NZ social procurement platform boosts social enterprise
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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new zealand post
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
New Zealand's first online social procurement platform, Fwd:, launched today, connecting businesses with social enterprises to foster impactful purchasing.
Smart Cities Council ANZ releases new development code
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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smart cities
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The new standard of practice is designed to ensure smart cities are built in ways that are sustainable and deliver numerous benefits to citizens.
OPPO smartphone trials first 5G internet connection
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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uc
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
OPPO claims a major 5G milestone, completing the first test on a mobile device. The brand aims for a 2019 release, despite NZ networks lagging behind.
Callaghan Innovation places bets in local crypto startup
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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callaghan innovation
Callaghan Innovation has placed $330,000 into a local cryptocurrency savings and trading startup now called Vimba.
Apple's new Mac mini & MacBook Air greener than ever
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
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mobility
Apple's latest Mac mini and MacBook Air, launching next week, boast enhanced performance and cutting-edge eco-friendly designs using 100% recycled aluminium.
Interview: GitHub's promise to diversity and social impact
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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martech
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dei
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apm
GitHub is primarily a collaborative approach to coding and technical expertise, but dig a little deeper and you find that the company is so much more.
It's official: Microsoft now owns GitHub
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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martech
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apm
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software development
Microsoft has completed its USD $7.5 billion acquisition of GitHub, appointing Nat Friedman as CEO, but vows to uphold the platform’s ‘developer first’ ethos.
Passphere capital raise heralds new dawn of event ticketing
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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iaas
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paas
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apm
Kiwi start-up Passphere plans to expand its ticketing platform to the New Zealand, Australian, and US markets.
CA ANZ prepares accounting industry for disruption
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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chartered accountants
CA ANZ teams up with innovation hubs like The Icehouse, Fishburners, and Stone and Chalk to equip accountants with tools and insights for future disruptions.
Best mileage reporting practices for businesses
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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sap
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business travel
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expense management
When it comes to business travel expenses, some still have to be done the manual way and they often rely on employee estimates.
Facebook's on a mission to bring music to the masses
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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digital entertainment
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facebook
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social media
Facebook is reviving the MySpace vibe by letting users add songs to profiles, pin tracks, and add music to Stories and Live videos with lyrics.
Soul Machines on a hot streak as more firms invest
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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uc
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martech
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ai agents
Soul Machines gains US$2M from parent firm UniServices, boosting a US$15M drive. The Auckland AI company collaborates with Daimler on digital human tech.
Aussie blockchain firm Power Ledger wins XTC 2018
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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blockchain
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cleantech
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solar power
An Australian blockchain firm scooped up first place at the Extreme Tech Challenge at Sir Richard Branson’s private island in the British Virgin Islands.
Startup Dunedin Challenger Series finalists prepare for pitch night
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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deloitte
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gallaway cook allan
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startup dunedin
Startup Dunedin Challenger Series finalists have just one more night to prepare for their final pitch night, set to be held tomorrow.
Competition: Help Kiwi kids celebrate the good side of the internet
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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trend micro
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online safety
Trend Micro invites Kiwi kids to design posters celebrating the internet’s positive side, with a chance to win a share of USD $13,000 in prizes.
Ditch the risk: How to deploy O365 without any 'oh no' moments
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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casb
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Microsoft Office 365 risks can quickly turn O365 into an ‘oh no’ moment for businesses, employees, and customers.
SUSE awards Zag Accredited Partner status
Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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suse
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sap
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soltius
Kiwi firm Zag has been awarded Accredited Partner status by SUSE, allowing it to deliver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) for SAP Applications.
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