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 89
HPE launches hybrid cloud tools for SMBs
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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microsoft
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cloud services
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hpe
HPE unveils new hybrid cloud tools tailored for SMBs, simplifying enterprise-level tech deployment for enhanced productivity and cost savings.
$444 million: The devastating cost of cyberbullying in NZ
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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cybersafety
Can you put a dollar figure on the damage cyberbullying causes New Zealanders? One economist says that cost is around $444 million every year.
Feeling fatigued? Getting out of the office for lunch could be the answer
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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hays
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workplace culture
Do you make a point to take your lunch break in full most workdays? You might be one of only 28% of New Zealanders who actually make the most of it.
Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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financial systems
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fintech
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accounting systems
Xero offers its 2000 employees worldwide well-being leave to address mental health challenges and reduce stigma.
Biotech on the cusp of a massive growth surge
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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science
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biotech
New Zealand's biotech industry could boost GDP to $182bn in 12 years, says BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion.
Singapore printing startup Gogoprint sets sights on ANZ
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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ecm
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document management
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martech
Gogoprint raised US$7.7 million (NZ$11.9 million) in a Series A funding round, which will help to finance regional expansion and product development.
Bye bye Baxter - Rethink Robotics bites the dust
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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robots
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baxter
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industrial
Pioneering robotics firm Rethink Robotics, known for its human-like robot Baxter, has closed its doors after a failed buyout, reports the *Boston Globe*.
Vend & Xero sign brand insight deal with Perceptive
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Xero and Vend have both chosen an Auckland-based tech-based research agency Perceptive as their global insights partner.
Venture Up accelerator for young entepreneurs coming to Queenstown
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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entrepreneur
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creative hq
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accelerator
The mountainous backdrop of Queenstown is set to become the location of Creative HQ’s newest 2019 Venture Up accelerator for young entrepreneurs.
The three-pronged security approach to multi-cloud environments
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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application security
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multi-cloud
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varmour
As enterprises adopt multi-cloud strategies, vArmour simplifies security with a three-pronged approach: auto-discovery, policy computation, and enforcement.
Waikato businesses great at ideation but stumble at commercialisation, says expert
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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blockchain
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disruption
The Waikato might be one of the best at producing innovative ideas, but it’s not so good at commercialising them.
Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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cartech
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nz government
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evs
Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.
Change is coming for popular Windows products
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Microsoft wants to ensure that your business is well-supported during the upgrades, which is why it is offering a range of options to help you transition.
NZ businesses to get wider access to satellite data - no matter what the weather
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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spacetech
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airbus
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centre for space science technology
Centre for Space Science Technology partners with Airbus to provide wider access to satellite imagery in New Zealand.
Fintech startup Hnry extends oversubscribed pre-seed capital raise
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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fintech
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capital raising
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hnry
Wellington-based fintech startup Hnry’s pre-seed capital raise was so popular that it was oversubscribed by $100,000 within days of launch.
Qatar SportsTech accelerator opens doors for international startups
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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accelerator
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startupbootcamp
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sportstech
The three-month-long SportsTech Accelerator program is looking for ten SportsTech startups that are interested in developing new technology solutions.
Quick tips for staying safe online - Cyber Smart Week 2018
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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passwords
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mfa
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cyber smart week
As Cyber Smart Week 2018 kicks off, CERT NZ urges Kiwis to bolster online defences amid lingering concerns over data breaches like Facebook's.
Wi-Fi is getting a new name and numbering system
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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uc
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casb
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wireless networks
The Wi-Fi Alliance introduces a new naming system, renaming current Wi-Fi technology to Wi-Fi 5 and future tech to Wi-Fi 6, making it user-friendly.
R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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nz government
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r&d
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tourism
The government’s new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector’s ability to innovate, adapt and change.
Cryptopia: The Kiwi exchange riding the crypto boom
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cryptopia
New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia celebrates signing up two million users and expanding globally in just three years.