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 91
Conspiracy looms: NSS Labs takes CrowdStrike, ESET, Symantec & AMTSO to court
Thu, 27th Sep 2018
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malware
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ai security
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ai
NSS Labs is suing CrowdStrike, ESET, Symantec, and AMTSO, alleging they conspired to boycott independent security tests to hide flaws in their products.
Google Pay to replace ANZ goMoney from October
Thu, 27th Sep 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
ANZ is finally rolling out Google Pay for its customers with Android devices, two years after releasing Apple Pay for iOS customers.
Hands-on review: The Samsung Galaxy Note9
Thu, 27th Sep 2018
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Samsung's Galaxy Note9 impresses with a stunning screen, powerful camera, and smooth performance, though night photo results are mixed despite the high price.
NZ businesses taking longer to pay bills due to bumpy economy
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
New Zealand businesses are taking an average of 6.8 days longer to pay overdue bills, a 10% increase, as economic uncertainties weigh in.
GoPro infuses new HERO7 camera range with better image stabilisation
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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digital entertainment
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photography
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streaming
GoPro has put better video stabilisation at the forefront of its new lineup of Hero cameras, including the GoPro HERO7 Black, White, and Silver models.
Microsoft unveils Cortana development kit for enterprises
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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uc
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martech
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ai agents
Microsoft has introduced the Cortana Skills Kit for Enterprise, aiming to revolutionise workforce productivity with customisable AI assistance.
XDHax Xero Developers Challenges crowns ultimate winners
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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apm
XDHax 2023 crowns APAC and EMEA winners: Custom D for its cleaner app Dirty Bach, and Jemcode for the calendar-sync InView; both win USD $5,000.
New Zealanders love digital banking - what it means for eCommerce
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
New Zealand consumers love online banking because of its speed and convenience, but they’re also worried about sharing too much personal data.
Google marks 20th anniversary with glimpse of what's ahead
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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ai
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google
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digital revolution
This Friday marks Google’s 20th anniversary – and to celebrate the company has taken a trip down memory lane - as well as a trip into the future of Search.
Micro-credentials could be answer to NZ's cybersecurity skills shortage
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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iam
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cybersecurity
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micro-credentials
micro-credentials have been successful worldwide thanks to partnerships between tertiary institutions and industry.
Spark's new IoT network offers 'huge potential' for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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martech
Spark’s second Internet of Things (IoT) network has now officially launched in New Zealand’s main centres, with a wider rollout coming in the coming months.
Marvel's Spider-Man comes to Garmin's kids fitness tracker
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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apps
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fitness
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garmin
Encouraging kids to become active and stay active from an early age is something that Garmin is taking seriously.
Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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martech
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fintech
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commerce systems
Māori entrepreneurs are being held back from financial success due to issues with accessing finance, managing debt and wealth, and tax compliance.
Ditch the focus on digital transformation and foster the digital workplace, says expert
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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digital transformation
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daas
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martech
M-Files expert urges businesses to redefine 'digital transformation' as the journey towards a 'digital workplace' – a paperless, efficient future.
Young Enterprise & BP launch STEM scholarship for students
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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bp
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digital education
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scholarship
Young Enterprise and BP have launched the BP Innovation Scholarship, awarding five NZD $1000 scholarships to Year 12 and 13 students excelling in STEM subjects.
Adobe's purchase of Marketo becomes talking point for marketing cloud integration
Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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commerce systems
Adobe's US$4.75bn acquisition of Marketo aims to bolster Adobe Experience Cloud, integrating B2B marketing capabilities for enhanced customer engagement.
Deloitte taps Brisbane cloud firm CloudTrek to bolster consulting services
Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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daas
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Deloitte says it’s continuing to pursue its technology consultancy business with help from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Brisbane-based cloud firm CloudTrek.
In memoriam: Paul Douglas, a man of tremendous intellect and sense of humour
Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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ibm
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community
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in memoriam
Paul Douglas, a well-respected member of the IBM New Zealand team, will be deeply missed by colleagues, clients, and the wider community.
Sony is bringing back the 90s memories with PlayStation Classic
Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
Sony rekindles 90s nostalgia with the PlayStation Classic, launching in the US and Canada on 3 December for USD $99.99, featuring preloaded classic games.
You’re invited – Artificial Intelligence in the Enterprise summit 2018
Thu, 20th Sep 2018
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data privacy
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ai
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event
Auckland hosts leaders on AI, privacy, and ethics at the Artificial Intelligence in the Enterprise summit 2018 on September 28. Don't miss your chance!.