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 93
Four reasons you should consider online marketplaces
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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bartercard
Not only does a marketplace make trading easier for everyone, it can help you attract new customers you’ve previously been unable to reach.
NZTech chief: Don't wait for the government, let's find NZ's CTO ourselves
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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nztech
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cto
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nz government
NZTech chief Graeme Muller urges New Zealand's tech community to appoint its own CTO, calling government handling a 'shocker' after Derek Handley debacle.
Y Soft lifts sales volumes through SaaS and multi-product strategies
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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daas
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y soft
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3d printing
Enterprise office solutions provider Y Soft has grown its sales volume over the 2017-2018 fiscal year by 45%, equating to US$45 million (AU$62.9 million).
Interview: CA Technologies explores the state of digital trust in APJ
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
CA Technologies' recent survey finds a vast disconnect between organisations' perception and customer trust in data handling across Asia Pacific and Japan.
Uni students' cashflow solution scoops MYOB IT Challenge award
Fri, 14th Sep 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
University of Auckland's Team Steak wins MYOB IT Challenge for a cashflow calendar app designed to help SMEs predict financial trends and avoid cashflow issues.
Entry deadline extended for the 2018 iSANZ Awards
Fri, 14th Sep 2018
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cybersecurity
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awards
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isanz
New Zealand’s talented security businesses and individuals now have extra time up their sleeves to enter this year’s iSANZ awards.
Startup Dunedin gets funding boost from Dunedin City Council
Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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startup ecosystem
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startup dunedin
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dunedin city council
Donedin’s startup ecosystem is getting a $150,000 boost over the next two years, thanks to the Dunedin City Council’s Economic Development Committee.
Apple Watch Series 4 offers fall detection and emergency alerts
Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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personal computing devices
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fitness tracker
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wearables
Apple introduces the Watch Series 4 with cutting-edge fall detection and ECG monitoring, promising enhanced fitness and emergency features from NZD $699.
Apple unleashes iPhone XR, Xs, and Xs Max
Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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digital signage
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smartphones
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displays & projectors
Apple launches the iPhone XR, Xs, and Xs Max, boasting advanced displays, superior cameras, and powerful A12 Bionic chips, starting at NZD $1399.
Ingram Micro expands component offerings as PC gaming market grows
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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distributors
Ingram Micro’s component product range now has more to choose from, particularly in the PC upgrade and PC builder markets.
Sony's at it again with a new line of audio and TV goodies
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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digital entertainment
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
If you’re a fan of Sony products this month brings good news for you as a new range of products hits the shelves.
Twilio acquires contact centre software company Ytica to push workforce optimisation
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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uc
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crm
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daas
Cloud communication platform Twilio now has another notch under its belt, after the successful acquisition of contact centre software company Ytica.
ESET cautions mobile gamers to check their games are safe
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
ESET warns mobile gamers to ensure their games are safe, highlighting risks like malware, breaches, and fraud, and offering tips to enhance security.
New Zealand outpacing global smart TV adoption
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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digital entertainment
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smart tv
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idc
New Zealand is becoming a global leader in smart TV adoption, with a 44% adoption rate second only to South Korea, according to research firm IDC.
Human rights groups call for speakers to boycott Salesforce conference
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
A number of human rights groups are rallying for a number of major speakers to pull out of Salesforce’s upcoming Dreamforce conference.
Kiwi charities use technology to change young people’s lives
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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mental health
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vodafone xone
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vodafone change accelerator
Three charities from Taupō, Kerikeri and Palmerston North are on a mission to use technology in ways that will benefit New Zealand’s young people.
Beyond the day job: Fonterra rolls out ‘gig economy’ project called amp
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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fonterra
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workplace of the future
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gig economy
Fonterra launches amp, allowing 22,000 employees to spend up to a third of their time on innovative internal projects, boosting careers and skills.
Rabid Technologies rebrands to Ackama as Australia beckons
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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software development
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rabid technologies
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development
Rabid Technologies rebrands to Ackama, expanding its presence to Australia with acquisitions of Squareweave and Plot Digital to enhance digital consulting.
Kordia's new IoT store encourages NZ businesses to 'have a go'
Tue, 11th Sep 2018
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iot
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kordia
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retailers
Chances are there will be at least one IoT use case in every business, and there’s a demonstrable return on investment.
TUF Gaming Alliance: The dawn of a new era in gear compatibility
Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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asus
Each product by the TUF Alliance is required to carry out strict validation regulations higher than the industry standards.