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.
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Four free tools to help lock down your web security
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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soc
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online tools
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security analytics
In the fight for enhanced cybersecurity without blowing your budget, here are four free tools from High-Tech Bridge to strengthen your web security.
Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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smb
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mssp
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anonymous
Adam Bennett discusses his Anonymous origins, the state of cyber threats in Australia, and what his new company Red Piranha is all about.
Cofounder of NZ-born firm Adeption lights up Times Square
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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entrepreneur
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leadership
Carl Sanders-Edwards, cofounder of NZ-born Adeption, celebrated his NASDAQ Milestone Makers graduation by lighting up Times Square with the firm's logo.
Christchurch: The city & its graduates undergoing tech transformation
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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university of canterbury
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christchurch
If there’s one city in New Zealand that has been in a constant state of transformation, Christchurch stands out - and it’s shaping graduates’ lives.
Auckland digital agency Inbound picks up HubSpot award
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Auckland digital marketing agency Inbound has won the Inbound Growth Story award for its work with Instagram growth service Authentically.
Homegrown success stories to speak at Canterbury Tech Summit
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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canterbury tech
September 12 marks this year’s upcoming Canterbury Tech Summit, and organisers those lucky enough to attend will not be disappointed.
ANZ infosec spending approaches double-digit growth
Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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gartner
Gartner has released a new forecast of Australia and New Zealand’s information security spending power between 2018 and 2019.
Microsoft extends software provision deal for NZ schools
Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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edutech
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digital transformation
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microsoft
Microsoft has renewed a deal with the Ministry of Education that will continue provision of free access to Microsoft software in New Zealand schools.
The Warehouse's mobile app now uses AI to help 'Snap and Shop'
Thu, 16th Aug 2018
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uc
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digital transformation
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martech
The Warehouse has dipped its toes into neural networking and artificial intelligence to make it easier for customers to ‘Snap and Shop’.
Former Google exec joins HubSpot as APAC managing director
Thu, 16th Aug 2018
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uc
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crm
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data analytics
HubSpot appoints former Google Cloud leader Shahid Nizami as managing director for Asia Pacific. He will be based in Singapore.
Christchurch's Ara Institute is about to get 'awesome'
Thu, 16th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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ministry of awesome
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ara institute of canterbury
The Ministry of Awesome and Ara Institute of Canterbury are combining their powers to launch a joint innovation hub in Christchurch.
IoT security brings new possibilities for channel partners
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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iot security
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partner programmes
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forescout technologies
New Zealand & Australian channel partners have the opportunity to transform security, particularly as Internet of Things (IoT) devices become common.
Advanced Security Group buys Nelson electronic security integrator
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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advanced security
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system integrators
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m&a
Industrial integrated security solutions provider Advanced Security has purchased Nelson-based electronic security integrator Nelbay Solutions.
NZ-made game Sustain-a-city brings VR to modern city design
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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wsp opus
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m theory
Sustain-a-city, developed by M Theory and WSP Opus, is a new interactive VR game challenging players to build and balance future city infrastructures.
Mahuki innovation accelerator welcomes future digital leaders
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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te papa museum
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mahuki
Te Papa’s Mahuki innovation accelerator has welcomed 10 teams to this year’s residency programme that will run over the next four months.
SMBs were paid an average of 8.3 days late in June
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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fintech
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digital transformation
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martech
Businesses that have payment terms that allow for 60-90 days payment were more likely to be met within the payment period, or even earlier.
Why tech can help future-proof NZ's tourism industry
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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ai
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tourism
Rapid technological advancements are forcing the tourism industry to adapt and future-proof its business practices.
Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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nz government
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sme
UK Government establishes Small Business Council to improve connections with government, large businesses, and research institutions.
Mobile apps are now a crucial part of event promotion
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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mobile apps
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cvent australia
If you’re thinking of running an event, a mobile app is not just a nice feature but an essential part of event promotion.
Kiwis nervous about self-driving cars & electric vehicles, survey finds
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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cartech
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trade me
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autonomous vehicle
Almost two-thirds of Kiwis are worried about autonomous vehicles, with women (74%) significantly more skeptical than men (56%).