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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 153
IIoT industry making headway in Asia Pacific, says Frost & Sullivan
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
iot
Currently Singapore and Australia lead IIoT adoption, while other countries are only starting to deploy machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies.
ESET walks away with 100th industry accolade in 'monumental milestone' for security
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
#
malware
#
endpoint protection
#
edr
ESET's NOD32 anti-malware is the first ever product to receive 100 VB100 awards for a single product, achieving a 'monumental milestone'.
How the changing workplace is affecting your WiFi network
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
#
uc
#
network infrastructure
#
sdn
WiFi networks need to protect sensitive data on customers, prospects, employees and intellectual property, and provide seamless, secure connectivity.
Global MSP sets down roots in APAC with new Sydney-based HQ
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
#
saas
#
partner programmes
#
managed services
Global managed service provider Continuum has set its sights on Asia Pacific with a new regional headquarters in Sydney as it continues expansion.
ISACA provides cyber governance roadmap for enterprise security
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
#
risk & compliance
#
cybersecurity
#
isaca
ISACA has given professionals and enterprises a roadmap and direction for the areas of cyber governance, with the launch of its new audit program.
Your 2017 resolution? Put messaging privacy on the list, says InternetNZ
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
#
data privacy
#
internetnz
#
messaging
InternetNZ urges Kiwis to safeguard messaging privacy amid widespread snooping concerns, marking it a critical 2017 resolution.
Citizen data science to skyrocket by 2019, says Gartner
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
#
data analytics
#
data science
#
martech
By 2020, more than 40% of data science tasks will be automated, which means citizen data scientists will be able to use more information.
On track and on time: Hawaiki undersea cable route survey completed
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
#
uc
#
network infrastructure
#
hawaiki cable
The route survey for the long-awaited Hawaiki cable has now been completed, and details have been revealed about how far production has progressed.
CipherCloud promoted to Dropbox Premier Partner as security services skyrocket
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
#
casb
#
cybersecurity
#
dropbox
CipherCloud has been promoted to Premier Partner status in Dropbox's Technology Partner Program, enhancing security for users moving to cloud storage.
B2Bs: Ditch the legacy commerce systems and think cloud SaaS
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
commerce systems
Legacy commerce systems are holding organisations back, causing them to miss out on at least $2 million in sales.
Burst Networks & 1-Net join forces to operate 'world class' Myanmar data center
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
#
network infrastructure
#
hyperscale
#
sdn
Burst Networks partners with 1-Net to support its new Tier IV data center in Myanmar, offering 24x7 security and network best practices.
How Cloud DC's app virtualisation strategy caught the attention of global vendors
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
#
virtualisation
#
daas
#
microsoft
Cloud DC is a company that tosses aside the idea that virtualisation has to involve the entire desktop. Instead, it focuses on the applications.
In pics: Citrix Summit 2017 puts on a winning show
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
#
virtualisation
#
daas
#
partner programmes
More than 4000 Citrix staff, partners and vendors have gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California this week. Check out the pics.
Fujitsu NZ scoops Citrix Innovation Award for earthquake recovery work
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
#
virtualisation
#
daas
#
partner programmes
Fujitsu New Zealand has walked away with the Citrix Innovation Award for partners this morning, announced at the Summit's final keynote in Anaheim.
Bitdefender tightens channel relations through enhanced partner scheme
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
#
partner programmes
#
cybersecurity
#
bitdefender
Bitdefender vows to double partner margins, revamping partner program to bolster channel synergy in hyper-competitive market.
Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
microsoft
ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.
Citrix mobilises huge cloud push through Unidesk acquisition
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
#
virtualisation
#
daas
#
cloud services
Citrix acquires Unidesk, allowing them to expand into ANZ and offer more powerful application layering solutions. #Citrix #Unidesk #acquisition.
Interview: Citrix APJ committed to keeping local flavour in global success strategy
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
#
virtualisation
#
daas
#
partner programmes
Citrix APJ Group VP Stanimira Koleva and Citrix APJ Partner VP Pankaj Narayan speak about the company's local flavours, partner programmes and trends.
CEO carves out this year's “winning” strategy at Citrix Summit 2017
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
#
virtualisation
#
daas
#
iaas
The Citrix Summit in Anaheim kicks off with a message of winning 2017 over as more than 4000 attendees worldwide converge in Los Angeles.
SecurityBrief New Zealand looks back at 2016: Malware and botnets and breaches, oh my!
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
#
malware
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Kiwi cybersecurity in 2016.