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 157
SecureWorks achieves AWS Partner Network's highest designation
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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public cloud
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partner programmes
SecureWorks has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network's highest designation, after achieving Advanced Technology Partner Status.
Technavio report sheds light on growing commercial drone services market
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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drones
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market
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technavio
The commercial drone-enabled services market is expected to grow 35.47% and now Technavio has revealed the top seven global vendors.
CompTIA hails 'most successful' ANZ channel meeting to date
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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partner programmes
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comptia
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channel development
CompTIA hails most successful ANZ channel meeting with record turnout and discussion on increasing sales in the new year.
WatchGuard targets MSSPs with latest integration offering
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies new market solution centralises management efforts and workflows for MSSPs, reflecting partners' growing needs.
Wynyard Group's Cognevo business division up for sale; Telstra possible buyer
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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wynyard group
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telstra
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cognevo
The Cognevo business division of failed software company Wynyard Group looks to be up for sale, according to a statement on the NZX.
FinancialForce appoints new MD of operations for 'high growth' ANZ region
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
FinancialForce is looking forward to bigger regional growth as the company welcomes Simon Peterson, new managing director of operations for ANZ.
Noel Leeming's Mobile Learning Centre wraps up tech roadshow around Kiwi schools
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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edutech
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noel leeming
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3d printing
Noel Leeming's Mobile Learning Centre (MLC) has clocked up 42,000 kilometres and 'inspired' more than 14,500 Kiwi kids, all through tech in learning.
Waikato Uni cybersecurity head says new taskforce will set the country in the right direction
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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university of waikato
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new zealand government
The UK government's Cyber Security Skills Taskforce is addressing the country's urgent need for action on the cybersecurity skills shortage.
Jabra signs up industry veteran Brent Mitchell to NZ country manager role
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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uc
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digital entertainment
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jabra
'Industry veteran' Brent Mitchell is taking over as Jabra's New Zealand country manager, promising new opportunities and more growth to follow.
CenturyLink comes to ANZ market with new disaster recovery solution
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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centurylink
CenturyLink is addressing the ever-growing need for disaster recovery solutions and has now come to the market with its own offering.
New ScanPOS Point-of-Sale malware heavily targets hospitality sector
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Proofpoint researchers have discovered a Point-of-Sale malware that is targeting organisations worldwide, including those in Australia.
Ready, aim, fire: Corsair preps for Harpoon RGB gaming mouse & K55 RGB gaming keyboard launch
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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keyboard
Corsair's latest K55 RGB gaming keyboard is almost ready for launch, and the company is promising to bring a wealth of high-end features to gamers.
Veritas updates backup recovery solution amidst mid-market boom
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
Veritas is set to capitalise on the growing demand for data protection in mid-market organisations with updates to its Backup Exec 16 tool.
RedShield celebrates iSANZ Best Security Company of the Year
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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kordia
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redshield
Kiwi web app specialists RedShield win Best Security Company of the Year at iSANZ Awards, recognition for 'superior' security products.
Aussie startup Reekoh partners with Kyocera to launch IoT marketplace for Asian systems integrators
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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iot
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kyocera
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reekoh
Australian startup Reekoh has scored a deal with Kyocera to bring an IoT marketplace to systems integrators in Singapore and South East Asia.
Gartner: Chinese smartphone vendors gain ground after Samsung Note7 withdrawl
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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apple
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samsung
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huawei
Samsung is still king of the smartphone vendors, but its sales are dropping. Huawei, Oppo and BBK are in prime position for global market growth.
Film Review: Bad Santa 2 - lewd & crude heist antics bring mayhem to Chicago
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Boozed, lewd and crude: Billy Bob Thornton and team are back for the second instalment in the Bad Santa franchise.
Fraud Awareness Week: Spread the word, because we're all targets now
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
This week has been 2016 International Fraud Awareness Week. We must educate everyone we know, because we're all targets now.
GTX's new matching engine to be housed in Equinix Tokyo data center
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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sdn
Electronic market trading provider GTX will be launching a new matching engine next year to service its flagship ECN in Equinix's Tokyo data center.
Interview: Datto's 'phenomenal' channel growth puts business continuity in the limelight
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Datto ANZ regional director James Bergl talks about backup and disaster recovery, how channel partners help drive protection for customers.