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 160
Kaspersky Lab says 'stay fearless and don't pay the ransom!'
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Paying ransomware doesn't ensure getting encrypted files back, warns Kaspersky Lab. 20% of victims do not retrieve data.
NTT Communications opens gateway into Asia Pacific with new undersea network cable
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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ntt communications
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undersea cables
NTT Communications' Asia Pacific Gateway was launched last week, bringing together Asian countries through a high-bandwidth optical submarine cable.
$15,000 on offer for Kiwi entrepreneurs in #MyBizQuest competition
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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technology funding
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startups
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hotels
Up to $15,000 is up for grabs in #MyBizQuest, a programme aimed at helping NZ businesses get their ideas off the ground or up to the next level.
Xero's financials just keep growing as revenue climbs to $137.2 million
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's jump in revenue and profit for the last six months shows the rewards of global marketing efforts as well as an increased subscriber base.
Noel Leeming scoops New Zealand's 'most improved' workplace in IBM Kenexa Awards
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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noel leeming
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workplace
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the warehouse group
Noel Leeming triumphs with 'most improved' workplace accolade in NZ, bolstered by a fervent team and robust engagement programs.
BANNED: NZ telcos to blacklist Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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samsung
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tcf
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samsung note
The New Zealand Telecommunications Industry has now blacklisted the Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks, starting from November 18.
HubOne signs on as first integrator to Verizon's Asia Pacific Partnership Program
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Verizon's Asia Pacific Partnership Program has now signed up one of the world's first cloud integrators and document management providers, HubOne.
Dunedin GigStart reports 'record' number of startup applications for final funding round
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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gigatown
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startups
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partners
Dunedin, once known as Gigatown, is now a thriving startup hub with a record number of applications for funding this year.
New Google Sites rollout starts next week: Here's what you need to know
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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google
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google drive
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g suite
Google G Suite customers will see the new rollout of Google Sites from November 9, with Rapid Release track customers getting the new features first.
SonicWall stands on its own two feet as new 'spinoff' from Dell acquisition
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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healthtech
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sonicwall
Cybersecurity provider SonicWall is about to become its own independent company, following the restructure of Dell Software Group.
IN PICS: Huawei Asia Pacific Innovation Day 2016
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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iot
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huawei
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travel
Huawei Asia Pacific Innovation day is in full swing in Sydney, Australia today, bringing together 150 industry experts, scientists & technologists.
The Instillery Group scoops 'world first' Cloudability partnership for NZ & Pacific Islands
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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the instillery
The Instillery Group partners with Cloudability to offer data-driven cloud cost management services in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
5G is coming, but we've got an infrastructure to build first, says Huawei
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
Abdurazak Mudesir, Huawei's VP of 5G marketing Europe, took audience members at Huawei Innovation Day 2016 through the world of 5G mobile today.
APAC as-a-Service industry sees boom while traditional sourcing market weakens
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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iaas
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outsourcing
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itaas
The Asia-Pacific as-a-Service industry is growing and has now surpassed traditional outsourcing levels for the very first time.
Privacy concerns spark contact address masking for .nz domain owners
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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data privacy
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whois
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domain name commission
New Zealand domain name owners can now use a free address masking option that can mask contract addresses and make them invisible from WHOIS.
Base 2 ditches the gas guzzlers: The future is now EV
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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cartech
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partner programmes
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base 2
New Zealand IT company, Base 2, partners with BMW to introduce EV leases and decrease environmental footprint.
CenturyLink 'extends reach' through $34 billion buyout of Level 3 Communications
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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uc
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centurylink
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m&a
Global IT company CenturyLink is spending around $34 billion to buy out Fortune 500 and global communications company Level 3 Communications.
Report finds malware downloads rise 900% - that's one every 81 seconds
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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check point software
An organisation can get hit by malware 971 times per hour - or 23,304 times per day. And every 81 seconds, a known malware is downloaded.
Social media superstar: How one Kiwi teen has taken online entrepreneurship to soaring heights
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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social media
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entrepreneur
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online marketing
Age is no barrier for young entrepreneur Rachel Ji, who has used social media to launch her own successful business.
Vector's new EV charging app wants to ease 'range anxiety' for Kiwi drivers
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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cartech
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apps
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vector
Vector is making efforts to put 'range anxiety' to rest for electric vehicle (EV) drivers across the country, with the launch of its EV charging app.