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 161
Genesys aims for 'next level' of growth with new MD & sales VP hire
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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crm
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martech
Genesys Laboratories hires new managing director and VP of sales for ANZ operations to enhance services in the region.
ManageEngine survey reveals analytics tools 'critical' in IT services
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
More than 85% of IT service management users believe increased analytics use would enhance service delivery, according to a survey from ManageEngine.
Commerce Commission 'not convinced' Sky-Vodafone merger is all it claims to be
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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commerce commission
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sky
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vodafone
The next blow for Vodafone and Sky's proposed merger has been built, with the Commerce Commission today announcing that it's not convinced the merger.
University of Auckland students win award for AdWords expertise
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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martech
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google
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auckland university
University of Auckland students, Phoebe Joiner and Daniel Talbot, won awards for their remarkable Google AdWords campaign, boosting site traffic fourfold.
Gemalto's 3Q16 revenue stays steady; pulls in $1.16 billion
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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gemalto
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financial results
Gemalto has pulled in NZD $1.16 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2016 - relatively steady since the same quarter last year.
APAC malware and botnet threats charge ahead rest of the world
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Fortinet's latest report has revealed global cyber threat trends, showing that malware and botnets are targeting APAC more than anywhere else.
Tech support scams now hide code to mask malicious intent
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec discovers another tech support scam that uses scare tactics to fool users into believing they're infected with a virus.
2016 New Zealand Open source Awards celebrate thriving technical sector
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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open source
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content creation
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creative technologies
The winners of the 2016 New Zealand Open Source Awards have been announced, showcasing the country's top contributors and projects.
New IDC stats show Galaxy Note7 debacle hasn't slowed Samsung down
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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apple
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samsung
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huawei
New statistics from IDC show that despite Samsung's Galaxy Note7 being removed from the market, this has had no effect on global smartphone shipments.
Qualcomm spends up large, nets NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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semiconductors
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iot
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iiot
Semiconductor manufacturer NXP will now become part of the global giant Qualcomm, after the acquisition was unanimously approved by company boards.
Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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encryption
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biometrics
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microsoft
Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.
Microsoft announces new Surface family additions to 'empower a new wave of creativity'
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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3dsoftware
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windows 10
Microsoft's Surface family has now grown even bigger, with three new products and an additional update to the Windows 10 Creators programme.
Former Vietnam refugee embraces 'most important opportunity' as NZTech chair
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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nztech
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digital technology
NZTech is welcoming a former Vietnamese refugee to its ranks, as Mitchell Pham takes over as chair from Bennett Medary.
VMware rakes in 'growth-driving' $1.78 billion revenue for 3Q16
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cloud services
VMware has released its third quarter 2016 results, hailing 6% year-over-year revenue growth and revenue reaching $1.78 billion.
Hands-on Review: Asus Chromebit CS10 - a portable PC
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobility
This incredible little USB-sized device has been made to turn your monitor into a mini PC and was designed for your cloud applications.
Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016: Jennifer Marsman on machine learning, lie detection, and women in tech
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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uc
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software development
Jennifer Marsman illuminates machine learning's future while spotlighting women in tech and her innovative lie detection project at Ignite NZ.
Waikato law academic encourages NZ to bring legal justice online
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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law
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university of waikato
A Waikato University law academic proposes an online court system in New Zealand, inspired by England's move to improve access to legal representation.
InternetNZ uncovers Kiwis' cyber-savviness when exploring the wild, wild web
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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uc
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cybersecurity
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internetnz
Kiwis are aware of personal security risks when it comes to the world wide web, but what are our hopes and fears, new research from InternetNZ asks.
Vodafone Foundation awards three new tech grants to help Kiwi youth
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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cyberbullying
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programming
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vodafone
The Vodafone Foundation will fund three technology development grants to Zeal, Gamelabs and Sticks'n'Stones in order to help NZ youth.
Synchrony Global & ARAGO Consulting leverage APAC partner network for global growth
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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hcm
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partner programmes
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payroll systems
Europe-based ARAGO Consulting and APAC-based Synchrony Global have announced a strategic partnership that will bring cloud HCM to the region.