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 163
Rush Digital celebrates September success in VR and payment tech
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Rush Digital has looked back on September with vigour, as the startup company celebrates some grand achievements in their progress in tech innovation.
Dimension Data takes a closer look at mobile workforces and cybersecurity
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Enterprises are failing to attract talent due to cybersecurity risks posed by mobile workforces, says Dimension Data's latest white paper.
Seagate expects $2.9 billion revenue from cloud capacity and HDD shipments
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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storage
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cloud storage
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seagate
Seagate has reported its preliminary financials for its first quarter of 2017, expecting revenue generation of approximately $2.8 billion.
Kiwibank Accelerator & Simmonds Stewart to mentor NZ's promising FinTech startups
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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fintech
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lightning lab
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creative hq
Creative HQ and Kiwibank launch the new Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator, and now they have gained the support of law firm Simmonds Stewart.
How the 'workplace of the future' optimises employees, collaboration & your office
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
As offices evolve into digital hubs, Polycom's Amy Barzdukas discusses cultivating culture and collaboration in tomorrow's workspace.
Ransomware exploit kits pose huge risk for unpatched organisations
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware exploit kits are making it easier for attackers to target enterprises, because they're so simple to enact, Trend Micro warns.
Apple Pay arrives in New Zealand... but only for ANZ Bank customers
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
The rumours are true: Apple Pay will indeed be coming to New Zealand. But only for those with an ANZ Visa Debit or personal ANZ Visa credit card.
Vodafone & Nokia showcase first public 5G network trial in Sydney
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone Australia and Nokia have showcased the first glimpse of 5G speeds at a public demonstration in Sydney yesterday morning.
Crypt888 ransomware evolving in an 'unusual' way, says AVG
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Instead of evolving the strain's capabilities, Crypt888 developers instead experimented with languages and UIs, rather than changing the coding.
Microsoft launches combined Transparency & Cybersecurity Center in Singapore
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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transparency
Microsoft opens transparency and cybersecurity center in Singapore to serve Asia Pacific region. Plans for center in China also announced.
$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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accelerator
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the icehouse
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startups
New Zealand tech startups have another avenue of funding available to boost their businesses, with the launch of Flux Accelerator.
Dimension Data's four simple tips for smart cybersecurity
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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dimension data
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connect smart week
Dimension Data New Zealand's CEO Jo Healey provided some simple tips for New Zealand businesses and the need to remain cybersecure.
Samsung NZ joins global halt on Galaxy Note7 sales & production
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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samsung
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samsung galaxy note
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technology gifts
Samsung New Zealand is now halting all sales and production of the Galaxy Note7 as part of the company's global recall of the device.
How to be the cat - not the mouse - in the fight against zero-day malware
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Zero-day malware mutations can spell disaster for networks, as they can often get in completely undetected by traditional security protection.
Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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software development
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global office
In the aftermath of the 2011 quake, Global Office has resurrected as a tech Phoenix in Christchurch's rejuvenating CBD.
Unisys keeps operations local in Asia Pacific with new security experts
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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unisys
Unisys is reaffirming its commitment to the Asia Pacific region, with the appointment of three new security experts covering design, sales & delivery.
NZ reseller Flintfox International signs new AXImprove deal
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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resellers
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microsoft dynamics
New Zealand-based managed service provider and deployment provider Flintfox International will become a reseller for AXImprove performance solutions.
Revera: Re-engineering New Zealand's future through data & the cloud
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Revera is reshaping NZ's digital landscape, harnessing cloud technology to power government and enterprise growth.
iOS 10 & MacOS Sierra abandon PPTP VPN; focus on better encryption
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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vpns
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encryption
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ios
It seems that iOS 10 and macOS Sierra users can't use PPTP VPNs, after it was discovered that the new systems no longer support older security.
Commvault's long-term commitment to the APAC channel
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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commvault
Commvault expands into Asia Pacific market with a focus on resellers, distributors and partners. Impressive list of partners.