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 168
Spark kicks Yahoo to the kerb; teams with SMX to bring Xtra email back to Kiwi soil
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Spark says it's bringing its email services 'home', as it will be dropping the Yahoo-owned Xtra email service & moving to Kiwi-owned SMX.
Zscaler shows APAC commitment through new senior marketing manager hire
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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marketing
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Zscaler bolsters APAC focus with IT vet Chris Stephens as the new senior marketing manager, highlighting its investment in regional growth.
How IT grads are shining brightly in Summer of Tech's world
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Summer of Tech CEO, Ruth McDavitt, discusses the programme's success in bridging the gap between tertiary institutions and tech employers in New Zealand.
Cambium Networks targets IIoT with new wireless radio technology
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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supply chain
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wireless networks
Cambium Networks is targeting the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) explosion with its new cnReach technology, a new narrowband wireless radio.
Symantec's August malware stats show rise in malware but drop in attacks
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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New malware variants are on the rise but phishing attack rates have dropped, suggesting a rollercoaster mix of threat types in August.
It's crunch time: NZ faces 'critical point' in data governance
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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data analytics
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planning
New Zealand facing 'critical point' in data governance says University of Sterling Prof William Webster. Big challenges ahead.
Auckland ICT Grad School shines light on Kiwi tech skills
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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auckland university
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auckland ict graduate school
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skills shortage
Interview: Gill Dobbie speaks about the Auckland ICT Grad School and how it's a platform for firms to find the 'right-fit' talented IT grads.
Rocket Lab gets Airways tick of approval to launch electron rocket
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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airways corp of new zealand
Airways NZ approves regular rocket launches from Rocket Lab, including creating 'special use airspace' for their electron rocket.
Progress Software hires channel expert Trevor Rogers in senior ANZ role
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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partner programmes
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progress
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partners
Progress Software names Trevor Rogers as director of partner and alliance for ANZ, aiming to enhance channel sales and drive digital transformation efforts.
It's 'business as usual' for RSA as it transitions through Dell-EMC merger
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Interview: Antoine Le Tard speaks about 'business as usual' and RSA's continuing mission as the company becomes part of the new Dell Technologies.
It's a nice day for a website wedding: The 'big day' can now be streamed live
Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
It seems Kiwi weddings are slowly becoming more hi-tech, with an Auckland company offering live streaming services to capture the 'big day'.
Robert Easton appointed Accenture's new ANZ country managing director
Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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consultancy
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partners
Accenture has appointed a new country managing director for its Australian & New Zealand operations, as longtime expert Robert Easton takes the role.
Dropbox's massive 68 million password breach prompts warning about account security
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Dropbox customers, change your passwords now, especially if you joined in 2012. 68 million passwords have been hashed and salted, but not used - yet.
Apple Pay might be coming to NZ in October, but there's a catch
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Reports have surfaced that Apple Pay is making its way to NZ, to be launched as early as October. However, it might only be a selective rollout.
Nimble Storage launches new storage analysis tool for reseller partners
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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storage
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cloud services
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nimble storage
Nimble Storage has launched a cloud-based tool for reseller partners that will make it easier to visualise end user storage environments.
Chorus brings gigabit fibre coverage to entire UFB network
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Chorus boosts coverage of one gigabit broadband service for business and residential customers across New Zealand.
Oops! Apple leaks its own iPhone 7 details on Twitter
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Apple was so excited about the big reveal of the iPhone 7 that it leaked its own secrets just too early on Twitter. But the proof remains.
EXCLUSIVE - Fuji Xerox NZ's colossal financial loss
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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printing
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financial results
Fuji Xerox New Zealand's annual report for the year ended 31 March 2016 reveals a staggering multi-million dollar loss.
Commvault streamlines channel; NEXTGEN becomes sole NZ distributor
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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partner programmes
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commvault
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nextgen distribution
Commvault has chosen NEXTGEN to serve as a single distributor for its New Zealand market as the company shifts to a value over volume model.
Google brings FASTER speeds to Taiwan through fiber optic cable network
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Google has connected its Taiwanese data center to the FASTER undersea cable network, promising better speeds for Taiwan, Japan and Asia.