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 169
Adobe reveals sweeping innovations to Creative Cloud & Marketing Cloud
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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adobe
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content creation
Adobe's plans to keep on innovating its Creative Cloud & Marketing Cloud suites keep coming, as the company announces new features including VR & 3D.
Android 6's security features prove no match for Gugi banking trojan
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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kaspersky
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trojan
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technology gifts
Android 6's security features are proving no match for the Gugi banking trojan, which has been able to slip past the platform's blocking mechanisms.
Aura InfoSec appoints former U.S. Defense specialist in NZ cybersecurity role
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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kordia
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aura information security
Paul W Poteete's extensive background working with the US Department of Defense will bring a wealth of knowledge to his new cybersecurity role.
And then there was Cylance: In discussion about machine learning & cybersecurity
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Interview: Cylance is an innovator, and they realise one thing most providers don't: most malware is a variant of everything else on the scene.
Interview: How Menlo Security's isolation platform is changing web security
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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menlo security
Menlo Security APAC managing director Stephanie Boo explains their innovative take on malware prevention, & their plans for the Australian market.
Exclusive: The secrets behind how crowdfunding can transform your startup
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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crowdfunding
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technology funding
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startups
Crowdfunding is on the rise in New Zealand, with big players such as PledgeMe and global names such as IndieGogo and Kickstarter.
University of Waikato student wins $25,000 cyber security scholarship
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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software development
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university of waikato
A University of Waikato student has paved the way for cyber security success after winning the 2016 Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarship.
Kordia announces completion of 9.6 terabit fibre backhaul network
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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uc
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Kordia has been busy improving its fibre backhaul networks across the North Island and finally completed the project last week, the company announced.
The five-step process to keeping employees safe during business travel
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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concur
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communication
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travel technologies
Employers' duty of care obligations need to be more closely managed as employees become more autonomous and book more business travel.
Samsung NZ issues recall of all Galaxy Note7 smartphones
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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contact centre
Samsung New Zealand is recalling all Samsung Galaxy Note7s currently in circulation, after global reports that batteries could explode.
Cogent enters new video comms partnership with Kiwi startup FaceMe
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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uc
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contact centre
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cogent
The company says videoconferencing software & video tech is something it has been missing, and this partnership will benefit their channel network.
AR/VR Garage set to turn Auckland into a virtual reality innovation hub
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
New Zealand's ability to produce more AR and VR content has become much stronger, after the launch of a dedicated facility in Auckland.
2degrees wants to bridge connections for SuperGold Card holders
Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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uc
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mobile data
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broadband
2degrees offers discounts for SuperGold Card holders, giving them up to NZD $20 off monthly and broadband plans to help keep older Kiwis connected.
Industry experts examine the perks and pitfalls of cybersecurity in Australia
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The ANZ Security Round Table in Sydney today is small but strong as industry heavyweights are discussing the perks & pitfalls of cybersecurity.
Apple comes out fighting against European Union's NZ $20 billion tax ruling
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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apple
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tax
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Apple is confident it will wipe the pie off its face after it was hit by a €13 billion (NZD $20 billion) in retroactive taxes by the European Union.
Kiwi developer's printing app scores Google Pay rights in Australia
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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payment technologies
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photo sharing
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mobile apps
Kiwi app developer MEA has swept its way into Australia through its Printicular app, which is now offering customers Android Pay to print photos.
Stargroup & West International take on EFTPOS & payment tech market
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Stargroup has announced it will partner with West International AB to distribute EFTPOS terminals and software across Australia and New Zealand.
APAC takes 520 days too long to respond to threats, says FireEye
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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hackers
New research has found that it is taking APAC much longer than the rest of the world to detect cyber threats: a median 520 days.
Hands-on Review: The Vodafone Smart Ultra 7 - a cracker for mobile games
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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gaming
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uc
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digital signage
This 4G-capable phone-bordering-on-phablet has guts. HD screen, decent audio and the smoothness of Android Marshmallow 6.0, it's worth its price.
Bulletproof Group's 2016 financials show 'record' revenue, slowing profit
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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edge computing
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partner programmes
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managed services
Cloud/managed services provider Bulletproof Group's full year 2016 financial results were released last week and the future is looking healthy.