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 17
Lazarus Group linked to phishing attacks on cryptocurrency sector
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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Cybersecurity firm F-Secure links Lazarus Group, aka APT38, to recent attack on cryptocurrency company in its new research.
Q&A: Genetec redefines physical security in 2020's changing environment
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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physical security
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supply chain
Genetec, a provider of IP-based security solutions, discusses overcoming business challenges caused by COVID-19 and new additions to its portfolio.
CERT NZ: Kiwis lose $7.8m to cyber attacks; incident reports soar
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cyber attacks in New Zealand have surged by 42% this year, with almost 60% of the 3,102 reported incidents coming from individuals, according to CERT NZ.
Longtail UX raises $2.25m through Woolworths VC venture arm, W23
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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commerce systems
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woolworths
Longtail UX, an Australian-founded tech firm, has raised $2.25m in funding through a partnership with W23 and Global Retail Brands.
GoTo & Microsoft Teams: A winning collaboration
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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martech
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agentic ai
Every tool has a purpose, and with the latest integration users can now maximise productivity by choosing the right meeting solution for the task at hand.
Fitbit's new products want to help manage your stress levels
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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wearables
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digital signage
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displays
Fitbit unveils new smartwatches, including the advanced Fitbit Sense with stress management and heart rate monitoring capabilities.
Talk up a storm through Microsoft Teams with 2talk
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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microsoft
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voip
One local provider of Teams solutions is 2talk. The company provides a Microsoft Teams Direct Routing solution called DirectoR.
Hero Internet brings Microsoft Teams calling to every NZ business
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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cloud services
As New Zealand businesses adapt to remote working, Hero Internet offers Microsoft Teams calling for all, promising a seamless and cost-effective transition.
Lenovo unveils new Yoga notebook range
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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Lenovo is welcoming four new notebooks to its Yoga range: The Slim 7i, Slim 7i Pro, Slim 7 Pro, the 7i, and the Yoga 6.
Trintech observes shift towards enterprise financial planning automation
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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data analytics
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planning
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rpa
Trintech CEO, Teresa Mackintosh, explains how large enterprises are embracing virtual ecosystems amidst the current climate.
Q&A: UiPath's Andrew Phillips decodes RPA for the modern business
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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uc
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it automation
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rpa
Robotic process automation (RPA) is simplifying organizations' manual processes through digitization and automation, according to UiPath ANZ VP Andrew Phillips.
Hands-on Review: The Huawei MateBook 13 2020
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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notebook
The Huawei MateBook 13, a sleek and stylish laptop, is set to hit New Zealand shelves soon. Find out what makes this machine stand out.
Interview: Mindshift - the Kiwi firm putting the 'people' back in cybersecurity
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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Employees should be a priority in cybersecurity education, says Mindshift director Melonie Cole. The company works with businesses to educate about cyber risks.
Sophos deconstructs Dharma, the 'fast food franchise' ransomware
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Dharma ransomware has become a profitable business for cybercriminals, targeting small and medium businesses with devastating results.
Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones might just redefine smart audio
Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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sony
The 'Speak-to-Chat' feature completely removes the need to take off your headphones or pause your music when you need to talk to somebody.
How to stop your data lake from turning into a data swamp
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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storage
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multi-cloud
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seagate
Data is everywhere, but a report by Seagate and IDC reveals that 68% of an organisation's data goes unused and wasted.
Company-X cofounder joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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employment
Hamilton-based tech firm Company-X's cofounder David Hallett joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group as ICT rep.
10 billion records sit in unsecured databases - China leads the pack
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
A white hat hacker hacker uncovered a total of 9517 unsecured databases worldwide, collectively containing more than 10 billion entries.
Fitbit stats: More intense workouts are better for your body
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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healthtech
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fitbit
Fitbit data shows that more Active Zone Minutes (AZMs) lead to better health stats, including lower resting heart rate and BMI.
Minglr chat tool aims to bring 'watercooler' talk back to remote work
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
In the age of remote work, some people are sorely missing the so-called 'watercooler talk' and hallway conversations.