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 170
'Safety selfies' snap their way to workplace improvement
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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healthtech
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selfie
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mobile apps
Health and safety is becoming less of a bore and more interactive, thanks to an app developer who is encouraging workplaces to use selfies.
Thought-Wired is crowdfunding the way to innovative thought-sensing tech
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
Some of the most innovative ideas come from crowdfunded platforms & Thought-Wired's mission to commercialise their thought-sensing software is strong.
CrowdStrike brings the power of signature-less machine learning to VirusTotal
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike has delivered the first signature-less machine learning engine to be incorporated into VirusTotal's malware scanning service.
Microsoft going strong in mission to help users stomp out hate speech
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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online safety
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hate speech
Microsoft is continuing to crack down on hate speech and is making it easier for people to report it, the company reports.
Guinness World Records 2017: Gamer's Edition might just settle some scores
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
This year's Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition will help you in your quest to become the most clued-up, game-savvy of your friends.
Spark boosts data cap allowances - and some prices - on select broadband plans
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Spark is upping the data caps - and some prices - on some of its popular home & business plans by as much as 50% to cater for Kiwis' love for data.
How to get your execs and staff to embrace customer-centric cultures
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
Customer-centric cultures are the key to competitive advantage, revenue and great experiences, that's what Qualtrics has found.
Optus Business scores $20 million wi-fi contract for Vicinity shopping centres
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Optus has announced plans to roll out high-speed public wi-fi for visitors to 81 Australian shopping centres and six corporate sites.
Check Point appoints new ANZ director of distribution & SMB
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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channel development
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distributors
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check point software
Check Point Software has appointed Kash Sharma as the company's new director of distribution and SMB for Australia and New Zealand.
Kordia Group beats own target with $12.3 million net profit
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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uc
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fintech
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kordia
Kordia Group has beaten its own financial expectations and raked in a net profit of $12.3 million, $5.6 million (85%) more than expected.
From fast food to flying food: Domino's showcases NZ pizza delivery by drone
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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drones
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domino's
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flirtey
Pizza delivery by drone? In New Zealand? Disbelief aside, Domino's and Flirtey teamed up yesterday to show that it's about to become real - soon.
Schneider Electric launches APC double points program to attract UPS partners & resellers
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric has launched a promotion program for Australia and New Zealand channel partners who sell APC's Top UPS battery replacement service.
Hands-on Review: Rapoo VPro V910 - your competitive edge
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Rapoo's VPro 910 gaming mouse is far better than I imagined. Big, and glowing like a worm, this thing could be Rapoo's best attempt yet.
Ruthless cybercriminals are blackmailing & recruiting telecom 'insiders'
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Telecoms firms increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, including via insiders and blackmail, says Kaspersky Labs.
The ten teams transforming our history at Te Papa's Mahuki innovation hub
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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māori
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te papa museum
Ten teams are taking over Te Papa's Mahuki innovation hub to form digital solutions put to them by Te Papa, NZ & international cultural providers.
Google Hangouts On Air to be swallowed up by YouTube Live
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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google
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youtube
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broadcasting
If you're an avid user or broadcaster on Google Hangouts On Air, your're about to become part of the global giant called YouTube.
Jupl announced as new name & global evolution of Vigil Monitoring
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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healthtech
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jupl
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vigil monitoring
Effective immediately, Jupl is the new name and a new course of evolution for Vigil Monitoring, the company announced today.
Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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phishing
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email security
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kaspersky
Operation Ghoul is targeting the industrial & engineering sectors worldwide, hitting more than 130 organisations in 30 countries, says Kaspersky Labs.
Spammers are exploiting the massive political Trump card in 2016
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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phishing
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email security
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elections
Spam levels, including fake news about Donald Trump, accounted for over half of all email traffic in Q2 2016, according to Kaspersky Labs.
Online retailers need to up their delivery & returns services game, survey finds
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
Australian online retailers need to pick up their game and start improving their delivery service or risk losing customers, says Blackbay.