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 177
Spark Digital's tech takes Skybus services to new heights
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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mobile wi-fi
Skybus commends Spark digital as the reason why its Auckland Airport to city bus service is now a internet hub for customers and tourists.
IRD seeks feedback on software development expenditure for income tax
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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software development
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tax
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ird
The IRD is seeking consultation and feedback on how software development expenditure should be classed for income tax purposes.
Enfal threat still causing havoc to businesses after seven years of mayhem
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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verint
Verint Systems highlights the continued threat of the Enfal malware, which has been lurking since 2004 but has been most active over the last 7 years.
Gaming workshops inspire 'aha' moments in youth
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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gaming
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e-learning
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digital entertainment
Gaming workshops are the way to boost youth interest in science and technology, encouraging them towards gaming, programming and coding careers.
Smokefree campaign uses text to help smokers quit
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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healthtech
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mobility
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healthcare
Te Tai Tokerau PHO is helping GPs who will help Northland patients become smokefree. The system will use text messages to deliver vital health info.
US tech leaders say Trump's election would kill innovation
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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elections
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it professionals
US tech sector leaders have come out swinging, showing that Donald Trump's US Presidency election would be a huge blow for the ICT industry.
How to make HR tech work for your business
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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hcm
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it automation
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payroll systems
HR technology powers people management, so getting the right technology is about freeing up staff, workloads and improving your business, says WFS.
FireEye promotes two top guns for ANZ roles
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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f5 networks
Cybersecurity firm FireEye appoints Richard Metcalfe as regional director ANZ, and Phil Vasic as senior director, strategic partners & alliances.
AWS on Cloud9 after IDE acquisition
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Amazon Web Services has purchased Cloud9, a cloud-based coding platform that allows collaboration and integrated development environments.
More Tesla crashes muddy Autopilot's waters: Are drivers just too careless?
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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cartech
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autonomy
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self-driving cars
Another Tesla crash has prompted more calls about the controversial Autopilot system to be renamed after Model X crashed in Pennsylvania.
Pokemon Go: Gotta catch all the app permissions
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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symantec
Pokemon Go is taking the world by storm & getting people out of their houses - but the dissenters are still saying 'beware'.
Is your manual accounts payable system running you in circles?
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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it automation
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concur
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accounts payable
Manual accounts payable (AP) processes are inefficient, costly and increase the risk of inaccurate payments that are not compliant, so why risk it?.
Oracle appoints Brian Donn as head of CX Cloud Applications Business
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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cx
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martech
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oracle
Brian Donn will head Oracle's CX Cloud Applications Business across the Asia Pacific region to drive revenue growth and CX market share.
Microsoft WPC: Day 3 highlights
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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wpc
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ami
Day three highlights from Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference included speeches about empowerment, working together, announcements and ebooks.
Seagate expects $2.6 billion HDD revenue, plans to cut jobs
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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fintech
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seagate
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hdd
Seagate expects to report approximately $2.65 billion in revenue for it's fiscal fourth quarter and year-end 2016, driven by its HDD shipments.
Xero-TSheets partnership another step to global success
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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fintech
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Xero's success keeps growing, as the company reports a global partnership with TSheets, a specialist time tracking and software scheduling company.
Former Xero MD Chris Ridd takes on strategic advisor role for cloud HR firm
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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microsoft
'Business leader', entrepreneur and Xero's ex-managing director has joined tech talent sourcing firm Seera in a strategic advisor role.
Do you know how to spot and destroy that BEC scam?
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Business email compromise scams, also known as CEO fraud, is a huge problem in 2016. How can you spot one and what should you do about it?.
Hands-on Review: Corsair K70 Lux RGB mechanical keyboard - a gamer's dream
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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corsair
You can have loads of fun programming the keyboard to make the best use of your gaming experience possibly making it one of the best rigs around.
Who were the winners at the 2016 Excellence in IT Awards?
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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it professionals
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new zealand excellence in it awards
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intersec
The winners of the Excellence in IT Awards 2016 were announced in front of a crowd of 700 professionals at a gala event in Wellington last night.