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 181
Canterbury's time to shine in New Zealand's tech economy
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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canterbury tech
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industrial
Canterbury is one of New Zealand's strong up-and-coming tech hubs, according to Canterbury Tech, the industry body for Christchurch tech companies.
Why is Dell really dropping its assets? To fund its EMC acquisition
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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dlp
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healthtech
Dell is cutting its losses with its sale of Dell Software Group & its non-core assets to focus on its EMC acquisition, according to a TBR white paper.
Kiwi kids sharing stories through web coding & te reo
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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code club aotearoa
A educational partnership between Ngai Tahu & Code Club Aotearoa combines web coding & te reo to help children tell their stories through tech.
Wellington agency champions NZTech's 'Digital Nation' report
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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uc
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digital entertainment
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ict
Wellington has immense value to the tech sector and will become more important as IT influence extends beyond the enterprise, WREDA says.
Do we really need bots and apps to say no to strangers?
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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it automation
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mobile apps
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aras
When there comes a need for auto-responding bots that can take harassment by its thorns and turn it back on the perpetrator, it makes you wonder.
The war against cyber threats will be worth $9.3 billion in 2021
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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iot
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socs
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cybersecurity
The war against cyber threats is booming as the security analytics market grows from US$2.83 billion in 2016 to US$9.38 billion in 2021.
Research finds it's time to up the security stakes in IoT manufacturing
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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semiconductors
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manufacturing
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iot
New research calls for proper security platforms to protect devices residing in the Internet of Things (IoT) sphere now - and in the future.
NZ power companies ignoring Solar tech, consumers pay the price
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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electricity
Emerging technologies in the electricity and transport sectors are being stifled by outdated policies and signals from power companies, says SEANZ.
Penta Security Systems named Frost & Sullivan Cyber Security Vendor of the Year
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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penta security systems
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analyst report
APAC market leader Penta Security Systems has been awarded the title of Frost & Sullivan Asian Cyber Security Vendor of the Year.
Check Point research: 2300 active global malware families - and they're growing fast
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
The amount of global malware families just keeps going, with an increase of 15% in May 2016, totalling 2300 unique and active malware families.
Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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byod
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flexera
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mobility
As football mania is sweeping the world, employees could be a security risk through your 'bring-your-own-device' policies, warns Flexera Software.
Dell sells its Software Group division to global investment giants
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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m&a
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dell technologies
Dell has signed a definitive agreement with Francisco Partners and Elliott Management to sell Dell Software Group for an unspecified price tag.
NZ schools love tech, but we still have outdated procurement methods
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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edutech
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schools
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canvas lms
New Zealand schools are adopting the rapid growth and evolution of technology faster and better than most schools worldwide, says LMS provider.
Mobile workforce & social networking drive communications infrastructure growth
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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healthtech
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mobility
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technavio
The mobile workforce and social networking will drive enterprise communication infrastructure market growth to more than 16% CAGR by 2020.
Cognitive systems industry driving more knowledge into IT learning
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The global cognitive systems market will generate revenues worth $50 billion between 2016 and 2020, aided by development of self-learning IT systems.
Communications providers must invest in big data analytics to stay ahead, report says
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Communications service providers' interest in big data analytics compared to actual return on investment is not adding up, according to new research.
Line-of-business and enterprise-grade cloud solutions fuel vendor market
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
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digital technology
Line of business departments are fueling growth in enterprise-grade cloud solutions, resulting in a more diverse choice of vendors and solutions.
FireEye research targets cyber espionage operating out of China
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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fireeye
FireEye's new iSIGHT Intelligence report analyses cyber espionage in China, with reports there are 72 groups operating or supporting state interests.
NEXTDC M1 data centre achieves NABERS 4.5 star rating
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
NEXTDC has achieved a 4.5 rating from NABERS for its Data-Center-as-a-Service provider technology at its M1 center in Port Melbourne, Australia.
Who made the cut: Gartner's Magic Quadrant 2016
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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devops
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casb
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apm
Gartner's Magic Quadrant has been the benchmark for companies within the IT industry, as it recognises some of the best providers and vendors.