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.
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Interview: Dell explores the core tenets of multi-cloud
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Multi-cloud is more than just an IT strategy, it requires a cultural shift and long-term planning, says Dell Technologies ANZ CTO Melissa Osborne.
Cloud Security Alliance signs on PowerDMARC as new partner
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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cloud security
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email security
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cloud security alliance
The Cloud Security Alliance teams up with PowerDMARC to enhance cloud security and combat email spoofing through AI-driven threat intelligence.
Waikato Regional Council upgrades information management systems
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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digital transformation
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opentext
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information management
Waikato Regional Council has upgraded its information management to OpenText systems, enhancing secure collaboration and efficiency for its 600+ employees.
Security experts underscore identity assurance in post-lockdown era
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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mfa
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iam
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passwordless
Organisations should rebuild, re-prioritise and re-assess their current security programs, with the ultimate goal of enhancing threat response.
You're invited to the DataCon webinar series: Scale-out multi-protocol storage & data management with Hedvig
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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storage
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devops
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multi-cloud
Combined with software-defined storage, organisations can leverage a more predictable, resilient, and simple approach to infrastructure.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is WatchGuard Technologies?
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams series debuts with an insider look at WatchGuard Technologies, featuring insights from ANZ regional director Mark Sinclair.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Hyland?
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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digital transformation
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ecm
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cx
The content management provider has data centres in Australia and New Zealand that deliver cloud solutions to local customers.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LogicMonitor?
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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saas
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hybrid cloud
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itsm
TechDay's new 10 Minute IT Jams series interviews Harry Guy about LogicMonitor, a SaaS-based infrastructure monitoring firm with its APAC hub in Sydney.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Attivo Networks?
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
TechDay's new 10 Minute IT Jams series kicks off with an interview with Jim Cook, ANZ regional director of US-based cybersecurity firm Attivo Networks.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Radware?
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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dr
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ransomware
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digital transformation
TechDay debuts 10 Minute IT Jams, spotlighting Radware with insights from Yaniv Hoffman. Learn about Radware's Sydney scrubbing centre and APAC expansion.
How SD-WAN can relieve home office networking pains
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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uc
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Remote working has tested how well every organisation's remote connectivity can scale, particularly in areas such as VPN infrastructure and connection quality.
Hyland wields blockchain power for credential verification
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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blockchain
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iam
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cybersecurity
Blockchain goes beyond crypto, enabling secure, lifelong digital credential ownership and instant verification.
Cisco buys ThousandEyes, strengthening network portfolio
Fri, 29th May 2020
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microsoft
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cisco
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m&a
Cisco acquires ThousandEyes, enhancing its cloud-based network and application performance portfolio with advanced internet and cloud intelligence capabilities.
ComCom warns Becextech for breaches against Fair Trading Act
Thu, 28th May 2020
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e-commerce
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commerce commission
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law
The Commerce Commission has warned Becextech for misleading New Zealand consumers, selling refurbished phones as new, and making false discount claims.
Okta forms inclusion council to reflect employee diversity
Thu, 28th May 2020
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recruitment
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okta
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dei
Okta has launched an inclusion council to enhance its diversity and inclusion initiatives, aiming to integrate these values deeper into its corporate culture.
Hong Kong's Team Hollo takes out 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup
Wed, 27th May 2020
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public cloud
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healthtech
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microsoft
Team Hollo from Hong Kong clinched the 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup with their AI-powered mental health app, earning them USD $100,000 and key mentoring sessions.
Cybercriminals after money more than anything else - Verizon report
Wed, 27th May 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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verizon
Of all the things cybercriminals aim to accomplish in their illicit activities, money still takes centre stage.
Australian millennials open-minded about AI-based recruitment
Tue, 26th May 2020
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ai
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recruitment
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dei
AI will play a growing role in stamping out issues such as recruitment bias, but they don't want to see the human element removed entirely.
Female leaders are better employers than male counterparts - AUT study
Mon, 25th May 2020
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aut
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massey university
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leadership
Female leaders have a more positive impact on employees' wellbeing, according to a survey of New Zealand workers.
Cloud tech inspires Kiwi supply chain firm to keep the world moving
Mon, 25th May 2020
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public cloud
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supply chain
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fleet management
New Zealand's Coretex has transformed from a local fleet management firm into a global player, thanks to Microsoft Azure's cloud technology.