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 28
Have your say in the Annual NZ Workplace Diversity Survey
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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The annual New Zealand Workplace Diversity Survey will help to shape research on diversity issues and ways to support a more inclusive New Zealand.
Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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network infrastructure
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reannz
Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network's international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.
Google expands Titan security keys across parts of EU & Asia
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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security keys
Google's Titan security keys are now available in Canada, France, Japan, and several European countries, enhancing protection for high-risk users.
DataRobot & Snowflake dig deeper into AI automation
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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robots
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data analytics
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martech
The new integration simplifies data movement between DataRobot's enterprise AI platform and Snowflake's enterprise data platform.
The art of EPM in the cloud era
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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digital transformation
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financial systems
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modernisation
As shifting business needs call for greater flexibility and foresight, enterprises turn to cloud-based EPM solutions to modernise their planning and analytics.
Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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ethics
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Over 7,000 Oracle employees urge the company to reassess its ethics and diversity stance after founder Larry Ellison's public support for Donald Trump.
Dell & Fortress Melbourne power the future of gaming
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Melbourne's new esports and gaming venue Fortress Melbourne has chosen Dell to run its entire IT infrastructure, right down to the PCs and peripherals.
FIDO: The word that could defeat phishing attacks once and for all
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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email security
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passwordless
Attackers know that sometimes they don't need to attack the technology – they just need to attack people instead.
Dell Technologies sells RSA for US$2 billion
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Clarke reveals that RSA and Dell Technologies developed different strategies to meet different business needs with different go-to-market models.
'Emotionally evocative' storylines may decrease VR cybersickness
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Emotionally evocative storylines in VR can reduce cybersickness, aiding new gamers' immersion and comfort, University of Waterloo researchers discover.
Digital wellness key to superior employee experience - Citrix study
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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virtualisation
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daas
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workplace
Digital wellness reflects the way that workplaces and their employees create an intentional and healthy relationship with workplace technology.
NZ credit bureau Centrix co-develops fraud detection service
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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data privacy
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online fraud
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fraud
The service has been put through a robust Privacy Impact Assessment and it was developed in accordance with New Zealand's current privacy legislation.
HCL Technologies to conduct Fonterra's major tech overhaul
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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skills shortage
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HCL Technologies has signed a deal with New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra to modernise and manage Fonterra's entire technology infrastructure.
Datacom extends UC portfolio through 8x8 partnership
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Datacom will offer 8x8's platform alongside other UC vendors, particularly as the market towards Unified Communications as-a-Service (UCaaS) solutions.
Culture Amp recruits diversity & inclusion veteran Aubrey Blanche
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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Culture Amp appoints DEI veteran Aubrey Blanche as global head of equitable design and impact, highlighting its commitment to a more inclusive workplace.
Qlik launches challenge to fight climate change with data
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Qlik launches a global Datathon challenge in partnership with C40 Cities, inviting participants to create data-driven solutions to the climate crisis.
Callaghan Innovation empowers women in STEM careers
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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healthtech
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3d printing
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callaghan innovation
New Zealand's Callaghan Innovation and Hutt Science hosted female students in science and technology to tackle the industry's gender imbalance.
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ will support iOS devices
Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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digital entertainment
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samsung
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digital music
Samsung's wireless Galaxy Buds have a new successor: The Galaxy Buds+. And for the first time, they're compatible with iOS as well as Android.
IT professionals still rely on spreadsheets for asset tracking - survey
Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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lifecycle asset management
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software asset management
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ivanti
A survey by Ivanti reveals 43% of IT professionals still rely on spreadsheets for asset tracking, highlighting significant ITSM and ITAM alignment challenges.
Grandstream adds two new Wi-Fi access points to GWN range
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Grandstream expands its GWN Wi-Fi range with the launch of the GWN7630LR for large enterprises and the GWN7602 for smaller businesses.