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 30
Red Dead Redemption 2 & GTA V are 'record breakers'
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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digital entertainment
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rockstar
Red Dead Redemption 2 has apparently achieved a new benchmark as Rockstar's top-selling title of the last four years.
Google Cloud & Temenos support DX for financial services firms
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fintech
Google Cloud and banking software company Temenos have announced a move to jointly support financial services organisations.
VR spells virtual trouble for some regulators
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
As VR's global popularity surges, regulators face challenges on privacy, IP theft, and content disputes, prompting new policies and stricter scrutiny.
HCL Technologies celebrates global goodwill champions
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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dei
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hcl
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social issues
Enterprise tech firm HCL Technologies recently honoured goodwill champions around the world as part of its Wave Maker Awards 2020.
Vodafone NZ backs the 2020 High School League
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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vodafone
Vodafone New Zealand takes centre stage in 2020 as the head sponsor for the LetsPlay.Live High School League, promoting esports among Australasia's youth.
Interview: NTT's New Zealand CEO outlines vision for the future
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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ntt
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analyst report
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partners
NTT NZ CEO Simon Gillespie discusses the company's ambitious future plans, leveraging a 2019 merger to bring innovation and edge technologies to local markets.
Legacy Esports to get the edge with Razer partnership
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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razer
Razer will provide sports peripherals, including mice, headsets and keyboards, to Legacy Esports players and content creators.
Generation Z holds more power in firms' tech purchasing decisions
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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apm
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lcnc
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software development
Generation Z (Gen Z) is the newest generation in the global workforce, and already it is having an impact on how businesses harness technology.
Queues no more: Kiwi startup uses AI to make trolleys smarter
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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ai
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imagr
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retail
Auckland-based startup IMAGR introduces AI-driven SmartCarts to eliminate checkout queues, securing USD $14 million funding led by Toshiba Tec.
2020's biggest games face delays, but it's probably a good thing
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Barely a few weeks in 2020 and already the mantra in the gaming community is 'it's okay to delay, so everyone's doing it'.
Air NZ trials computer vision AI for faster aircraft turns
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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ai
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air new zealand
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Assaia's Apron AI technology includes computer vision AI-equipped cameras, which capture key aircraft turn activities and predict future operational needs.
NTT Ltd launches global data centres division
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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digital transformation
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data center management
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ntt
NTT Ltd has created a new data centres division that includes several data centre companies that were formerly grouped under NTT Communications.
VMware eyes AI-based network analytics through Nyansa buyout
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The addition of Nyansa's capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning will complement VMware's existing network and security portfolio.
New Dell & Alienware gaming gear coming this year
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
2020 marks a new range of gaming gear in Dell's G Series and Alienware product lines, covering new laptops, new monitors, and new features for connected phones.
Kōkiri & Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to support Māori startups
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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maori in tech
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kokiri
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te wananga o aotearoa
Kōkiri partners with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and MYOB to bolster Māori startups with a three-month programme, enhancing business skills and market readiness.
Microsoft's 'moonshot' goals to be carbon negative by 2030
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
The company also aims to remove all carbon it has directly or indirectly emitted into the environment by 2050.
Mobile Mentor secures NZ Govt with TaaS mobile security certification
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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healthtech
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mobile mentor
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certification
Mobile Mentor has earned a vital TaaS mobile security certification from the New Zealand Government, fortifying the security of government devices and data.
Philippines esports team wins GeForce Cup Pacific Grand Finals
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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asus
Bren Esports from the Philippines clinched the GeForce Cup Pacific Grand Finals in Malaysia, nabbing a USD $8000 prize after dominating CS:GO.
Asia Pacific retailers understand retail's 'intelligent' future, but fail to act
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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open source
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ai
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microsoft
Retailers across Asia Pacific realise that the future of retail is 'intelligent', but the majority have not started their AI journeys.
Imperva announces new CCO and CRO
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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imperva
Imperva boosts leadership with Nanhi Singh as chief customer officer and Paul J. Loftus as chief revenue officer amid new growth phase.