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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Sara - Page 30
Silver Peak SD-WAN enables optimal Office 365 user experience
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Silver Peak's Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform enhances Office 365 user experience with intelligent traffic management, boosting performance and efficiency.
Vodafone opens 5G Innovation Lab in Christchurch
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The lab, which is located on Tuam Street, is designed to help New Zealand organisations understand how 5G technology can become part of their business.
GSMA reveals 2020 GLOMO Awards winners
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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uc
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endpoint protection
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dei
The awards included 35 categories ranging from 5G leadership to mobile apps, mobile network infrastructure, diversity in tech, and STEAM efforts for children.
ANZ backs #LoveSpeech campaign to support LGBTIQ+ community
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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dei
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digital inclusion
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gender diversity
Majority of Australian LGBTIQ+ community subjected to hurtful language, says survey by ANZ. #LoveSpeech campaign launched.
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Ahead of New Zealand’s general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.
Interview: DataRobot on how AI augments human thinking in business
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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robots
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data analytics
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martech
AI won't replace humans, but rather free us up to be more human, according to Colin Priest, VP of AI strategy at DataRobot.
Have your say in the Annual NZ Workplace Diversity Survey
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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fintech
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dei
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financial systems
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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uc
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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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google
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fido alliance
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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.
Google Cloud Platform launches new Seoul region
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
Google Cloud Platform has launched a new region in Seoul, enhancing services in South Korea with lower latency access for AI, gaming, and smartphone markets.
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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dei
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oracle
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ethics
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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phishing
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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.
Singapore ABS grants Huawei Cloud OSPAR attestation
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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smartphones
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huawei
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huawei cloud
The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) has granted Huawei Cloud the Outsourced Service Provider Audit Report (OSPAR) attestation this month.