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 37
D-Link wins Officeworks Partner of the Year Award - Growth
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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d-link
D-Link ANZ has clinched the Officeworks Partner of the Year Award - Growth, spotlighting its stellar contribution to innovation, cost management, and training.
Sennheiser's new gaming headset offers 100 hours of battery life
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sennheiser
Sennheiser unveils new wireless headphones specifically designed for gamers, featuring low latency and 100-hour battery life.
The powerful tech helping to uncover the universe's mysteries
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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edutech
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datacentre infrastructure
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data science
The Flatiron Institute leverages high performance computing and AI, using cutting-edge Lenovo and Intel technology, to unravel the universe's deepest secrets.
Soprano Design to launch new digital and social channels
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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sms
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messaging
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soprano design
Soprano Design to launch new digital channels, blending enterprise and social messaging. Soprano Connect to be available globally, boosting interaction.
Interview: Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola sharpens security outlook
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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it automation
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola discusses the firm's strategy and commitment to bolstering security for small to mid-sized businesses at Connect IT APAC in Sydney.
Sony announces PlayStation 5 'Holiday 2020' release date
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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interactive
Sony announces official release date for PlayStation 5 and reveals details of new controller with haptic feedback and improved triggers.
Gender divide still exists within tech sector - ISACA report
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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isaca
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skills shortage
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dei
Men and women in the global tech sector agree that women are under-represented, but they don't always agree on why that is the case.
Chorus' new CEO JB Rousselot to start in November
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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uc
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chorus
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banking
Chorus has hired former Australian NBN and Telstra executive JB Rousselot as its new CEO, effective from November 20.
Montoux celebrates growth with new Courtenay Place office
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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smb
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insurtech
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montoux
Wellington-based insurtech Montoux is celebrating a new era of growth with a new office on Wellington's bustling Courtenay Place.
Public dataset to help researchers predict malicious activity unveiled
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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nokia
Australian researchers have unveiled the largest public dataset of malicious internet activity, spanning 10 years, to help predict cyber threats.
Company-X encourages girls to rule NZ's tech industry
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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dei
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stem
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company-x
There aren't too many women in STEM fields because there is an unconscious bias against women. This doesn't just come from men, but other women too.
Vodafone begins 4G calling rollout
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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4g technology
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voice
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vodafone
Vodafone introduces 4G VoLTE calling in Auckland, with Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown to follow in December, promising faster, clearer calls.
Drones and tech could help save quokka from extinction
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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drones
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clean technologies
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microsoft
Microsoft has granted the University of Western Australia funds to save the quokka, using drones and cloud computing.
Turnitin looks to AI to detect student cheaters
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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edutech
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ai
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deakin university
Turnitin is incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI and ML) to tackle the problem of contract cheating.
Game review: Borderlands 3 is bulletloads of murder and mayhem
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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2k games
Borderlands 3 has hit the ground running, selling over 5 million units in just three days and becoming 2K Games' fastest-selling title ever.
Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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microsoft
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education, learning & training
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datacom
Microsoft, RMIT, and Victoria's government partner to launch an IT traineeship for under-represented groups, offering certification and work experience.
APAC Techie Awards celebrate MSPs & IT admins
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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it automation
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partner programmes
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kaseya
Managed service providers and IT administration teams in Asia Pacific celebrated outstanding achievements at the Connect IT APAC conference in Sydney.
NVIDIA launches RTX-based AI for live streamers
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
NVIDIA unveils RTX Broadcast Engine at TwitchCon, empowering live streamers and developers with AI-driven AR effects, style filters, and virtual greenscreens.
BlackBerry creates R&D lab to stay on security's cutting edge
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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ai security
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ai
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blackberry
BlackBerry launches BlackBerry Labs, a new R&D unit with over 120 experts, to innovate in cybersecurity and maintain its edge in the IoT era.
Intel hires new CMO & corporate treasurer
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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marketing
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intel
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job moves
Intel unveils new leadership team with Karen Walker as chief marketing officer and Sharon Heck as corporate treasurer, fortifying strategies for future growth.