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 44
Access Networks partners with WoMaster on distie deal
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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iot
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iiot
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wireless networks
Access Networks will now work with WoMaster, which is hailed as one of the world's leading industrial IoT providers.
Former Revera chief to lead Leaven, Spark's new DX consulting firm
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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it management
Spark launches Leaven, a new digital transformation consultancy led by ex-Revera CEO Robin Cockayne, with a focus on cloud adoption and innovation.
Amazon Alexa can now teach English and Te Reo Māori
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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edutech
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perpetual guardian
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interactive
Amazon Alexa now offers an English and Te Reo Māori language learning skill, catering to visually impaired users.
Exeed to distribute Samsung NZ's entire line of business products
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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microsoft
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samsung
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exeed
Exeed will now distribute Samsung New Zealand's full range of business products, including mobile phones, strengthening their IT distribution coverage.
LIFX sneak peek: These lights turn the home into a rainbow of colour
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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led lights
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wi-fi lights
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lifx
There's nothing like a little more ambient light to decorate your home. In October, LIFX will be back with two new options to light up your life.
F5 Networks' BIG-IP load balancer product vulnerable to attack
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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supply chain
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f5 networks
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f-secure
Security vulnerabilities in F5 Networks' popular BIG-IP load balancer could enable attackers to exploit iRules and gain unauthorised access, warns F-Secure.
Prospa launches $45m facility to fund small business loans
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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smb
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prospa
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small business loans
Prospa has launched a new warehouse facility that will be able to fund loans for New Zealand's small businesses.
Robotics fans take to the battleground for RoboMaster finals
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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robots
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drones
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dji
More than 10,000 young engineers and robotics fans participated in the annual Robomaster robotics competition in Bao'an Stadium in Shenzhen, China.
Sennheiser goes wireless for audiophiles
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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sennheiser
Sennheiser is gearing up to launch its first audiophile Bluetooth in-ear headphones, due to hit shelves in mid-August.
Rocket Lab joins Skills Bright Sparks to inspire Kiwi kids
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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healthtech
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schools
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bright sparks
Rocket Lab partners with the Skills Bright Sparks competition to encourage young Kiwis to pursue careers in space exploration and innovation.
'Wealth economy' key to measuring economic growth – University of Cambridge
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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supply chain
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economics
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mental health
A University of Cambridge study argues GDP is obsolete for 21st-century policymaking, advocating for a 'wealth economy' focused on sustainability and wellbeing.
Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
A new study by Avast reveals that game consoles are the most secure smarthome devices, with only 0.5% at risk, compared to 36% of printers in Australian homes.
IPONZ launches online trade mark checker
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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physical security
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intellectual property
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new zealand government
IPONZ unveils Trade Mark Check, a free online tool simplifying the process of verifying if a word, image, or logo is trade marked in New Zealand.
Sony gets serious about reducing plastic pollution
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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sony
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e-waste & recycling
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cameras
Sony accelerates its fight against plastic pollution with the 'One Blue Ocean' project, aiming for zero environmental footprint by 2050.
67b emails rejected due to 'highly malicious attack techniques'
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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email security
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it management
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mimecast
Mimecast reports that 60 billion out of 160 billion emails analysed between April and June 2019 were rejected for 'highly malicious attack techniques'.
Samsung's Note10 will come in two different sizes for the first time ever
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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digital signage
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displays
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samsung
It's that time of year again. Like clockwork, Samsung has announced the latest version of the acclaimed Galaxy Note series, the Note10.
Kiwi entrepreneur Mitchell Pham honoured in Asia
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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nztech
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augen
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custom d
Pham has been recognised for his work in establishing Augen's subsidiary in Vietnam, alongside New Zealand business partner Peter Vile.
Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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rocket lab
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engineering
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stem
Rocket Lab aims to reuse its Electron rockets for every mission, starting with an ocean recovery operation next year, boosting launch frequency.
Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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online shopping
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afterpay
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mighty ape
New Zealanders can now indulge in flexible payments as Mighty Ape finally introduces Afterpay, allowing customers to spread the cost of purchases interest-free.
ACA Pacific marks move into NZ with new Auckland office
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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resellers
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it management
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aca pacific
ACA Pacific expands into New Zealand with a new Auckland office, aiming to provide IT solutions and significant opportunities for local resellers.