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 8
Leader, Leapfrogger, or Laggard? The 3 types of business & how to get ahead
Thu, 27th May 2021
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investment
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accenture
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mental health
Investment in technology is a crucial factor in a company's survival post-COVID, says a report from Accenture.
Webinar on demand: Managing physical & digital security threats post-COVID-19
Thu, 27th May 2021
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dr
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Security experts from Pfizer, Alexion, and other organizations discuss managing security threats in a post-COVID world. Watch the webinar on demand.
Webinar on demand: An integrated approach to digital resiliency
Wed, 26th May 2021
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dr
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cloud services
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business continuity
Critical event response is the type of response needed in situations such as service disruptions, cyber attacks, security breaches, or data centre outages.
8 things you should know about Varnish Software
Mon, 24th May 2021
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varnish software
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api management
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translation
Here are 8 things you didn't know about Varnish Software, a provider of web acceleration and caching technologies.
How to use an origin shield to protect your CDNs from DDoS attacks
Mon, 24th May 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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varnish software
A single DDoS attack can bring down content delivery networks for days, yet few businesses are using origin shields for protection.
Sophos develops detection capabilities to thwart in-memory cyber threats
Fri, 21st May 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fileless malware is a type of covert threat that injects code directly into the memory of a compromised machine, often to avoid detection.
Exinda offers stability and QoS for WAN as Blue Coat & Sinefa reach end of life
Thu, 20th May 2021
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packet technologies
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exinda
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wan
Packet Technologies is able to replace your obsolete Blue Coat/Sinefa solution with Exinda's services and solutions.
Exinda: The go-to solution for traffic shaping and application performance
Thu, 20th May 2021
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Exinda is thriving in the networking industry, thanks to its expertise in traffic and application shaping. Find out more about their solutions here.
UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed
Wed, 19th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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outage
Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.
How machine learning is powering the cognitive search for COVID-19 answers
Fri, 14th May 2021
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public cloud
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healthtech
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microsoft
Microsoft has developed an online search tool called COVID-19 Search, using machine learning to provide accurate and timely information about the pandemic.
76 breaches reported in first four months of revamped Privacy Act
Mon, 10th May 2021
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Barely four months since the Privacy Act 2020 came into force, early indications appear to suggest that mandatory breach reporting regulations are working.
You're invited: Join CorPlan in Wellington for IBM Think 2021
Thu, 6th May 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
Don't miss out on the IBM Think 2021 watch party in Wellington on 12th May, hosted by AI and cloud leader, CorPlan. Register now!.
LEGO announces second series of VIDIYO stages, BeatBoxes & Bandmates
Tue, 4th May 2021
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apps
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lego
LEGO is once again on point with its amazing design aesthetic because the series is full of cute characters and setpieces.
A look at the MS Exchange zero-days and how to protect your business
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Every organisationusing Microsoft Exchange must patch their on-premise servers immediately and scan their networks for signs of malicious activity.
University of Waikato launches AI research institute 'Te Ipu o te Mahara'
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Te Ipu o te Mahara, which means 'A Receptacle of Consciousness', is an institute that will explore real-time analytics in big data and machine learning.
Dynabook expands education laptop range with 11.6' Dynabook E-10S
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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edutech
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notebook
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mobility
Dynabook introduces the new Dynabook E10-S laptop, designed for the education market, weighing just 1.15kg and featuring a 11.6 HD display.
10 things you didn't know about Kiwi ICT company Advantage
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Advantage is one of New Zealand's most established IT providers with offices in Auckland and Palmerston North.
It's Luigi time! Guess who's finally joining the LEGO Mario world
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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super mario
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lego
Luigi is finally joining LEGO Super Mario, with a new course and characters. The Luigi Starter Course will be available from August 1 for $89.99.
Malicious cryptominer exploits MS Exchange Server vulnerabilities
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities despite warnings. Attacks include ransomware and cryptomining malware. Patching is crucial.
The sky's the limit: Serko & Booking.com bring corporate travel to life
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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uc
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public cloud
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microsoft
With travel comes the requirement for flights, rental cars, and hotels. Behind all of that is a Kiwi success story by the name of Serko.