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 96
PCs, AI and... social isolation? Survey hints at next 50 years of tech
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Although only 18% of respondents report a heavy use of tech to manage their homes today, 69% believe they will be heavy tech users in 50 years.
Agritech NZ signs historic agreement with US agritech firm
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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agritech
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nztech
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mentorship
Agritech growth in New Zealand is now getting a helping hand thanks to a deal with US-based firm Western Growers.
NZTech chief: Agritech could be a lifeline for exporters
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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agritech
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nztech
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miro
NZTech's Graeme Muller sees agritech as a potential saviour for New Zealand's economy, joining 30 delegates in Silicon Valley to explore this promising sector.
NZ's pay equity progress is so slow that we won't achieve it until 2044
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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dei
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government
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esg
The year 2044. Sixteen years is a long time to wait for gender pay equity, but it may take that long to achieve it.
Microsoft survey: Businesses that ignore latest tech hurt their workers
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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cloud services
Workplaces that do provide the latest technology are more likely to boost employee engagement and satisfaction, as well as better customer service.
Smart buildings spark cautionary tale for privacy concerns
Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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data privacy
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workplace
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smart building
The rise of smart buildings opens a Pandora's box of privacy and ethical concerns, futurist Roger Dennis warns, as data collection in facilities grows.
From San Francisco to the Southern Ocean: The tale of a Saildrone shipwreck
Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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drones
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department of conservation
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saildrone
The case of a missing saildrone that set off from San Francisco three years ago has finally been solved right here in New Zealand.
Immigration changes bring welcome booster to NZ's regional businesses
Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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internships
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growth
Changes to immigration policies for international students are set to boost New Zealand's regional businesses, enhancing their access to global talent.
Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard
Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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government
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nfp
Regional business owners may feel like those in central government are worlds away and have no idea how to connect.
ACCC issues warning about new twist on remote access scams
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The ACCC has issued another warning to Australians to be wary of scam tactics, as victims continue to lose large sums of money.
Eye spy: Jaguar Land Rover trials 'eye pods' on autonomous vehicles
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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cartech
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jaguar land rover
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autonomous vehicle
Jaguar Land Rover's autonomous eye pods make 'eye contact' with pedestrians in Coventry trials to boost trust and safety in self-driving technology.
3CX names auckland firm Ufone as preferred SIP provider
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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martech
Auckland telecommunications company Ufone has picked up an accolade for being a preferred SIP provider in New Zealand.
Booster pledges $10m to Victoria Uni's Viclink startups
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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victoria university
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r&d
Victoria University of Wellington’s Viclink and financial services firm Booster are set to invest $10 million to develop startups.
NZ agritech innovators touch down in Silicon Valley
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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agritech
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callaghan innovation
Thirty of New Zealand’s agritech innovators have finally landed in Silicon Valley this week as they get ready to put their innovations to the test.
Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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airbnb
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entrepreneurship
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tourism
Kiwis can now share unique local activities with Airbnb's 300 million global travellers through the expanding Experiences platform.
Xero opens doors to new Americas HQ in downtown Denver
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
A 30,000 square-foot space nestled in a brand new building in Denver Colorado is the new home of Xero’s new US headquarters.
Disruptive tech to shape future of commercial real estate
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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open source
Commercial real estate investors will need to tackle the speed of change and the struggle of infrastructure to keep up.
Interview: Vault Cloud illuminates secure govt cloud in the machine learning age
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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cloud security
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supply chain
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Australia has the potential to become a global leader in cloud technology, says Vault Cloud founder and CEO Rupert Taylor-Price.
Tā Koha: The new crowdfunding programme for Māori businesses
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
Tā Koha will support Māori business and social ventures that wish to use ‘crowd power’ or whanau supporters to fund the kaupapa they care about most.
MYOB says it's 'on track' to hit 1m subscribers by 2020
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
MYOB is on track to reach one million online subscribers by 2020, reporting a 7% rise in revenue to NZD $239.3 million and a 61% growth in subscribers.