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 207
How to be the cat - not the mouse - in the fight against zero-day malware
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Zero-day malware mutations can spell disaster for networks, as they can often get in completely undetected by traditional security protection.
Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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software development
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global office
In the aftermath of the 2011 quake, Global Office has resurrected as a tech Phoenix in Christchurch's rejuvenating CBD.
Civica Group to power private cloud through NEXTDC data center
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
NEXTDC's M1 data center in Melbourne partners with Civica Group to offer private cloud services in ANZ region.
Unisys keeps operations local in Asia Pacific with new security experts
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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unisys
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azure
Unisys is reaffirming its commitment to the Asia Pacific region, with the appointment of three new security experts covering design, sales & delivery.
NZ reseller Flintfox International signs new AXImprove deal
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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resellers
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microsoft dynamics
New Zealand-based managed service provider and deployment provider Flintfox International will become a reseller for AXImprove performance solutions.
Revera: Re-engineering New Zealand's future through data & the cloud
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Revera is reshaping NZ's digital landscape, harnessing cloud technology to power government and enterprise growth.
iOS 10 & MacOS Sierra abandon PPTP VPN; focus on better encryption
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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vpns
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encryption
It seems that iOS 10 and macOS Sierra users can't use PPTP VPNs, after it was discovered that the new systems no longer support older security.
GDS Holdings seeks $200 million IPO for China expansion
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Chinese data center operator GDS Holdings is reaching out for capital with the announcement of a $200 million capital raising through an IPO.
LinkedIn launches discreet new tools for job-hunting professionals
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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linkedin
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job seekers
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job advertising
Looking for new jobs without alerting your current employer can be tricky, so LinkedIn has now made it easier for Australian members on the job hunt.
Quantum Automation & Cormant bring data center management back to Singapore
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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quantum computing
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data center management
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quantum automation
Quantum Automation & Cormant will be teaming up to integrate both pure-play data center infrastructure management and IBMS solutions to Singapore.
Commvault's long-term commitment to the APAC channel
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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partner programmes
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commvault
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channel development
Commvault expands into Asia Pacific market with a focus on resellers, distributors and partners. Impressive list of partners.
Commvault GO a bright light amongst imminent storm
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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open source
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healthtech
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commvault
Commvault GO came to a triumphant close in Orlando tonight, despite being in the direct path of Hurricane Matthew.
IN PICS: Commvault GO 2016
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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microsoft
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commvault
Customers, cloud, data, engagement, backup, migration and recovery have been the stars of the show at Commvault GO in Orlando, Florida this week.
Commvault announces SAP-certified integration for additional data protection
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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data protection
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commvault
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sap
Commvault announced yesterday that it has now achieved SAP-certified integration with the SAP HANA platform that runs on IBM Power Systems.
Looking beyond the numbers: How CoreLogic turns data into actionable insights
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Delivering meaningful data is CoreLogic's modus operandi. It's not just about serving data anymore, it's now about serving it with action.
Proofpoint uncovers new MarsJoke ransomware, then Kaspersky finds the fix
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
British institutions are being targeted by a new ransomware strain called MarsJoke, with government and educational organizations being the main victims.
Shape Security looks to Asia after HPE Pathfinder $40M Series D funding
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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hp
Shape Security has not only secured $40 million in Series D funding through Hewlett Packard Pathfinder, but it’s also focusing on the APAC market.
Step away from the screen: Survey finds Kiwis' eye strain is a huge problem
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
New findings show eye strain is a bigger problem than ever in NZ, and optometrists are urging us to step away from our screens, or use protection.
Commvault Data Platform releases new innovations for enhanced data value
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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data protection
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commvault
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data management
Commvault has released a number of new features for its Data Platform, with an emphasis on helping businesses get more value out of their data.
Commvault CEO Bob Hammer shares the five fundamentals of holistic data management
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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commvault
Commvault CEO Bob Hammer says the cloud and data will shape the future of technology at Commvault GO conference in Florida.