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 237
Smart tracking tech: prepare for the next 10 years of evolution
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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smartphones
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surveillance
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smart home
Current tracking tech can pinpoint GPS accuracy to within a few metres. It will get much more powerful in the next decade, Daniel Lewkovitz says.
Brocade sets sights on improving server and network automation
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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it automation
Brocade tackles IT hurdles with new automation platform, promising to slash network inefficiencies and human errors in digital transformation.
IBM and Cisco collaboration targets IoT analytics
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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iot
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cisco
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ibm
The Internet of Things is coming to businesses previously unable to harness its power, thanks to a collaboration between IBM and Cisco.
HP channels mobility with new range
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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healthtech
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hp zbook
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hp elite
HP NZ announced its next generation of products: The HP Elite x3, HP Elite x2 1012, HP EliteBook Folio and the HP ZBook Studio G3 Workstation.
PlayStation 4 hits 40 million sales with no signs of slowing
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sales
PlayStation 4 is the fastest-selling console in PlayStation history, after sales passed more than 40 million units worldwide.
Potential Windows zero-day security exploit worth $90,000 on underground market
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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windows
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trustwave
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zero day malware
A single Windows zero-day vulnerability could be sold amongst the underground cybercrime market, potentially affecting more than 1.5 billion users.
Megaport wins contracting deal with Verizon Digital Media Services
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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verizon
Megaport has announced that Verizon Digital Media Services will be using its services to provide direct connections to Verizon content.
DigitalOcean launches new Bangalore data center
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
DigitalOcean bolsters its global presence with a new high-tech data centre in Bangalore, aimed at India's booming startup ecosystem.
Durex survey: when you're on holiday, touch your partner, not your phone
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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smartphones
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gadgets
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durex
Your phone, your laptop, your tablet and maybe even your Fitbit could be ruining your holiday love life, a recent survey by Durex found.
Brocade helps school create 'campus nervous system'
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Brocade helps Mazenod College become fully digital with up to 100Mbps of bandwidth at all times #edtech #networking.
Forrester Wave report champions Emarsys as strong performer in B2C marketing
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
The 'Forrester Wave Cross-Channel Campaign Management, Q2 2016 Report' has highlighted some of the best-performing B2C cloud marketing providers.
Australian Department of Treasury signs off on Expense8 SaaS implementation
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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saas
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expense8
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federal government
The Australian Department of Treasury is the latest to adopt the Expense8 SaaS platform that is steadily being implemented in many departments.
NetApp announces new ONTAP9 OS, the 'next generation' of data center storage
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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data fabric
NetApp has announced the new NetApp ONTAP 9 OS, which the company says is the next generation of hybrid cloud data center management.
IDC forecasts steady growth for server microprocessor market
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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endpoint protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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edr
The microprocessor market is set to keep growing, driven by growth from cloud providers and storage systems, a report from IDC says.
Digital solutions company Fronde returns to profit after challenging year
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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fintech
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iaas
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fronde
After a tough period, Fronde bounces back with a £1.42m profit, overcoming revenue dips with a strategic overhaul.
NZ data management firm G3 Group reports 12% profit increase, eyeing market expansion
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Document management firm G3 Group has reported a 12% increase in profit of $2.14 million and is set to raise capital for expansion plans.
Collaboration is the new weapon in your cyber security toolkit
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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intel security
Intel Security says your company could be 38-100% more effective at preparing for cyber attacks, if your security staff & systems could work together.
NZ broadcasters choose LiveU as live video coverage vendor
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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mobility
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broadcasting
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liveu
LiveU has announced that it has secured further stakes in New Zealand's broadcasting and news industry as demand for its live video services grows.
Exclusive: New strategies to combat cyber attacks, from LogRhythm
Tue, 31st May 2016
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siem
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Some SMEs are are ignoring cyber security and risk becoming just another statistic. Bill Smith & Bill Taylor at LogRhythm explain why.
Danti: Destroying your data through one unpatched exploit
Tue, 31st May 2016
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hackers
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danti
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cyber attacks
Danti is one of the newest and most dangerous groups of hackers taking advantage of a dangerous exploit that can gain access to IT systems and infect.