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 238
Budget 2016: What it means for NZ's tech industry
Tue, 31st May 2016
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government
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technology funding
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budget
The 2016 Budget will inject $761.4m into science and tech in New Zealand, promoting entrepreneurship, skills, and economic growth.
Gartner names Silver Peak as leader in Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimisation report
Tue, 31st May 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Gartner has named Silver Peak as the leader in its May 2016 Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimisation report, for its SD-WAN networks & solutions.
Machine learning poised to transform Australian IT
Fri, 27th May 2016
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storage
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nimble storage
Machine learning software will seek out potential problems before they happen, transforming the way IT professionals manage their infrastructures.
BSA Report: 61% of Asia Pacific region at risk by using unlicensed software
Thu, 26th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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licensing
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bsa
BSA's 2016 Global Software report: the Asia-Pacific region has the highest rate of unlicensed software use, worth $19.1 billion in commercial value.
Australian universities must improve student IT systems, study says
Thu, 26th May 2016
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unit4
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student administration systems
University student administration systems criticised in a new study: Nearly 1 in 3 Australian students say they're extremely difficult to manage.
TNZI to expand its telecomms network in Asia
Thu, 26th May 2016
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uc
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telco
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tnzi
TNZI has announced it will strengthen its wholesale voice carrier network to include the United States, Europe and the high-growth Asian market.
Serko's FY2016 report: $13.1 million in total revenue
Thu, 26th May 2016
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serko
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financial results
Serko announced its full-year financial results for the period ending March 31 2016, showing total revenue of $13.1 million & 27% year-on-year growth.
Jade Software resilient through diversification and investment strategies
Thu, 26th May 2016
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software development
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jade software
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investment
Jade Software has successfully gone global, using diversification and investment strategies that have paid off, the company reports.
Lightning Labs XX helps ignite Sipreme's 'future food' for tech lovers
Thu, 26th May 2016
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lightning lab
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food
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sipreme
Sipreme's future food for busy tech lovers has grown a lot in 5 months. Lightning Lab XX, high demand & formula improvements make it better than ever.
HPE & CSC to form spinoff merger worth $26 billion
Wed, 25th May 2016
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hpe
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csc
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m&a
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced a spinoff merger with CSC to form a pure play IT services provider worth $26 billion.
74% of Asia Pacific business flyers want in-flight internet
Wed, 25th May 2016
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uc
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telco
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inmarsat
90% of passengers want access to reliable in-flight internet. 74% of business flyers will spend more to use it, a survey by Inmarsat and GfK says.
Tableau courses tackle data analyst skills shortage
Wed, 25th May 2016
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it training
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data analytics
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martech
Tableau Software partners with Lynda.com, Pluralsight & Data Assembly to tackle IT & data analyst skills shortage by offering training programmes.
$22.5 million campus to boost creative tech education in Wellington
Tue, 24th May 2016
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edutech
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weltec
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creative technologies
Te Auaha New Zealand Institute of Applied Creativity, a $22.5 million campus for NZ's creative and tech students, will be built in Wellington by 2018.
Frost & Sullivan: Fintech security needs to catch up
Tue, 24th May 2016
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hyperscale
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biometrics
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fintech
Frost & Sullivan study says government agencies, SMEs & startups will need to work together if Australia is to become a leader in Fintech innovation.
Technavio Southeast Asia forecast: Big trends & 16% growth
Tue, 24th May 2016
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cleantech
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sustainability
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kaspersky
Technavio forecasts 16% growth in Southeast Asia. Big trends: green data centers, modular data center models, liquid cooling solutions and economisers.
Gisborne IT partnership empowers local businesses
Tue, 24th May 2016
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new zealand technology group
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it management
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strategic it
Gisborne provider Strategic IT partners with New Zealand Technology Group (NZTG) to strengthen local business community IT systems.
NZ Hi-Tech Awards recognise Innovative Kiwi businesses
Tue, 24th May 2016
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flick electric
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roq
Flick Electric, an electricity retailer that has been in business for only two years, won the Vocus Communications Innovative Service Award.
Quest to make Hutt Valley tech leader continues with Curious Minds funding
Tue, 24th May 2016
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hutt city council
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gns science
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science technology
Hutt Valley's success in the 2016 Unlocking Curious Minds Fund has further championed the region for being a tech leader, Chris Bishop says.
Noosa Shire Council chooses SaaS provider Promapp to improve IT operations
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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risk & compliance
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promapp
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noosa council
Noosa Shire Council in Queensland has chosen to use cloud-based software-as-a-service provider Promapp to streamline IT operations.
Hangry birds and cats with nine lives caused power blackouts in 2015
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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risk & compliance
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eaton
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power blackouts
When birds get hangry, bad things can happen, according to Eaton's 2015 Power Blackout Tracker report for Australia and New Zealand.