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 130
Burst Networks & 1-Net join forces to operate 'world class' Myanmar data center
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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Burst Networks partners with 1-Net to support its new Tier IV data center in Myanmar, offering 24x7 security and network best practices.
How Cloud DC's app virtualisation strategy caught the attention of global vendors
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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virtualisation
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microsoft
Cloud DC is a company that tosses aside the idea that virtualisation has to involve the entire desktop. Instead, it focuses on the applications.
In pics: Citrix Summit 2017 puts on a winning show
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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partner programmes
More than 4000 Citrix staff, partners and vendors have gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California this week. Check out the pics.
Bitdefender tightens channel relations through enhanced partner scheme
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Bitdefender vows to double partner margins, revamping partner program to bolster channel synergy in hyper-competitive market.
Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.
Citrix mobilises huge cloud push through Unidesk acquisition
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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cloud services
Citrix acquires Unidesk, allowing them to expand into ANZ and offer more powerful application layering solutions. #Citrix #Unidesk #acquisition.
Interview: Citrix APJ committed to keeping local flavour in global success strategy
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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partner programmes
Citrix APJ Group VP Stanimira Koleva and Citrix APJ Partner VP Pankaj Narayan speak about the company's local flavours, partner programmes and trends.
CEO carves out this year's “winning” strategy at Citrix Summit 2017
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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virtualisation
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iaas
The Citrix Summit in Anaheim kicks off with a message of winning 2017 over as more than 4000 attendees worldwide converge in Los Angeles.
Take a look back at cybersecurity in 2016 with SecurityBrief Australia
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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ai security
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cybersecurity
New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Australian cybersecurity in 2016.
UCWeb undergoes 'strategic change' with new GM appointment
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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uc
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ucweb
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partners
UCWeb has gone through what it calls a 'strategic' change in its business, and has now appointed a new general manager, Damon Xi.
Pension fund management firm buys 100% stake in Metronode data centers
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Metronode was recently fully acquired by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) after buying the remaining 29% stake from CIMIC Group Limited.
Avnet extends distribution agreement with Veeam for 'cutting edge' data center needs
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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virtualisation
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dr
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hyperscale
Avnet is targeting the data center market in a major expansion of its distribution agreement with Veeam Software in India.
Votiro & Netpoleon see 'great potential' in Singapore cybersecurity market
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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cybersecurity
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distributors
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votiro
Votiro and Netpoleon Solutions see 'great potential' to distribute cybersecurity products to the booming Singapore market as it becomes a smart city.
Salesforce's new LiveMessage and Service Bots to deliver ultimate customer service
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce is ramping up its conversational tools across social media and messaging apps, with the launch of LiveMessage for Service Cloud.
Fuji Xerox scoops sustainability award; leads partners & customers towards green future
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Fuji Xerox states that its sustainability practises help it become a role model to partners, customers and its other stakeholders.
Eaton's east Asia VP talks data center sustainability, Singapore & Industry 4.0
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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eaton
Eaton, a power management company, discusses their solutions for data center power and thermal management in Asia Pacific.
Equinix joins Industrial Internet Consortium to speed up IIoT growth
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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uc
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hyperscale
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iot
Global data center giant Equinix is now a member of the Industrial Internet Consortium, an organisation supporting and promoting growth of IIoT.
CompTIA welcomes five new faces to Executive Council for ANZ Channel Community
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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comptia
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channel development
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managing director
CompTIA welcomes five new executive council members to its ANZ Channel Community, with The Missing Link general manager Karen Drewitt as new chair.
Singapore data analytics firm scores 'landmark' contract for Australian mining sector
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Singapore-based data startup, Latize, will work with Australia's DRE and Department of Industry to digitise the country's mining sector.
'Avalanche Network' botnet hideout busted; ESET offers cleanup help
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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botnet
Cybercriminal activity hub Avalanche Network has been busted by law enforcement agencies, ending a long reign of protection for botnet operators.