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 137
5G is coming, but we've got an infrastructure to build first, says Huawei
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
Abdurazak Mudesir, Huawei's VP of 5G marketing Europe, took audience members at Huawei Innovation Day 2016 through the world of 5G mobile today.
Huawei's Innovation Day 2016 triumphs 'brilliance of exploration'
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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quantum computing
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australian government
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huawei
Huawei's Asia Pacific Innovation Day begins in Sydney, with president Li Jinge opening the event in front of industry experts and media.
APAC as-a-Service industry sees boom while traditional sourcing market weakens
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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iaas
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outsourcing
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itaas
The Asia-Pacific as-a-Service industry is growing and has now surpassed traditional outsourcing levels for the very first time.
CenturyLink 'extends reach' through $34 billion buyout of Level 3 Communications
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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uc
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m&a
Global IT company CenturyLink is spending around $34 billion to buy out Fortune 500 and global communications company Level 3 Communications.
Report finds malware downloads rise 900% - that's one every 81 seconds
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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check point software
An organisation can get hit by malware 971 times per hour - or 23,304 times per day. And every 81 seconds, a known malware is downloaded.
Genesys aims for 'next level' of growth with new MD & sales VP hire
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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crm
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uc
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martech
Genesys Laboratories hires new managing director and VP of sales for ANZ operations to enhance services in the region.
ManageEngine survey reveals analytics tools 'critical' in IT services
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
More than 85% of IT service management users believe increased analytics use would enhance service delivery, according to a survey from ManageEngine.
Commerce Commission 'not convinced' Sky-Vodafone merger is all it claims to be
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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commerce commission
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sky
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vodafone
The next blow for Vodafone and Sky's proposed merger has been built, with the Commerce Commission today announcing that it's not convinced the merger.
Gemalto's 3Q16 revenue stays steady; pulls in $1.16 billion
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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gemalto
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financial results
Gemalto has pulled in NZD $1.16 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2016 - relatively steady since the same quarter last year.
APAC malware and botnet threats charge ahead rest of the world
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Fortinet's latest report has revealed global cyber threat trends, showing that malware and botnets are targeting APAC more than anywhere else.
Tech support scams now hide code to mask malicious intent
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec discovers another tech support scam that uses scare tactics to fool users into believing they're infected with a virus.
La Trobe University: Using cloud and mobile-first to improve the university experience
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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mobility
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la trobe university
La Trobe University in Melbourne is investing $2.4bn in its ICT services as part of its 'future ready' approach to education.
New IDC stats show Galaxy Note7 debacle hasn't slowed Samsung down
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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apple
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samsung
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huawei
New statistics from IDC show that despite Samsung's Galaxy Note7 being removed from the market, this has had no effect on global smartphone shipments.
Qualcomm spends up large, nets NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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semiconductors
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iot
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iiot
Semiconductor manufacturer NXP will now become part of the global giant Qualcomm, after the acquisition was unanimously approved by company boards.
Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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encryption
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biometrics
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microsoft
Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.
VMware rakes in 'growth-driving' $1.78 billion revenue for 3Q16
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cloud services
VMware has released its third quarter 2016 results, hailing 6% year-over-year revenue growth and revenue reaching $1.78 billion.
IODM & SV Partners alliance to boost debtor management platform for partner network
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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iodm
IODM teams up with SV Partners to bolster its debtor management platform, set to revolutionise accounting firms' efficiency and growth.
Hands-on Review: Asus Chromebit CS10 - a portable PC
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobility
This incredible little USB-sized device has been made to turn your monitor into a mini PC and was designed for your cloud applications.
Synchrony Global & ARAGO Consulting leverage APAC partner network for global growth
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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hcm
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partner programmes
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payroll systems
Europe-based ARAGO Consulting and APAC-based Synchrony Global have announced a strategic partnership that will bring cloud HCM to the region.
Outlook.com updates website for 'bolder and smarter' email experience
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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email
Outlook.com revamps its email service, merging sleek Windows 10 aesthetics with enhanced functionality for a clutter-free experience.