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 146
Business is booming for Kronos Cloud across Australia & NZ
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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cloud services
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kronos
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partners
Kronos Cloud's success soars in AU and NZ, with over 90% of new clients opting for their cloud solutions, driving record growth in 2016.
ESET warns Android users to beware of fake QuadRooter patch apps
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apps
ESET is warning Android users to watch out for fake patch apps, the first of their kind to take advantage of the QuadRooter vulnerability.
Count 'em up: More big names strike out at Sky-Vodafone merger
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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tvnz
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Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.
US-based OffsiteDataSync expands data center network into Singapore
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
OffsiteDataSync has opened a Singapore-based data centre to attract US-based clients with its Veeam-powered availability services.
Kaspersky Lab & LogMeIn team to provide 'premium' cybersecurity solution
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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logmein
Kaspersky Lab teams up with LogMeIn to streamline anditivus and offer a joint complementary licence of Kaspersky Endpoint for Windows.
Exclusive: Qlik's Sharryn Napier talks employee empowerment through data analytics
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Qlik's Sharryn Napier says companies need to promote data literacy in the workplace to keep up with technology.
Netcomm Wireless scoops business, tech innovation awards at 2016 ABAs
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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software development
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netcomm wireless
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partners
Netcomm Wireless has scooped two awards at The Australian Business Awards 2016, recognising the company's work in innovation and business initiatives.
Drulogic chooses Stratoscale's data center software to meet cloud demand in India
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Drulogic's will use Stratoscale's data center platform to provide solutions across the cloud IT spectrum in Mumbai and greater India.
FireEye says industrial cybersecurity is far too vulnerable - and the stakes are high
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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fireeye
FireEye has released a report that shines light on the industrial sector, showing that ICS vulnerability is far too high - and so are the stakes.
AliLaunch to help global tech partners reach into Chinese market
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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partner programmes
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alibaba
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partners
Alibaba Cloud has launched a global marketplace and AliLaunch program for technology partners, which will give partners access to the Chinese market.
IDC predicts huge $162 billion growth in VR & AR markets by 2020
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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analyst report
IDC forecasts virtual and augmented reality markets could reach $162 billion by 2020, representing 181.3% CAGR as the market explodes.
Spark cries foul: Sky-Vodafone merger officially opposed
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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uc
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sky
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m&a
Spark has formally announced that it is opposing the Sky TV/Vodafone merger, citing Sky's unfair monopoly on the wholesale sports content market.
Commerce Commission seeks feedback on NZ's internet backhaul services
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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uc
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commerce commission
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broadband
The Commerce Commission is looking for feedback on 'domestic backhaul services', or how internet traffic is sent and received between major exchanges.
Baxter the robot to inspire Northland students at science & tech fair
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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edutech
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robots
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education, learning & training
Baxter the humanoid robot will make an appearance at the Central Northland Science and Technology Fair, inspiring intermediate & high school students.
ESET report says millennials are cyber savvy – and also cyber careless
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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malware
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Millennials in Australia and New Zealand are prioritising ease of use over security, says a new report by ESET.
Six tips for developing successful voice of customer programs
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
Customer experience will be more important than price and product as key brand differentiators, according to a report by Walker Information.
AVG publishes 2Q16 results ahead of merger with Avast
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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avg technologies
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avast
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m&a
AVG has announced its second quarter 2016 financial results, bringing in $105 million ahead of its merger with Avast in the coming months.
Brightstar goes for Australian 'omni channel' in new WMS deal
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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it automation
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supply chain
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brightstar
Brightstar has announced that will be implementing a new supply chain technology management platform from Australian company Manhattan Associates.
HPE acquires SGI for $275 million to capture global 'data explosion'
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
HPE continues its investment in big data technology as the company acquires SGI, a data analytics, data management and compute solutions provider.
TeleDOT videoconferencing technology 'healthcare of the future'
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
Video collaboration technology has helped nurses conduct face-to-face videoconferences with their TB patients, saving time and travel costs.