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.
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IBM & VMware partnership brings applications to hybrid cloud 'within hours'
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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virtualisation
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public cloud
VMware Cloud Foundation is now being hosted on IBM cloud, which is helping to move existing enterprise applications to the cloud 'within hours'.
Neo Telemedia out of the red after acquisitions help $176 million profit
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Neo Telemedia's strategic buys turn the tide with a stellar £136M profit, signaling a major comeback from previous losses.
Avnet teams with IBM to take data analytics to APAC partners
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Tech distributor Avnet is working with IBM business partners to further its data analytics solutions across the Asia Pacific region.
Unitec launches new high-tech research network to boost innovation and IP
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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physical security
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unitec
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intellectual property
Unitec's new high-tech research network has been launched to help boost the country's innovation and IP creation prospects.
APAC fuels $939 million multi-cloud management market growth
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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multi-cloud
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hyperscale
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healthtech
The entire multi-cloud management market is expected to hit $939 million this year and will be worth $3.4 billion by 2021.
Bitcoin tech company reveals plans for 'one of a kind' data center in China
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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cryptocurrency
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hyperscale
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blockchain
Bitcoin company Bitmain Technologies has announced plans for a 'one of a kind' data center in Xinjiang, China.
Hyundai plans 'Big Data Center' in China for connected car market
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
Hyundai Motors plans to build big data center in Guizhou Province, China, hoping to develop more advanced technologies.
FalconStor joins iCITA ecosystem, expands distribution across ANZ
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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storage
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iaas
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storage management
Software-defined solutions provider FalconStor has expanded its distribution across Australia and New Zealand and joined the iCITA ecosystem.
Six Kiwi entrepreneurs set sights on Vietnam for tech inspiration
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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vietnam
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asean
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partners
The six Kiwis off to Vietnam as part of the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) have now been named, tasked with exploring tech industry.
Kiwi-based Plexure scores IoT partnership with digital energy provider Current
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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iot
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ge
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plexure
Kiwi-based CRM provider Plexure has snapped up a partnership with Current, GE's startup digital energy company.
IT networks displaying slower signs of ageing as new technology creeps in
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
New research from Dimension Data has revealed that IT networks are getting younger as organisations adopt new technologies.
Tata Communications to resell SwiftStack storage through data centers
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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storage
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cloud storage
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swiftstack
SwiftStack has signed on Tata Communications, Vizrt, Avere and Mirantis as reseller partners for its object storage and asset management.
CITIC Telecom CPC 'full speed ahead' in data center market after CITIC Tower acquisition
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
CITIC Telecom CPC is now going 'full speed ahead' into the data center market, after purchasing Hong Kong's entire CITIC Telecom Tower.
Remote workforce grows more app-savvy, but email & phone remain kings
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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mobility
'Surprising' findings have been revealed about mobile workforces and the tools they prefer to use, and the results differ between generations.
Unitec's cybersecurity health check programme up for iSANZ award
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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unitec
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isanz
Unitec's cybersecurity health check for SMEs named a finalist for 'best security project or initiative' in the iSANZ 2016 InfoSec New Zealand awards.
Rubicon Red switches on dual status as Oracle Cloud partner and customer
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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oracle
Australian-based cloud provider Rubicon Red is now becoming an Oracle PCS and SOACS customer - while being part of Oracle's PartnerNetwork.
Exclusive Autotask event speaks candidly about mergers & acquisitions
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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computer concepts limited
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m&a
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base 2
IT industry executives gathered at a low-key roundtable event at the Hilton Auckland yesterday to discover how Autotask is shaping the industry.
Calls for submissions on updates to NZ Search and Surveillance Act 2012
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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surveillance
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online security
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ministry of justice
The Government seeks public feedback on proposed updates to the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 in New Zealand.
Huawei & ADMA-OPCO bring Cloud Ready Data Center online
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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oracle
ADMA-OPCO launches Cloud Ready Data Center for oil exploration and production industry in the UAE, developed by Huawei.
NZ's new Cyber Security Skills Taskforce: 'New Zealand can grow its own talent'
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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nz government
New Zealand's new Cyber Security Skills Taskforce has one mission: to address the shortage of New Zealand cyber professionals.