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 21
Interview: Checkmarx on the state of software security in Asia Pacific
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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application security
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devsecops
Checkmarx expands expertise to Asia Pacific organisations, catering to customers across Australia and New Zealand.
NZ financial firms bolster secure software development with Checkmarx
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
Two major financial institutions in New Zealand have refreshed their application security measures with the help of security specialist Checkmarx.
CIOs put too much trust in TLS certificates - survey
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
Despite the prolific usage of TLS certificates within organisations, many CIOs aren't concerned about security risks associated with TLS machine identities.
Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 now compatible with Zoom
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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uc
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digital entertainment
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video conferencing
According to Sennheiser, Zoom’s video communication tool has become an ‘indispensable’ resource for businesses digitally transforming their workplaces.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is ThousandEyes?
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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cisco
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thousandeyes
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visibility
TechDay has launched a new video series, 10 Minute IT Jams, providing insights into technology companies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Vodafone sells Auckland customer data centre to Plan B
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Plan B will take over both operations and management of the facility, while customers will see no difference in operations.
Privacy Act to roll out in December as Kiwis support stronger privacy laws
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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data privacy
Of 1398 polled New Zealanders, 65% are in favour of strong privacy regulation, 29% are happy with the same level of regulation, and 6% prefer less legislation.
Cybercrims' web skimming strategies taint web analytics platforms
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Cybercriminals are using legitimate web analytics platforms like Google Analytics to steal credit card details and personal information.
'They don't make things like they used to' - why devices aren't built to last
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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e-waste
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waste
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unsw
Apple accused of encouraging obsolescence, says UNSW industrial design expert. Manufacturers should do more to make products last longer.
Why DX is not complete without a transformed security architecture
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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cloud security
A cloud-first strategy needs a reimagined security architecture to address new traffic patterns and security challenges, Silver Peak advises.
Surge in encrypted malware prompts warning about detection strategies
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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encryption
Massive surge in malware delivery over encrypted connections, with 67% of all malware delivered via HTTPS, says WatchGuard report.
CFOs forge on ahead with global expansion
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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planning
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bi
While almost half (45%) say they are expanding globally or plan to do so within the next year, 9% say they will wait another year.
Cambium Networks rolls out Wi-Fi 6 & fixed wireless solutions
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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supply chain & logistics
Cambium Networks declares wireless as the new fibre internet, with the rise of Wi-Fi 6 and new fixed wireless technologies.
HPE announces new Ezmeral & GreenLake edge-to-cloud services
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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HPE unveils new Ezmeral and GreenLake edge-to-cloud services, promising to drive data-driven transformation with automation, insights, and app modernisation.
HPE expands GreenLake cloud services for partners
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
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cloud services
HPE unveils an expanded GreenLake cloud services suite, empowering its 700 partners to deliver rapid, scalable solutions and boost orders by 47%.
It's about time! Crash Bandicoot is back and looking better than ever
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
Everyone's favourite orange bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot, is back after 24 years in a new platformer game called Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.
Australians keen to continue working from home, study finds
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
A Redback Connect poll reveals 86% of Australians who worked from home during the pandemic wish to continue, with 73% of employers open to it.
Cloud-scale connectivity with consistent security
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Enterprise demand for SD-WAN is surging, expected to hit USD $5.25 billion by 2023 as companies seek scalable, secure WAN solutions.
Research trials new way to stop voice spoofers in their tracks
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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voice
CSIRO's Data61 has developed Void, a pioneering tech to detect voice spoofing in assistants like Alexa and Siri, addressing rising cybersecurity concerns.
Rewiring corporate networks for the remote working age
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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sdn
Remote workforces need to access corporate networks from their homes, which means those networks need to be more flexible and scalable than ever before.