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.
Stories by Sara - Page 28
Westcon-Comstor '100% operational' in face of COVID-19
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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dr
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business continuity
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cloud services
The company’s managing director Dave Rosenberg released a statement today outlining its business continuity plans to ensure disruption is limited.
2020 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards finalists announced
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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dei
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gender diversity
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digital inclusion
The Awards, which were established in 2015, recognise Hong Kong business’ efforts to promote LGBT+ equality and inclusion.
TIBCO outlines data sharing across open banking, finance and beyond
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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fintech
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data privacy
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tibco
TIBCO reveals how open banking will transform data sharing, with secure exchanges mandated by government policies like Australia's Consumer Data Right.
Interview: CenturyLink expands CDN power across APAC
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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gaming
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devops
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edge computing
CenturyLink is boosting CDN capacity across APAC, adding edge capabilities and new nodes in 11 cities, to enhance streaming and reduce latency.
VMware ANZ up for Women Leading Tech award
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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virtualisation
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dei
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it automation
The Awards celebrate women’s achievement in the tech industry, and aims to ensure that women are part of history, not forgotten.
Apple's new iPad Pro features LiDAR tech for immersive AR
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mobility
Apple's latest iPad Pro introduces state-of-the-art LiDAR technology for enhanced AR, dual cameras, and studio-quality microphones starting at NZ$1,499.
Apple gives MacBook Air one more tune up
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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notebook
Apple reveals an upgraded MacBook Air featuring faster performance, improved keyboard, doubled storage, and enhanced security, starting at NZD $1799.
HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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dr
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cloud services
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hp
HP outlines its plans to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased cleaning, remote working policies, and customer support.
Twitter aims to be 'world's most diverse & inclusive tech company'
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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dei
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workforce management
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hashtag
Twitter aims to be the world's most diverse and inclusive tech company by setting ambitious diversity targets and implementing an inclusive hiring program.
Avanade Australia receives gender equality citation
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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dei
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digital inclusion
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avanade
Avanade Australia says it is committed to promoting gender equality at the workplace and helping employees feel inspired, confident and cared for.
Vodafone's Sharina Nisha up for Women Leading Tech Award
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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engineering
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cloud specialists
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women in technology
Vodafone New Zealand's Sharina Nisha nominated for Women Leading Tech Awards in Australia, the only Kiwi on the finalist list.
'Imagine 2020 reimagined': Westcon's annual event to go online
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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distributors
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mental health
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor is taking its annual Imagine conference online this year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus.
Privacy Bill will mandate more transparency in Kiwi businesses - OPC
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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edutech
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breach prevention
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data privacy
New Zealand businesses must prepare for new regulations around mandatory breach legislation, warns the Privacy Bill.
Super Mario jumps into the real world through new LEGO game
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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super mario
Nintendo is joining forces with LEGO to bring a new physical game experience to kids (and kidults) who can’t get enough of Super Mario.
The few women in the boardroom outpace men for top spots - Diligent Institute report
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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dei
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diligent
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careers
Women board members take 6.31 years on average to be elevated to a leadership role, compared to 8.02 years for men.
ANZ firms fail to detect technical issues - until customers report them
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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crm
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dr
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cx
Technical issues at many Australian and New Zealand firms go unnoticed until customers report them, revealing weak outage and delay detection methods.
CommsChoice expands routing capability to support UC future
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
The company focused on expanding its Session Border Controller (SBC) network in several locations: Sydney, Singapore, London, Frankfurt, San Jose and Virginia.
Remote working is here to stay - and employees love it, says GitLab report
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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martech
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apm
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hybrid & remote work
Remote working is becoming a reality for many, with 83% of professionals saying they can accomplish all tasks remotely, according to a new report from GitLab.
Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 panic, sending fake HIV test results via phishing emails to spread Koadic malware, forensic experts from Proofpoint reveal.
Funding worries hold back Singapore SMEs from digitalisation
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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qbe
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singapore
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digital economy
Many of Singapore’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seek government support in order to remove barriers to adopting digital business infrastructure.