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 35
Techtorium & New Era IT encourage IT diversity in New Zealand
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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Angus Fenn is a young New Zealander who is making a difference in New Zealand’s IT sector and the wider community – and he’s also partially deaf himself.
Trio of businesswomen to lead AI Forum of New Zealand
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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ai
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leadership
The AI Forum of New Zealand has appointed three local business women who are charged with leading New Zealand’s use of AI into 2020 and beyond.
2K Games' new studio Cloud Chamber will develop next BioShock game
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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2k games
Cloud Chamber has already started work on the next BioShock game, which is expected to spend several years in development, according to 2K.
Zendesk fuses AI into customer services with Amazon Connect integration
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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hyperscale
The new services are designed to improve contact centre agent efficiency, while reducing the time that end users spend interacting with customer service.
Macquarie Data Centres 'breaks ground' on $80m Sydney data centre
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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Macquarie Data Centres has commenced construction on an AUD $80 million Sydney data centre in Macquarie Park, set to boost capacity and create 1,200 jobs.
Hands-on review: ESET Endpoint Protection Advanced Cloud
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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endpoint protection
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reviews
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gaming
ESET Endpoint Protection Advanced Cloud is an umbrella of security for business users that integrates the most essential endpoint products.
Xero offers more than 850,000 Kiwis mental wellbeing support
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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financial systems
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fintech
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accounting systems
Xero extends its Xero Assistance Programme, offering free mental wellbeing support to 850,000 New Zealand small business owners, employees, and their families.
Kordia launches Google Cloud Partner Interconnect
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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network infrastructure
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public cloud
Kordia’s direct connection to Google Cloud, Partner Interconnect, is now officially available to Kordia customers.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally coming to NZ
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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smartphones
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displays & projectors
The controversial foldable smartphone is now available for preorder in New Zealand from December 9, with shipping starting on December 18.
IT channel companies sharpen focus on emerging tech, new partnerships & marketing
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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business continuity
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cloud services
The future of the IT channel is uncertain as new players, technologies, and partners emerge, according to a report by CompTIA.
Microsoft-backed security firm SpyCloud amplifies enterprise protection
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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Backed by US$21 million from Microsoft’s venture fund, SpyCloud strengthens its position in cybersecurity with cutting-edge ATO prevention technology.
Interview: Workday explains the five 'digital deadlocks' of DX
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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digital transformation
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payroll systems
A recent study highlighted the challenges faced by Asia Pacific enterprises in their digital transformation journey. #DigitalTransformation.
Flexible workspaces provide major boost to NZ's local economies
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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regus
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flexible work
Flexible workspaces could create around 7,600 new jobs and add NZD $1.7 billion per year to New Zealand’s economy by 2029, a new report suggests.
Spare space in the car? Kiwis can now make a little money by shipping stuff
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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shipping
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lonelyseat
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startups
Lonelyseat is a new service that connects drivers with people who need parcels or objects shipped around the country.
Wellington Airport offers travellers a sneak peek of 5G
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The trial will run until December 9. But the trial is far from fully-fledged – only five users can connect to the 5G device and only for five minutes at a time.
ASUS launches ROG Phone II in Australia
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ASUS ROG) is reinforcing its dedication to keen mobile gamers, with a new iteration of its smartphone product, the ROG Phone.
Young Kiwis prepared for the future of the workforce - MYOB study
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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financial systems
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myob
Generation Z in New Zealand is ready for the gig economy and future workforce disruptions, yet still faces job security concerns, says MYOB study.
OPPO unveils new innovations to ColorOS
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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smartphones
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operating systems
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oppo
OPPO debuts ColorOS 7 in India, highlighting Infinite Design and localized features, promising enhanced user experience across over 20 phone models worldwide.
Interview: Cloudera on why analytics is key in the fight against financial crime
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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dr
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data analytics
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martech
Cloudera's Dr Richard Harmon highlights the critical role of data analytics in combating financial crime, urging a unified approach to enhance KYC capabilities.
Digital divide most impacts Kiwis in social housing & the disabled
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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dia
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digital divide
A Motu report shows the digital divide in New Zealand disproportionately affects those in social housing and the disabled, with major wellbeing implications.