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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Sennheiser's business ceiling microphone certified for Microsoft Teams
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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uc
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video conferencing
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microsoft
Sennheiser’s ceiling microphone the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 is now part of the official Microsoft Teams Rooms offer.
Harmoney reshuffles senior exec team; appoints new CEO for 2020
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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peer-to-peer lending
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harmoney
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crowdlending
Australasian marketplace lender Harmoney has appointed Australian-based David Stevens as its new CEO, effective early 2020.
Changing skill sets become major driver of business restructures
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Changing skill sets are leading nearly half of organisational restructures in New Zealand and Australia, reports Hays, as firms adapt to new business needs.
NVIDIA's ray tracing graphics are coming to Minecraft
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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minecraft
Prepare your pixel spades, because Minecraft is the latest game to get the real-time ray tracing treatment, thanks to NVIDIA and Microsoft.
Five ways to use Google Earth to explore the world
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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edutech
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e-learning
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google
Google Earth has a few new nifty features to take users on an exploration of culture, language, nature, weather, and remote locations.
Jamf extends Apple expertise through security firm buyout
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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mdm
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Jamf has acquired Digita Security to enhance its Apple management suite with robust endpoint protection, addressing rising Mac demand and security needs.
Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nztech
Government backing could transform New Zealand's gaming sector into a USD $1 billion powerhouse within five years, a new report suggests.
Fresho: The supply chain tech tackling NZ's food waste problem
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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supply chain systems
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hospitality
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inventory management systems
Fresho, an online ordering company, is transforming the food industry in New Zealand by streamlining wholesale ordering and reducing food waste.
Waikato Uni opens NZ's first esports arena
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pb technologies
The University of Waikato has launched New Zealand's first official university esports arena in Hamilton, ushering in a new era for the tech hub.
DJI’s new selfie stick has plenty of awesome features
Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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drones
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digital entertainment
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dji
DJI’s new Osmo Mobile 3 mobile phone stabiliser is a selfie stick in disguise – but it’s a selfie stick that has plenty of features.
Popular enterprise printers riddled with security risks
Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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printing
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brother
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hp
Researchers from NCC Group analysed different aspects of six mid-range enterprise printers manufactured by HP, Ricoh, Xerox, Lexmark, Kyocera, and Brother.
Massey Uni & Stats NZ launch first research database
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Massey University, in collaboration with Statistics New Zealand, has opened NZ's first teaching and research database at its Wellington campus.
VMware welcomes Angela Cunneen as NZ country manager
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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it automation
Cunneen brings with her more than 25 years experience in senior ICT roles from companies including Dell and EMC.
Access Networks partners with WoMaster on distie deal
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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iot
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wireless networks
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distributors
Access Networks will now work with WoMaster, which is hailed as one of the world’s leading industrial IoT providers.
Former Revera chief to lead Leaven, Spark's new DX consulting firm
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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spark
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it management
Spark launches Leaven, a new digital transformation consultancy led by ex-Revera CEO Robin Cockayne, with a focus on cloud adoption and innovation.
Amazon Alexa can now teach English and Te Reo Māori
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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edutech
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perpetual guardian
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maori apps
Amazon Alexa now offers an English and Te Reo Māori language learning skill, catering to visually impaired users.
Exeed to distribute Samsung NZ's entire line of business products
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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microsoft
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samsung
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exeed
Exeed will now distribute Samsung New Zealand's full range of business products, including mobile phones, strengthening their IT distribution coverage.
LIFX sneak peek: These lights turn the home into a rainbow of colour
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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led lights
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wi-fi lights
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lifx
There’s nothing like a little more ambient light to decorate your home. In October, LIFX will be back with two new options to light up your life.
F5 Networks' BIG-IP load balancer product vulnerable to attack
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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f5 networks
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f-secure
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security vulnerabilities
Security vulnerabilities in F5 Networks' popular BIG-IP load balancer could enable attackers to exploit iRules and gain unauthorised access, warns F-Secure.
Oracle to launch Gen 2 Cloud region in Sydney
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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oracle
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it management
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cloud services
Oracle’s Generation 2 Cloud is getting ever closer to its launch day in Australia, as its new Sydney region prepares to go live by the end of August.