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 51
Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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drones
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uav
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nz government
New Zealand could be leading the world in the development of drone technologies, but we need to work out how to make those technologies safe first.
Govt announces Business Connect platform for SMBs
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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cloud portal
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nz government
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business management platform
The $7.1 million platform will be called Business Connect, with the aim of integrating multiple services throughout one digital platform.
Adobe welcomes NZ country manager to its team
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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crm
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cx
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martech
Adobe is welcoming Colin Rebairo as its New Zealand country manager, following continued momentum in the local market.
UK privacy watchdog 'deeply concerned' about live facial recognition
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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surveillance
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data protection
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biometrics
The UK Information Commissioner warns that live facial recognition technology poses significant privacy risks, urging strict adherence to data laws.
Dunedin City Council rolls out smart streetlights
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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smart cities
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telensa
Dunedin City Council is making the switch to smart street lighting as part of its agreement with global smart city solutions provider Telensa.
Tesla's suit against ex-employee a strong case for IP security
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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data protection
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cartech
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physical security
Tesla's case against ex-employee for allegedly leaking Autopilot trade secrets to Xiaopeng Motors underscores the urgent need for robust IP security measures.
Sydney & Melbourne amongst world's top places for women entrepreneurs
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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network infrastructure
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women in technology
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entrepreneurship
Sydney and Melbourne ranked amongst world's best cities for women entrepreneurs, according to Dell's 2019 Women Entrepreneur Cities Index.
Google can now translate pics of Te Reo Māori
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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google
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māori
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google translate
The update is the latest Google initiative to help make te reo more accessible for learners and non-speakers alike.
FintechNZ: Most NZ companies don't report cyber incidents
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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fintech
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
True number of cyber attacks in New Zealand likely higher than reported, says FintechNZ manager. Only 6% of firms have adequate protection.
Global banks fail to keep up with application security
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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application security
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devsecops
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cybersecurity
A major ImmuniWeb study reveals that many global banks exhibit Swiss cheese-like cybersecurity, with glaring gaps endangering compliance and customer safety.
NVIDIA expands DGX-Ready Data Center program globally
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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ai
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hyperscale
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colocation
The program is designed to aid companies in finding modern data center facilities for their artificial intelligence-based infrastructure.
Solo business owners without partnerships 'hold NZ's economy back'
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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smb
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onehq
Solo business owners are 'holding back New Zealand's economy,' says OneHQ cofounder Craig Cotton, advocating for more business partnerships to foster growth.
ESET's MSP program extends cloud business solutions
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
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edr
ESET specifically shaped the program so it’s easier for providers to work with a trusted industry leader and to reach a rapidly growing customer base.
Microsoft backs down on proposed partner benefit cuts
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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microsoft office 365
Facing backlash from its partner network, Microsoft reverses its decision to cut internal use rights and other partner benefits initially planned for July 2020.
The safest altitude for flying drones above marine life
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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drones
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aut
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film production
If you’re planning to use a drone for a birds-eye-view of nature at its finest, it’s best to consider how high up you’re flying that drone.
The 80s are calling: Commodore 64 gets a remake
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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computers
The Commodore 64 is getting a revamp with a full-size keyboard and retro joystick, and will be released on December 5th.
Kiwi tech company creates AR experience for new home builds
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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building
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ar
AR studio Reactar created a mobile platform called homeAR that helps buyers of new homes decide how their house should look.
CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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phishing
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email security
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iam
New Zealanders reported direct financial losses of $1.7 million. While that is still a substantial loss, the figure is a 71% drop from the previous quarter.
Apple updates MacBooks for uni students
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple macbook pro
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mobility
Barely two months since its last spruce-up, Apple is giving the MacBook Pro yet another update – while the MacBook Air has also had an upgrade.
Grandstream IP phones bring next-gen tech to your fingertips
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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grandstream
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ip phones
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communication
Grandstream Networks launches the GRP2600 series, featuring sleek, next-gen IP phones designed for easy deployment and management for enterprises.