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 54
Raglan: Home to NZ's first enviro-tech camp for kids
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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technology in schools
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edtech
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omgtech
When you think of tech camps for kids, the North Island’s rugged surf spot Raglan may not be the first place that comes to mind – until now, at least.
ASB offers Google Pay - but some people will miss out
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
ASB Bank phases out its ASB Virtual payment service, introducing Google Pay for Android users. However, it’s only compatible with Android 5.0 or later.
HPE brings AI to mission-critical storage management
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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storage
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ai
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hpe
HPE unveils HPE Primera, an AI-driven platform for mission-critical storage, promising improved reliability, performance, and time savings for IT teams.
Facebook jumps on the cryptocurrency bandwagon
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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facebook
Facebook plans to launch its cryptocurrency, Libra, and digital wallet, Calibra, in 2020, aiming to revolutionise financial access in developing countries.
Dropbox champions ANZ data sovereignty with local service
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Dropbox launches local data hosting in Australia and New Zealand, empowering businesses to store files securely onshore, bolstering data sovereignty.
NBN scams conning Australians out of $110,000 every month
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
People aged over 65 are particularly vulnerable, making the most reports and losing more than $330,000 this year. That’s more than 60% of the current losses.
Soul Machines creates digital human for skincare firm SK-II
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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uc
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martech
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ai agents
Soul Machines partners with skincare giant SK-II to unveil YUMI, the first autonomously animated digital influencer, enhancing customer interaction.
Air NZ recruits drones for aircraft maintenance checks
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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drones
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3d printing
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air new zealand
Air New Zealand will now use drones to inspect its aircraft fleet as they undergo heavy maintenance checks in Singapore.
Adobe AI detects Photoshopped faces as war against fakes continues
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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martech
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ai
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photoshop
Adobe, in collaboration with UC Berkeley, unveils AI tech that identifies Photoshopped faces with 99% accuracy, intensifying the battle against digital fakery.
Dark web dangers threaten world's top enterprises
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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malware
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phishing
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email security
4 in 10 dark web traders are selling hacking tools and services against Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 businesses, new research reveals.
Impact Hub boosts Waikato’s social enterprise scene
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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entrepreneur
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waikato
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social enterprise
This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region’s social enterprise sector.
NZ SMBs getting caught up in tech tool hype
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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cloud services
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online tools
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onehq
The average SMB will use eight different cloud applications despite no noticeable improvement in profit or productivity.
So you want to build a viral app: Tips from an industry guru
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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apm
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low-code
Industry expert Anushka Bandara shares key tips on building a viral app, focusing on user-friendliness, shareability, and value addition to ensure success.
NZ's broadband is reliable enough to stream video, says ComCom study
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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wireless networks
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uc
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commerce commission
New Zealand’s broadband services are holding their own when it comes to deliver video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.
Facebook: 'We'll pay you if we can track your apps'
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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apps
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facebook
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market research
Facebook introduces 'Facebook Study,' compensating users in the US and India for sharing app usage data, promising transparency and data security.
Breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is up for grabs
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The man behind the popular breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is stepping down from his esteemed post as sole manager of the site.
Push a button, get a flight - Uber Air is coming to Melbourne
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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cartech
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uber
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evs
Melbourne has been chosen as the third location for Uber's Air pilot programme, bringing electric planes and choppers to the city's skyline from next year.
Veeam study outlines 'four Cs' of business intelligence
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Businesses are losing at least US$20 million every year because they can’t meet users’ demands for uninterrupted access to data and applications.
Dicker Data launches new financing division
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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iaas
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fleet management
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dicker data
Australian IT distributor Dicker Data unveils its new division, Dicker Data Financial Services, to meet the demand for 'as-a-service' procurement solutions.
Intel to acquire ethernet fabric provider Barefoot Networks
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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intel
Intel announced its intent to acquire Barefoot Networks, an ethernet switch and data center software firm, to bolster its data center market position.