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 61
Chch IT company makes waves in US intelligent transport sector
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Christchurch's Connexionz is revolutionising US transit systems, including NYC ferries, while expanding its presence in California with new projects and hires.
Windows Vista: The 'safest' Microsoft OS? Avast thinks so
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Despite its age, Windows Vista is deemed the 'safest' Microsoft OS by Avast, largely due to its low usage, making it less appealing to cybercriminals.
TIBCO aids in effort to boost Vietnam's data talent pool
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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digital transformation
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data analytics
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martech
Training will include ways to understand data analytics, and skills to support the country’s push towards digital transformation.
AI helps Amazon Alexa ignore its own name
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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smart home
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amazon
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smart assistant
Amazon and Johns Hopkins researchers harness AI to help Alexa distinguish between its wake word and everyday mentions, reducing false activations by 15%.
Snowflake & Anodot to offer AI-based anomaly detection
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
Snowflake and Anodot partner to provide AI-driven anomaly detection and real-time alerts, promising cost-effective, scalable solutions for global businesses.
VMware bolsters Southeast Asia & Korea leadership team
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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it automation
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virtualisation
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multi-cloud
VMware has padded out its Southeast Asia and Korea executive team with three new hires as it builds on strong momentum in the region.
Waikino School's $10k win turns shipping container into STEM learning hub
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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power / energy
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datacentre infrastructure
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3d printing
Waikino School transforms a $10,000 Genesis grant into a solar-powered STEM hub with a shipping container, featuring a kitchen and 3D printer.
Data center construction market fuelled by boom in IoT, VR and cloud
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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hyperscale
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global data center market
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colocation
The market will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.04% between 2018 and 2023, predicts the latest Market Research Future report.
Unisys encourages financial institutions to adopt open banking
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Unisys urges banks to embrace open banking with the latest version of its Elevate software platform #fintech #openbanking.
You're invited: Adobe Symposium 2019, Sydney
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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martech
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adobe
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online marketing
Adobe Symposium 2019 in Sydney is set to unite 4000 experts for two days of keynotes, workshops, and tech showcases on 27-28 June at the ICC Sydney.
How to avoid disappointment from SEO 'cowboys'
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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martech
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google
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online marketing
Businesses that are disappointed with their SEO results may be to blame, says New Zealand marketing agency Insight Online.
Singapore preps financial sector for analytics & automation
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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it training
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martech
Singapore gears up its financial sector for a tech-driven future, with automation and analytics set to transform over 121 job roles within the next five years.
Amazon puts a 'Ring' on smart home surveillance
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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surveillance
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smart home
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amazon
Amazon has acquired Ring, a prominent smart home security company, aiming to make security devices more accessible and fight crime in neighbourhoods globally.
Google Assistant's clever ways to help smart homes go green
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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smart home
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google
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google assistant
Google's Assistant aims to lower your smart home’s carbon footprint with voice commands, helping you save on energy and water during Earth Day and beyond.
Novum Networks & Tollring bring call analytics to APAC
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Australian firm Novum Networks teams with Tollring to offer powerful call analytics via iCall Suite in APAC, enhancing BroadSoft VoIP capabilities for users.
The world loves smart speakers - and China leads the way
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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digital entertainment
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smart home
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healthtech
People across the world love their smart speakers – and we have AI assistants like Amazon Alexa to thank for the revolution.
Partnership brings next-gen edge internet services to Chicago
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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edge computing
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dc
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hyperscale
New Continuum Data Centers and AlefEdge partner to deliver cutting-edge edge internet services in Chicago, enhancing regional network operators' capabilities.
Too many 'critical' vulnerabilities to patch? Tenable opts for a different approach
Thu, 18th Apr 2019
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
Faced with an overload of 'critical' vulnerabilities, Tenable turns to predictive solutions, launching a tool that targets the top 3% of likely exploits.
This Iron Man drone wants you to fly like a superhero
Thu, 18th Apr 2019
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drones
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smart home
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movies
RYZE Tech teams up with Marvel and Disney to release Tello Iron Man, a superhero-inspired drone that comes with an HD FPV camera and intelligent flight modes.
Do you use the Peel Smart Remote app? Delete or update it now
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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smartphones
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smart home
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breach prevention
Security firm Pradeo Lab urges users to update or delete Peel Smart Remote, which could be leaking personal photos and information to unknown servers.