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 62
VMware to roll out cloud platform on AWS in Singapore
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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hyperscale
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virtualisation
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public cloud
VMware has selected AsiaPac Distribution as its launch partner for VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Singapore.
Talend integrates Pipeline Designer with IPaaS offering
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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paas
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martech
Talend enhances its IPaaS offering with the integration of Pipeline Designer, a web-based tool that simplifies and scales the creation of data pipelines.
Teradata leads data management, according to Gartner report
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Teradata tops Gartner's data management report, securing the highest scores in all use cases and reinforcing its leadership in pervasive data intelligence.
True IDC & Tencent launch AI-enabled cloud platform in Thailand
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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tencent
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idc
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analyst report
True IDC and Tencent Thailand have launched the country's first AI-enabled cloud platform to enhance efficiency and support digital transformation.
Information is power when choosing electricity plans
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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smart home
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power / energy
Kiwis are keen to switch electricity providers to save money, but many lack crucial knowledge about their current usage and kilowatt hour prices.
CyrusOne signs up three new senior execs for Europe
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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power / energy
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renewable energy
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cyrusone
CyrusOne expands its European team with three senior executives in leadership roles to drive growth in key markets like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London.
University of Kansas becomes lead agency for Kansas State Data Center program
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
The University of Kansas’ Institute for Policy and Social Research (IPSR) is now the lead agency for Kansas' State Data Center Program.
A quick look at Haier & LG's take on the smart home revolution
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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smart home
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haier
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technology gifts
Haier is going all-in on the smart home revolution – and it believes your home should be smart all the way from the laundry to the bedroom.
Why big data should be built into every stage of the IT journey
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The risks of avoiding big data in enterprise organisations could end up costing more, or it could result in a failed project.
Park Place Technologies hires new EMEA managing director
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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park place technologies
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data centre maintenance / management
Park Place Technologies appoints Sean Sears as the new managing director for EMEA, focusing on growth, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiencies.
Huawei FusionServer Pro built for 'intelligent transformation'
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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huawei
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data center transformation
Huawei unveils FusionServer Pro series aimed at propelling data centres into the intelligent era with advanced AI capabilities and enhanced efficiency.
An 8K TV for $80,000? Samsung has you covered
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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smart home
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung's 8K TVs debut in New Zealand with prices reaching NZD $80,000 for a 98-inch Q900 QLED. Smaller models start at NZD $11,000.
SEAX Singapore hosts new Epsilon PoP in Kuala Lumpur
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Epsilon partners with SEAX Singapore to set up a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Kuala Lumpur, enhancing regional connectivity for Malaysian businesses.
ISI Communications moves network core to Chicago's New Continuum Data Centers
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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dc
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hyperscale
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wireless networks
ISI Communications has chosen New Continuum's data center in West Chicago as its network core, delivering cost savings and efficient traffic routing.
Data science firm Alteryx ramps up APAC expansion
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Data science firm Alteryx strengthens its APAC footprint with a new Tokyo office, aiming to bridge Japan's data science talent gap and drive analytics culture.
Princeton study wants to know if you have a smart home - or a spy home
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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ddos
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iot
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smart home
Princeton University researchers are examining if your smart home devices are safe or spying on you, offering a tool to measure privacy and security risks.
$199m centre to boost Australia's space technologies
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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spacetech
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martech
The Cooperative Research Centre for Smart Satellite Technologies and Analytics (SmartSat CRC) will be the cornerstone of space technologies.
DE-CIX and Datacenter One sign service deal for Germany
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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dci
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internet exchange
German data centre firm Datacenter One has partnered with DE-CIX to extend DE-CIX services across sites in Dusseldorf, Leverkusen, and Stuttgart.
New Zealand Super Fund invests $115m into North America data centres
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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it in manufacturing
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nz super fund
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data center manufacturer
New Zealand Super Fund to invest up to US$115m in North American data centers, capitalising on demand for digital infrastructure and data.
No broadband caps please, we're Kiwis
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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streaming
More than 70% of broadband services in New Zealand are now uncapped as Kiwis' appetite for TV streaming grows.