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 70
GitHub's Bug Bounty program gets bigger
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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martech
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apm
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software development
GitHub’s Bug Bounty program is now five years old and to mark the occasion it has revamped the program’s scope, rewards, and new legal rules.
10 ways to improve your marketing in 2019
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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martech
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digital marketing
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content creation
Auckland's Creative Content suggests small businesses revamp marketing in 2019 with strategic plans, updated materials, SEO, and social media engagement.
Mobile document management policies impair workers
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Most employees need access to company documents on their mobile devices, but almost half can’t get that access because organisations aren’t keeping up.
Victoria Uni students speak up for film dubbing
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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biometrics
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voice recognition
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victoria university
Victoria Uni students gain hands-on experience in film dubbing and subtitling with new VoiceQ software, heralding a revolution in language and media training.
CFFC lobbies NZ telcos to offer scam call blocker for free
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
CFFC urges NZ telcos to offer free scam call blockers after successful trueCall trial stops 98% of nuisance calls.
Invercargill to roll out NZ's first digital air traffic control system
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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airways corp of new zealand
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airport
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frequentis
They work from above and keep travellers safe, but air traffic controllers in Invercargill may now be able to keep their feet on terra firma.
Sophos Mobile Security now integrates Microsoft Intune
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
Sophos has integrated its mobile security solution with Microsoft Intune, ensuring corporate compliance and secure remote access to data on mobile devices.
'Immature' firms struggling to manage credential compromise
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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devops
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pam
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iam
Many firms overlook securing privileged credentials, despite 74% of breaches involving compromised access, revealing a worrying immaturity in PAM practices.
VR will soon turn your world upside down - literally
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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motion computing
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ar
Wellington-based Eight360 unveils NOVA, a groundbreaking VR motion simulator offering limitless rotation, promising an unprecedented, immersive experience.
Founder of AKL's Generator exits as Precinct Properties takes over
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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flexible work
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co-working
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generator
Precinct Properties takes full ownership of Auckland's Generator, leading to founder Ryan Wilson's departure but promising new opportunities for expansion.
Turkcell infuses blockchain into identity management
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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uc
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blockchain
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iam
A Turkish company called Turkcell has released a new identity management solution that works by harnessing the power of the blockchain.
Singapore seeks inclusion of data portability in Personal Data Protection Act
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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data privacy
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singapore personal data protection commission
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data portability
Singapore is looking to implement a data portability requirement as part of the ongoing review of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).
Japan's MUFG Bank deploys Nok Nok Labs biometric authentication
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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biometrics
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iam
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nok nok labs
Customers at Japan’s MUFG Bank now have access to a range of new biometric authentication options for their mobile devices.
Graphene and stick-on patches: An alternative take on wearables
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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iot
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personal computing devices
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wearables
A stick-on patch is all you need to monitor your fitness levels, hydration, heart rate, and even your sun exposure.
We're not thieves when we have the choice (and Netflix is killing piracy)
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Piracy in New Zealand is dying as people choose cheap, legal streaming content over the hassle of illegal downloads, according to Vocus Group.
Bias & discrimination stunting career progression, claim employees
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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dei
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hays
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esg
If you feel like you’ve been held back from career progression because of discrimination, you are not alone according to a report from recruiting firm Hays.
Your mobile phone ain't as safe as it used to be
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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casb
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cybersecurity
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apps
If you ever believed your mobile device was less exposed to online threats, now’s the time to take another look.
Lenovo's latest ThinkPads get a security boost
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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mobility
Keeping in line with the torrent of product releases coming out of MWC Barcelona this week, Lenovo has added a range of new devices to its ThinkPad family.
Fuji Xerox staff stick to their guns in second day of strike action
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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fuji xerox
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engineering
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employment
Fuji Xerox staff across New Zealand strike for a second day over pay, rejecting a 2% raise that won't be backdated to 2018 amid financial losses.
How to make Google Ads campaigns work for your business
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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google
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advertising
Businesses can waste thousands on Google Ads without clear strategies. Insight Online's Kim Voon offers tips to maximise ROI, even with limited budgets.