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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 5
Win a Mearth S Pro electric scooter courtesy of StorageCraft, an Arcserve company
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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arcserve
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retail
Enter a crossword competition and you could win one of five Mearth S Pro electric scooters valued at AU$999.00.
Interview: Mobile Mentor's take on what it means to be an award-winning Microsoft partner
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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mdm
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healthtech
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microsoft
Mobile Mentor, a New Zealand-founded company, has been named the global 2021 Microsoft Partner of the Year for Modern Endpoint Management.
Interview: The master plan behind Hyland's Nuxeo & Alfresco acquisitions
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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alfresco
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content creation
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hyland
Enterprise content management (ECM) and content services provider Hyland thrives on grabbing the right opportunities for its evolution.
Sysdig eyes up DevOps security capabilities through Apolicy acquisition
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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devops
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application security
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apm
Sysdig plans to enhance its DevOps capabilities by acquiring cloud-native app development firm Apolicy for an undisclosed sum.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is commercetools?
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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commercetools
We chatted to commercetools territory director Joshua Emblin to learn about commercetools and modern commerce trends in ANZ.
Sony gears up to release new home theatre and soundbars for more advanced surround sound
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony has unveiled its new home theatre and soundbar systems, which promise to bring the bass and multi-dimensional sound to every corner of a room.
Interview: Infosys CISO Vishal Salvi on cybersecurity and Cyber Defence Centres
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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strategy
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orchestration
We spoke to CISO Vishal Salvi to learn more about the company's approach to cybersecurity and what it means for customers.
How PAM can help to prevent major security disasters like Colonial Pipeline
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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manufacturing
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pam
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cybersecurity
When a cyber attack on the United States Colonial Pipeline erupted in May this year, the fallout was almost unthinkable.
Why BeyondTrust privileged access management matters on AWS
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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pam
Organisations moving to the cloud need to address security challenges such as identity and access management, says BeyondTrust.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Barco?
Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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uc
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digital transformation
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e-learning
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams feature Barco, a Belgian tech company specializing in visualization and collaboration solutions for various industries.
Accenture report: Lighting the way with data on cloud
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Cloud is the only place where data can achieve scale, agility, and the means to drive business reinvention, says Accenture.
Enable set to launch Hyperfibre broadband in Christchurch CBD
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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uc
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enable networks
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broadband
Starting from next month, Hyperfibre will be available to businesses, schools, and residences within Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Bealey, and Deans Avenues.
Gallery: Glitz & glamour at ANZ partner awards hosted by StorageCraft, an Arcserve company
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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partner programmes
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arcserve
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storagecraft
StorageCraft, an Arcserve company, has celebrated its Australia and New Zealand partner award winners at its annual v-Conference.
Interview: commercetools explores the realities of the 'commerce possibilities chasm'
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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modernisation
commercetools' Modern Commerce Day brought together major brands to discuss how technology drives innovation and growth in commerce.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Insurance industry business challenges and how tech can help
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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digital transformation
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insurtech
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procensol
We speak with Procensol, a company that specialises in digital transformation, business process management, low code, and innovation.
Dive into the details of AvePoint's new Global Partner Program
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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partner programmes
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avepoint
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partners
AvePoint launches its new global partner program, highlighting its commitment to the channel and offering revenue opportunities.
Kiwi tech stories: How one change helped retail crime intelligence platform Auror to win the market
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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microsoft
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auror
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microsoft azure
One of Auror's biggest challenges was the decision to re-platform its software solution after only a couple of years into its business.
Hyundai Group buys Boston Dynamics as SoftBank faces mass layoffs
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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robots
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cartech
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softbank
SoftBank purchased Boston Dynamics from Alphabet in 2017, also for an undisclosed amount. Four years later, Boston Dynamics has been sold again.
Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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uc
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.
Why compliance is a holistic business enabler—and visibility is key to compliance
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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tanium
Compliance has gotten a bad rap in recent years, with the sentiment around organisational compliance being one of 'burden', 'red-tape' and 'imposition'.