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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Sara - Page 60
Docker & Sumo Logic team up for better application performance
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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martech
Docker and Sumo Logic have teamed up to enhance application performance monitoring, offering joint customers improved diagnostics and faster release cycles.
Blockchain, edge, AI & ML - Microsoft goes all-out for devs
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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devops
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public cloud
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blockchain
Microsoft reveals an array of new Azure services aimed at empowering developers with AI, blockchain, IoT, and mixed reality, ahead of Microsoft Build.
Philips Hue smart lighting to brighten up the bathroom
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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smart home
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led lights
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philips
Signify launches Philips Hue smart bathroom lighting in New Zealand, offering products that enhance ambience and suit daily routines with ease.
Kiwis are being outsmarted by their own smart homes
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
New Zealanders are putting too much trust in smart devices and not necessarily applying some of their own ‘smarts’ to the process.
Dutch firm wants to restore Notre Dame by 3D printing it
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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printing
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3d printing
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retailers
A Dutch firm, Concr3de, proposes using 3D printing with recycled Notre Dame rubble to restore the iconic Parisian cathedral, blending history with modern tech.
From robots to ruins: Anki goes bust
Wed, 1st May 2019
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robots
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smart home
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home robots
You may have seen the quickly little robots called Vector and Cozmo - well, their creators are now out of a job.
Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre to launch in Melbourne
Wed, 1st May 2019
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Swinburne University of Technology is launching a new Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC), powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Spark launches eSIM compatibility - but there's a catch
Wed, 1st May 2019
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smartphones
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wearables
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smart home
Spark debuts eSIM in NZ, but only for Pay Monthly Customers with Spark-bought devices. Enjoy untethered connectivity on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G.
Security alert: More than 2 million IoT devices are now junk
Wed, 1st May 2019
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smart home
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f-secure
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security vulnerabilities
Over two million IoT devices, including security cameras and baby monitors, have critical security flaws, warns researcher Paul Marrapese.
'Data driven' is nothing more than a slogan for many businesses
Wed, 1st May 2019
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data analytics
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siem
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martech
Many companies tout being 'data driven', yet a new Splunk report reveals that 55% of their data remains 'dark,' unused and unanalysed.
Tech firm creates first 3D-printed IoT device
Wed, 1st May 2019
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iot
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smart home
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3d printing
It was printed, assembled, and tested in less than one day – much faster than traditional non-3D printed devices where the process can take up to two weeks.
Mozilla launches home IoT platform designed for Raspberry Pi
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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iot
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smart home
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wireless networks
Mozilla unveils WebThings, an open IoT platform running on Raspberry Pi, promising enhanced smart home control, privacy, and security with new features.
Almost half of storage devices for sale contain personal info, study finds
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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storage
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smart home
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breach prevention
Nearly half of second-hand storage devices still contain sensitive personal data, a Blancco and Ontrack study reveals, highlighting data erasure failures.
Cisco arms customers for the new era of Wi-Fi 6 & 5G
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, is the newest and fastest available version of wireless internet technology to date.
IBM supports Lenovo Data Center Group with blockchain-powered customer service
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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crm
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
Lenovo Data Center Group will now leverage IBM's blockchain and cognitive services to improve its customer care.
Google reveals steps towards data center sustainability
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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google
Google unveils innovative steps to enhance data center sustainability, leveraging AI for energy efficiency and promoting circular reuse of server components.
Roads made of toner waste and motor oil? The reality of a sustainable future
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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cleantech
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fuji xerox
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printing
Fuji Xerox leads the print industry in sustainability, using waste toner and motor oil to pave roads, exemplifying a commitment to a circular economy.
Why Alexa and voice assistants are key to boosting network performance
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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ai
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aerohive networks
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voice assistant devices
Aerohive Networks integrates Amazon Alexa into its HiveManager to automate network management, leveraging AI and voice commands to boost performance.
Belkin WeMo Insight smart plugs vulnerable to attack
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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iot
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smart home
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casb
Belkin’s WeMo Insight smart plugs are at risk as McAfee reveals a nearly year-old vulnerability still unpatched, potentially allowing serious cyberattacks.
Global Data Center doubles size of Israel facility
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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infrastructure spend
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solar power
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data center transformation
Global Data Center doubles its Herzliya facility size with a multi-million-dollar investment, enhancing service capacity and business continuity for clients.