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 23
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Radware?
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
TechDay debuts 10 Minute IT Jams, spotlighting Radware with insights from Yaniv Hoffman. Learn about Radware’s Sydney scrubbing centre and APAC expansion.
How SD-WAN can relieve home office networking pains
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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uc
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Remote working has tested how well every organisation’s remote connectivity can scale, particularly in areas such as VPN infrastructure and connection quality.
Hyland wields blockchain power for credential verification
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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blockchain
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iam
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webinar
Blockchain goes beyond crypto, enabling secure, lifelong digital credential ownership and instant verification.
Cisco buys ThousandEyes, strengthening network portfolio
Fri, 29th May 2020
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cisco
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m&a
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thousandeyes
Cisco acquires ThousandEyes, enhancing its cloud-based network and application performance portfolio with advanced internet and cloud intelligence capabilities.
ComCom warns Becextech for breaches against Fair Trading Act
Thu, 28th May 2020
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ecommerce
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commerce commission
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law
The Commerce Commission has warned Becextech for misleading New Zealand consumers, selling refurbished phones as new, and making false discount claims.
Okta forms inclusion council to reflect employee diversity
Thu, 28th May 2020
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dei
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recruitment
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okta
Okta has launched an inclusion council to enhance its diversity and inclusion initiatives, aiming to integrate these values deeper into its corporate culture.
Hong Kong's Team Hollo takes out 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup
Wed, 27th May 2020
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public cloud
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healthtech
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microsoft
Team Hollo from Hong Kong clinched the 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup with their AI-powered mental health app, earning them USD $100,000 and key mentoring sessions.
Cybercriminals after money more than anything else - Verizon report
Wed, 27th May 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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verizon
Of all the things cybercriminals aim to accomplish in their illicit activities, money still takes centre stage.
Australian millennials open-minded about AI-based recruitment
Tue, 26th May 2020
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dei
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ai
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recruitment
AI will play a growing role in stamping out issues such as recruitment bias, but they don’t want to see the human element removed entirely.
Female leaders are better employers than male counterparts - AUT study
Mon, 25th May 2020
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dei
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aut
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massey university
Female leaders have a more positive impact on employees' wellbeing, according to a survey of New Zealand workers.
Cloud tech inspires Kiwi supply chain firm to keep the world moving
Mon, 25th May 2020
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public cloud
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supply chain & logistics
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fleet management
New Zealand's Coretex has transformed from a local fleet management firm into a global player, thanks to Microsoft Azure’s cloud technology.
Global rise in DevSecOps but role uncertainty persists - GitLab study
Mon, 25th May 2020
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devops
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martech
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application security
Teams must understand how the role of the developer is changing, and how it affects security, operations, and test teams.
'Is that a robot herding sheep?' Kiwi startup teaches old dog new tricks
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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robots
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it automation
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boston dynamics
It's all thanks to a partnership between global robotics stalwart Boston Dynamics, a Kiwi startup called Rocos, and a robotic dog called Spot.
AU regtech industry rallies for govt support to kickstart economy
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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australian government
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regtech
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the regtech association
Australia's regtech sector showcases how technology can aid economic recovery post-COVID-19, with support from the government and startups.
Microsoft acquires RPA specialist firm Softomotive
Thu, 21st May 2020
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it automation
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rpa
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microsoft
Softomotive’s popular automation software, WinAutomation, will supplement Power Automate to provide more capabilities for RPA desktop authoring.
Pega strives to rid AI-based CX systems of discrimination
Thu, 21st May 2020
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crm
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cx
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dei
The check is designed to flag possible discriminatory messages created by AI before those messages reach the customer.
New detection tool aims to catch Twitter bots in real time
Thu, 21st May 2020
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twitter
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norton
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bots
NortonLifeLock unveils BotSight, a real-time tool designed to detect Twitter bots using machine learning, now in beta for browsers and iOS.
Hands-on review: The Fitbit Charge 4
Wed, 20th May 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
With inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay in a reasonable $270 device, I appreciate the insights it provides for the sake of my mental and physical health.
NTT urges NZ firms to extend remote working gains beyond lockdown
Wed, 20th May 2020
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it automation
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
NTT urges New Zealand firms to sustain remote working efficiencies, warning that a return to pre-COVID routines could squander productivity gains.
Interview: The finer points of IT automation in the modern enterprise
Tue, 19th May 2020
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devops
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it automation
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apm
Automation is reshaping modern enterprises, and OSS Group's Glen Ogilvie discusses its evolution, benefits, challenges, and strategic deployment.