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 26
Southeast Asia firms rank data protection as top security concern
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Major data breaches push Southeast Asia firms to prioritise data protection, reveals Kaspersky survey. Companies to bolster cybersecurity budgets.
People + Work Connect aims to bridge employment gap during tough times
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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verizon
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servicenow
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accenture
People + Work Connect will bring together companies whose workforces are laid off due to COVID-19 with those in urgent need of workers.
Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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brand exploitation
Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point’s Q1 2020 report.
Fitbit's Charge 4 features inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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fitness
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fitbit
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fitness tracker
Fitbit’s renowned Charge fitness tracker is welcoming the fourth iteration to its product line – the Charge 4.
Alkira emerges from 'stealth mode' to unveil first cloud offering
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
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data center networking
Cloud-native firm Alkira, bolstered by a USD $30 million raise, unveils its first on-demand multi-cloud service, Alkira Cloud Services Exchange.
Digital Realty powers on third Singapore data center
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital realty
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undersea cables
Digital Realty launches its third data center in Singapore, adding 50 megawatts of power and 34,000 sq.m of space to support the region's digital economy.
ForgeRock appoints Eve Maler as chief technology officer
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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iam
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cto
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forgerock
Maler joined ForgeRock in 2014 and previously worked as the company’s vice president of innovation and emerging technology.
Google Meet's popularity explodes as video becomes the new normal
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Meet sees explosive growth, adding over two million new users daily as global reliance on remote communication surges amid the pandemic.
AU govt agencies sacrificing records management compliance - survey
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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ai
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avepoint
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ml
Almost a quarter of surveyed did not transfer eligible records to an archival authority in the last year. Of those, 41% did not know why.
Sony unveils newest additions to wireless headphone range
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony introduces two new wireless offerings: the WH-CH710N over-ear headphones with AI-powered noise cancellation and the bass-centric WF-XB700 earbuds.
NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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cleantech
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sustainability
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united nations
The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.
NAKIVO launches new backup functionality for Office 365 & Oracle RMAN
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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dr
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cloud services
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oracle
Two latest releases introduce new features to NAKIVO Backup & Replication: reliable backup and recovery for Oracle databases and Office 365 application data.
Glenn Maiden to lead FortiGuard Labs ANZ as director of threat intelligence
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Glenn Maiden, a veteran in security and defence, has been appointed director of threat intelligence for FortiGuard Labs ANZ, enhancing cyber protection.
SAS named as one of Asia’s Best Workplaces for 2020
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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dei
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workplace
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sas
The award recognises SAS’ corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.
'Social engineering at scale': Phishing attacks milk COVID-19
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19, launching phishing attacks that mimic WHO and IMF, warns Proofpoint. Fake cash promises bait users into revealing credentials.
UTS & Institute of Data announce scholarship program
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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data science
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
But those who are finding themselves on reduced hours or out of work completely may be able to use that time to upskill.
Attivo Networks bolsters Google Cloud’s Managed Service for Microsoft Active Directory
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
Attivo Networks has enabled its ADSecure solution for Google Cloud’s Managed Service for Microsoft AD, enhancing cloud directory security against cyber attacks.
MYOB backs Kiwi women's business goals
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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women in technology
MYOB launches Stand Tall, Leap High to inspire Kiwi women, reflecting the passion and diversity that drive successful female entrepreneurs in New Zealand.
CompTIA launches COVID-19 resources forum for tech industry
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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comptia
IT and tech industry forum CompTIA has created an interactive online forum dedicated to serving technology firms and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Acronis mobilises the home office in the remote working age
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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smart home
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wireless networks
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hybrid & remote work
One of the biggest changes for Acronis, like many companies, is the transition that allows all employees to work from home.