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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.

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AU Govt has 1.7 billion reasons to refine digital experiences – Adobe report
Tue, 9th Mar 2021
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Australian Government websites have seen 1.7 billion visits during the pandemic, prompting a need for a digital front door, says Adobe and Deloitte.
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Interview: It’s time to rename MDM to Modern Device Management
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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Mobile device management is no longer about being tied to physical devices - in fact, IT administrators shouldn’t even need to go near them.
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Microsoft commits to NZ's tech future with free Azure training
Fri, 5th Mar 2021
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cloud services
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microsoft
Microsoft is offering free Azure certification courses for AWS certified professionals in New Zealand. Find out more here.
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Poly ANZ on what defines business success in 2021
Thu, 4th Mar 2021
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What are your business goals for the year ahead? What are the key actions that can put your business in a strong position for growth and success?.
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Duo's Kendra Ross steps aside to take on board role
Thu, 4th Mar 2021
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Duo co-founder Kendra Ross steps down as general manager, moving to board role as company focuses on strategic initiatives.
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LEGO unveils full set of music VIDIYO masters
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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digital music
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music production
VIDIYO is essentially one big playground where kids can create LEGO-themed music videos to the tune of popular (and classic) tracks.
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Shields up: surprises are the new normal
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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The rise in remote work and cybercrime marketplaces are increasing the risk of cyber attacks on organisations, warns Mimecast.
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Interview: Hyland takes the hybrid work model to heart
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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Hyland, a company that has embraced hybrid work, shares important lessons for businesses in a post-pandemic world.
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Michael J. Fox Foundation & IBM study effects of Parkinson's Disease
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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medical science
IBM Research and the Michael J. Fox Foundation are collaborating to uncover more about Parkinson's disease using technology and machine learning.
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Dynamo6 earns another spot on Govt's IT Marketplace
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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digital marketplace
Hamilton-based IT services provider Dynamo6 has secured a place on the Government's IT Marketplace, expanding its services and closer to government.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - CrowdStrike's security cloud focus for 2021
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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ai security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity firm that started in the United States and has quickly made the most of the last decade.
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Architecting a robust customer identity and access management solution
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) is crucial for protecting customer data and ensuring a seamless user experience. Learn more in this white paper.
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Poly ANZ explains how to master the art of working from home
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Poly explores the art of working from home in its latest series, featuring tips from entrepreneur Andrew Maciver. #workingfromhome #productivity.
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GCSB names recipients of Women in STEM scholarships
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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GCSB awards Women in STEM scholarships to three recipients, supporting their careers in science and technology.
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Too much data on your devices? You may be a digital hoarder
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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data protection
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data management
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northumbria university
Digital hoarding is a growing problem, particularly in workplaces, according to a study by Northumbria University.
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LEGO's minifigs & AR turn kids into music video masters
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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digital music
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music production
LEGO VIDIYO combines augmented reality and music to let kids create their own music videos using LEGO minifigures and Universal's music.
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Kordia names Shaun Rendell as new CEO
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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Kordia Group has appointed former CFO Shaun Rendell at its new CEO, following the recent death of the late CEO Scott Bartlett.
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DDoS ransom attacks flare up again after brief hiatus
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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The second wave of attacks in December and January targeted organisations that were hit the first time and did not respond or pay the ransom.
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LASER delves deeper into consumer smart home products
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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Australia's LASER is releasing its second generation of smart home products, including security cameras and smart doorbells.
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First AML awarded Privacy Trust Mark
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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aml
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has awarded First AML a Privacy Trust Mark for its anti-money laundering platform.
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Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech
Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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cios
Remote work could be the key to achieving gender equality in Singapore's tech sector, says a recent report by Kaspersky.
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Arlo's latest Ultra security cameras now available in NZ
Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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smart home
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technology gifts
The Ultra 2 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera System is equipped with 4K video and HDR image recording, auto-zoom and tracking, and much more.
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Malware vendors look to marketing to spread Android RAT
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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smartphones
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malware
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cloud services
Android malware vendor teams up with marketer to rebrand products and target criminal underground, says Check Point research.
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Sophos Rapid Response puts out the ransomware fire
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common, with 51% of organizations experiencing one last year. Learn how to protect yourself.