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.
Stories by Sara - Page 18
'They don't make things like they used to' - why devices aren't built to last
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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unsw
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e-waste
Apple accused of encouraging obsolescence, says UNSW industrial design expert. Manufacturers should do more to make products last longer.
Why DX is not complete without a transformed security architecture
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
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network management
Cloud-first shifts pose challenges and perks for IT, with SASE model ensuring safer, agile operations.
Surge in encrypted malware prompts warning about detection strategies
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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network management
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encryption
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firewall
Massive surge in malware delivery over encrypted connections, with 67% of all malware delivered via HTTPS, says WatchGuard report.
CFOs forge on ahead with global expansion
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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big data
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bi
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planning
While almost half (45%) say they are expanding globally or plan to do so within the next year, 9% say they will wait another year.
Cambium Networks rolls out Wi-Fi 6 & fixed wireless solutions
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
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network management
Cambium Networks declares wireless as the new fibre internet, with the rise of Wi-Fi 6 and new fixed wireless technologies.
HPE announces new Ezmeral & GreenLake edge-to-cloud services
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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colocation
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devops
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app development
HPE launches Ezmeral, a new portfolio for data-driven transformation with a PaaS focus.
HPE expands GreenLake cloud services for partners
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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cloud services
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colocation
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partner programmes
HPE GreenLake's growth bolstered by 700+ partners at HPE Discover event.
It's about time! Crash Bandicoot is back and looking better than ever
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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gaming
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technology gifts
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xbox one
Everyone's favourite orange bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot, is back after 24 years in a new platformer game called Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.
Australians keen to continue working from home, study finds
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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wfh
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productivity
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remote working
Aussie workers lobby for work-from-home future post-pandemic, poll reveals.
Cloud-scale connectivity with consistent security
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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firewall
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network management
Global SD-WAN market set to hit $5.25bn as firms seek agile WAN solutions.
Research trials new way to stop voice spoofers in their tracks
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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cybersecurity
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biometrics
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voice recognition
Voice tech at risk of spoofing; Data61 develops anti-hack tool Void.
Rewiring corporate networks for the remote working age
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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network management
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cloud services
Remote workforces need to access corporate networks from their homes, which means those networks need to be more flexible and scalable than ever before.
Ingram Micro & Jabra help Kiwis put food on the table
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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uc
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jabra
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food
Ingram Micro New Zealand and Jabra are offering a helping hand to Kiwi families who may struggle to put food on the table this winter.
Interview: Advantage defines the most common attacks against Kiwi firms
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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outsourcing
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iaas
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ndr
New Zealand IT firm Advantage focuses on traditional IT, infrastructure-as-a-service, disaster recovery, and managed security services.
Autistic-majority IT services company celebrates Autistic Pride Day
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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dei
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autism
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it careers
those in technology consultant and IT service professional roles reported higher confidence, autonomy, and wellbeing.
Google & Parallels to bring Windows apps to Chrome Enterprise
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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microsoft
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Chromebooks to run Windows apps with Google's new Parallels tie-up, enhancing remote work.
Circular IT management could save the industry - and the planet
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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it management
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e-waste
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recycling
Circular IT management is possible, and it could save hundreds of millions of old IT products from ending up in landfills and polluting the earth.
Cloudera extends the data cloud experience - everywhere
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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big data
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hybrid cloud
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bi
Cloudera unveils CDP Private Cloud focusing on hybrid-cloud enterprise needs for tighter data security.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is DataRobot?
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
TechDay's new '10 Minute IT Jams' kicks off with DataRobot's Tim Young on AI advances in APAC.
Hands-on review: LEGO Super Mario
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The LEGO Super Mario range offers a cute and blocky version of Mario with a wide range of options to choose from. See the full range here.
Full reveal: LEGO shares a glimpse of the full Super Mario range
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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gaming
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technology gifts
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nintendo
LEGO and Nintendo have unveiled their new LEGO Super Mario product range, offering interactive gameplay and endless creative possibilities.
Expansion adds on-prem access to Acronis Cyber Protect solution
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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voip
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contact centre
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malware
Acronis Cyber Protect now in beta, bolsters IT defence for remote teams.
Interview: Dell explores the core tenets of multi-cloud
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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digital transformation
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Multi-cloud is more than just an IT strategy, it requires a cultural shift and long-term planning, says Dell Technologies ANZ CTO Melissa Osborne.
Interview: Blockchain's opportunities for NGOs, charities & not-for-profits
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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accounting systems
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blockchain
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digital banking
The third ledger' could transform the way that organisations interact with each other, says Dr Sanjaya Kuruppu.