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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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.

Stories by Sara - Page 50

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WhosOnLocation app now supports Te Reo Māori
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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At first glance, you might not think that a sign-in desk might be a likely place to celebrate New Zealand culture and heritage, but that’s now changing.
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Air NZ awarded Privacy Trust Mark from Commissioner
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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data privacy
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Air New Zealand has become one of just three organisations in New Zealand to receive the Privacy Commissioner's Privacy Trust Mark.
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Young Kiwi scientist competes at Google Science Fair
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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At this time of year there are plenty of foggy patches around the country – but what if it was possible to turn that fog into drinkable water?.
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Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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The two companies say there are more than 2500 private and independent schools across Australia, many of which are looking for cyber safety solutions.
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Gartner's top picks for wireless tech trends in 2019 and beyond
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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predictions
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chip
Wireless technology will play a central role in emerging technologies such as robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, according to Gartner.
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Auckland tech firm Aider creates buzz in the United States
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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Auckland-based tech firm Aider is making waves in the US and Canada with the launch of its digital assistant, which integrates with popular platforms.
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You’re invited: The 2019 Digital Workplace Conference, Sydney
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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voip
This is the time to enhance your digital transformation journey, and uncover new ways of working, communication and collaboration.
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'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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mental health
A Kiwi-British couple will drive 18,000 km in a 0.6L smart car to raise awareness for mental health, aiming to raise USD $10,000 for the charity I AM HOPE.
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BNZ encourages Kiwis to get scam savvy
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
New Zealanders are being caught out more than ever before – but at the same time there’s a serious effort going on to raise awareness about the issue.
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You're invited: Define your future at TechX19
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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dicker data
TechX19 hits New Zealand for the first time on 4 September at Auckland's SKYCITY. Register now to connect with industry leaders and define your future.
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Sophos highlights dangers of remote desktop protocol attacks
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos research reveals that remote desktop protocol (RDP) is the preferred method of attack for cybercriminals targeting vulnerable devices.
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Cisco NZ celebrates two internal promotions
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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mental health
Cisco is welcoming Leanne Buer as its new Zealand country manager, as former country manager Dave Wilson heads to the US for his new role at Cisco HQ.
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ANZ employees open to next-gen tech in the workplace
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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contact centre
45% of Australians and 49% of New Zealanders appreciated specific tools such as AI and bots, because they believe it enables them to focus on other things.
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Microsoft & OpenAI forge path into AI supercomputing
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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public cloud
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ai
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healthtech
Microsoft and OpenAI are partnering to develop and commercialise new AI supercomputing technologies aimed at solving global challenges.
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Paymark signs deal with Kiwi fintech startup Aider
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
New Zealand fintech Aider has partnered with Paymark to help business owners gain a better understanding of their transactions.
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Sydney fintech firm impresses Royal Bank of Scotland Group
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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fintech
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waddle
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digital banking
Sydney-based fintech firm Waddle has successfully completed a six-month pilot partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS Group).
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Data, data everywhere - how to use the most valuable bits
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Navigating the deluge of data is daunting, but with the right strategy and tools, organisations can unlock valuable insights and drive innovation.
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Singapore CIOs require higher management support for DX
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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integration
Singapore CIOs are eager for digital transformation but are hampered by insufficient higher management backing, reveals a ServiceNow survey.
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Te Papa to take visitors down the rabbit hole this summer
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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film
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te papa museum
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cgi
Te Papa invites Wellington visitors to explore Wonderland this summer, featuring an interactive journey through Alice's iconic adventures in popular culture.
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Virtual creative writing helps Kiwi kids 'feel brave'
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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cisco
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education
Over 8,000 Kiwi children joined a live virtual creative writing workshop from Christchurch, boosting their emotional wellbeing with the support of Cisco.