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 77
Oracle launches cloud suite for retail sector
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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dc
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open source
Oracle introduces a cloud suite for retailers, centralising store operations and enabling faster, more responsive service while cutting data centre costs.
Xero to streamline bank feed system next week
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero is hinting at new changes to its bank feeds system that could eliminate all paper application forms, manual checks and accuracy checking.
DJI's pricy drone remote will only work with 2 drones - so far
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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drones
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dji
The DJI Smart Controller is built especially for new drones – but so far there are only two drones that are compatible.
Payroll software firms prepare for payday filing
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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hcm
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tax
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ird
Providers have been working closely with Inland Revenue to make sure they can meet their clients’ needs when the changes roll out.
Smart kitchens: A look at Samsung's Family Hub 2019
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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smart home
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samsung
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bixby
Samsung's Family Hub 2019 debuted at CES, showcasing AI and IoT integration to enhance kitchen experiences. Can smart tech revolutionise daily routines?.
Samsung's going all-in on home robots
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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robots
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smart home
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samsung
Samsung unveils a diverse range of home robots, including health assistants and air purifiers, at CES 2019, betting big on AI-driven domestic innovation.
Remember ransomware? The threat is still very real
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks continue to pose a serious threat to businesses, with criminals adopting a targeted approach and demanding larger ransoms.
Encryption app to help travellers secure their devices
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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encryption
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data privacy
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immigration
Researchers in the UK are developing an app called 'Shatter Secrets' to help travellers protect their digital information from border control agents.
Arrow Electronics puts innovation on display
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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ai
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arrow ecs
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distributors
Arrow Electronics showcases tech solutions at CES show in Las Vegas, including 3D depth-mapping and AI-based tools.
Sony to launch a slew of home entertainment goodies
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
Sony unveils its latest home entertainment lineup at CES Las Vegas, featuring 8K TVs, new soundbars, Alexa-enabled headphones, and a wireless turntable.
Phishing emails only going to get smarter, warns security firm
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Phishing emails typically mimic the look and feel of an email written by someone in authority, such as a bank, or even a colleague.
ecentre's Sprint Global 2019 accelerator primed for action
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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massey university
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sprint
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accelerator
Massey University's ecentre is launching Sprint Global 2019, an accelerator programme to help New Zealand startups go global faster.
Blockchain companies revolutionise electric power
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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blockchain
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power / energy
Blockchain may be the ‘missing link’ that could transform the electric power industry and leave traditional business models in the dust.
Rapid IT drives Hamilton Expressway forward
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Software firm Company-X has developed a prototype to help roading experts analyse data for New Zealand's Hamilton Expressway.
Amazon rumoured to buy Israel DR firm CloudEndure
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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dr
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon is rumoured to be buying Israeli cloud computing startup CloudEndure for USD $200 million, sparking intrigue in the tech community.
GitHub frees up access to unlimited private repositories
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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martech
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apm
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software development
GitHub now offers free unlimited private repositories, allowing developers to collaborate on private projects without the previous USD $7 per month fee.
LG launches a 'rollable' TV that disappears into its base
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
LG unveils the 65-inch Signature OLED TV R, a 'rollable' television that seamlessly disappears into its base, redefining home entertainment spaces.
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 2060 hails 'next-gen gaming'
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nvidia
NVIDIA unveils the GeForce RTX 2060, claiming it heralds next-gen gaming with unbeatable performance and real-time ray tracing at an accessible price.
Who's going to dominate the disaster recovery as-a-service market through to 2028?
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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dr
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healthtech
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cloud services
Western Europe and North America are poised to dominate the global DRaaS market through 2028, with Future Market Insights predicting a 38.5% CAGR in the sector.
Ribbon Communications bolsters cloud offerings through Amazon Partner Network
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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synthetic data
Ribbon Communications has joined the Amazon Partner Network to enhance its cloud-hosted real-time communications services.