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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 108
Frost & Sullivan recognizes Asia Pacific's best & brightest ICT firms
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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Asia Pacific's biggest names in technology have topped the list at the 2017 Frost & Sullivan ICT Awards, held in Singapore last night.
Major Dark Web Player goes offline: Could it be an exit scam?
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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dark web
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digital shadows
One of the Dark Web's biggest marketplaces for illegal online trades was taken offline this week, with reports circulating that it was an 'exit scam'.
Gartner: Device shipments steady as consumers steer spend towards better smartphones
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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Device shipments are expected to drop 0.3% in 2017 but will bounce back next year, signalling a relatively stable market, says Gartner.
China Telecom and Ericsson cash in on IoT space through new open platform
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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In one more step towards China's 'One Belt One Road' strategy, China Telecom and Ericsson have officially launched their open IoT platform this week.
CenturyLink becomes premium supplier of SAP Enterprise Cloud
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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cloud services
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CenturyLink's partnership with SAP has paid off: The two companies signed an agreement to offer SAP solutions through CenturyLink to Asia Pacific.
Former VMware channel exec signs on as Unisys partner director in APJ
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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healthtech
Murray Whitlocke-Jones joins Unisys as partner director in APJ, bolstering the firm's Asia Pacific market presence.
A system wiper with no recourse: Researchers discover what NotPetya attack was really after
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ESET senior research fellow Nick FitzGerald says that NotPetya was most likely a state-sponsored attack through malware.
OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.
Australian CISOs say cloud compliance is one of the most stressful parts of the job
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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cloud services
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symantec
Australian CISOs stress over cloud compliance and feel undermined by CEOs breaking security protocols, reveals a new Symantec survey.
Data61 celebrates momentous year of security, big data and research projects
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CSIRO's Data61 caps a trailblazing year with cybersecurity advances, innovative data projects, and robust industry collaborations.
Ingram Micro signs on as distie for Menlo Security's browser isolation platform
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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endpoint protection
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browsers
Ingram Micro has scored distribution rights for Menlo Security's browser isolation platform across Singapore and Thailand.
Korea pledges commitment to APEC data privacy rules
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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data protection
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Korea is now part of the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules system, which aims to protect consumer data used in online transactions.
Practical ways your firm can take action with security analytics
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Security is the word on everyone's lips but what can you really do with the analytics data behind it? LogRhythm and SANS shows how to put it to work.
Not just a buzzword: Ebook reveals how global firms put security analytics to work
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Security analytics has gone from buzzword to obligatory application in a very short time. Gartner, BT and the SANS Institute share their secrets.
FY18 is here: ESET's guide to top cybersecurity investments for SMBs
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
As Australian businesses and SMBs start to formulate their budgets for FY18, ESET is underlining the importance of security irrespective of size.
You're invited: Security Exhibition & Conference 2017
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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security exhibition & conference
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Come along to the Security Exhibition & Conference 2017, Australia's must-attend physical & electronic security event of the year.
Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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encryption
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data privacy
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spying
Even if measures to restrict strong encryption access are put in place, adversaries will switch to new tools crafted without the Five Eyes network.
Google News site revamp makes it easier deep-dive into topics you actually care about
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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google
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google news
Google News has gone through the makeover treatment not only to make it better-looking, but to help readers get different perspectives on news issues.
SonicWall's heavy channel focus pays off to tune of $250m
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
SonicWall's activities to nurture its partner ecosystem have resulted in an increase deal registrations totalling more than $250 million.
China Telecom, Silver Peak & Westcon-Comstor launch managed SD-WAN partnership
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Silver Peak and China Telecom Shanghai are teaming up to offer fully-managed SD-WAN services for enterprise customers across China.