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 141
Film review: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
While the word 'children' is in the title, this isn't a film for young ones. Ransom Riggs' novels are aimed at young adults, so keep that in mind.
Kaseya's Automation Exchange creates a new marketplace for automation
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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it automation
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healthtech
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kaseya
Kaseya's Automation Exchange may bring a new era of vendor sharing and community marketplaces, benefiting MSPs and SMBs.
Risk aversion might be the safer path - but it comes with a hefty cost
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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risk & compliance
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cognizant
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pegasystems
Organisations that are too risk-averse might be stalling their own growth, or at least that's what new research by Marketforce has found.
How to solve the top five common wi-fi deployment issues
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Deploying large-scale Wi-Fi networks can be plagued by delays and issues, affecting service quality and user experience, according to NETSCOUT APAC director.
Microsoft's local cloud services experience huge uptake in India
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Indian companies adopt Microsoft cloud in numbers and are well on their way to digital transformation, since its launch from local data centers.
ECI prepares product efficiency for future 5G revolution
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Global network solutions provider ECI has prepared its products for the 5G revolution with new additions to its Neptune family.
IBM, HPE, Cisco and Microsoft drive huge chunk of $6 billion IoT ecosystem
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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iot
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iaas
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microsoft
The commercial Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem is exploding and so are the cloud services that go with it, according to new research from TBR.
LinkedIn launches online learning platform to tackle 'ever-shrinking shelf-life of skills'
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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e-learning
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linkedin
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skills shortage
LinkedIn is hoping to make it easier for businesses and professionals to boost their professional skills, with the launch of LinkedIn Learning.
Vocus-NextGen acquisition gets green light from ACCC
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextgen distribution
Vocus Communications' acquisition of NextGen can now proceed, following approval from the Australian competition watchdog.
Ransomware attacks are getting easier, but protection is getting harder
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware is continuing to be an ever-popular and effective method for cyber attacks, and Trend Micro says it's only being made easier with DIY kits.
SAP expands Indian partner ecosystem with new three-point strategy
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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partner programmes
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sap
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smb
SAP unveils a new three-point strategy to expand its Indian partner ecosystem, aiming to bolster digital transformation, upskill partners, and support SMBs.
Bitdefender keeps ahead of the race with new cybersecurity tools
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender 2017 will be launched for Windows, Mac & Android devices, with a number of new features including a cloud and machine learning algorithms.
'Modern cities' may be smarter, but they're not much safer
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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smart cities
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kaspersky
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cyber attacks
'Modern cities' may make up thousands of different components that keep people safe and convenient, but they also come with huge vulnerabilities.
Multimedia Technology to distribute GETT's germ-free tech in Australia
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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keyboard
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medical channel
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multimedia technology
Multimedia Technology & GETT are aiming to make computer germs a thing of the past, with the distribution of cleanable keyboards & mice to Australia.
Aussie businesses & consumers at odds about mobile payment tech
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Australian businesses aren't matching customer expectations when it comes to mobile transactions, a new study from PayPal Australia has found.
Taupo tech success story great news for regional economies
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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martech
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marketing
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traff1k d1g1tal
Traff1k D1g1tal has become one of the country's latest international success stories, and now the company has been recognised by Amy Adams.
DocuSign welcomes Grant Cleary to ANZ partner marketing manager role
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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partner programmes
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smb
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docusign
DocuSign appoints Grant Cleary as SMB and partner marketing manager for ANZ region, to help customers go digital.
Polycom's Jeff Rodman on partnerships, innovation, collaboration & creativity
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
Jeff Rodman, founder of Polycom, talks to TechDay about creativity, innovation, and the keys to business success.
Trend Micro warns NZ & Australian firms about Crysis ransomware
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New Zealand & Australian businesses are being warned to watch out for Crysis ransomware, which operates through remote desktop protocol (RDP) attacks.
FirstWave offers new umbrella solutions for advanced persistent threats
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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firstwave
FirstWave aims to offer a broader range of cyber security services for customers, incorporating Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) defence umbrella.