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 148
The Olympics & IT strain: 75% of Australian orgs planning access restrictions
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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riverbed
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network monitoring
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network downtime
The Rio Olympics are in the spotlights, and IT professionals across Australia have been preparing for the network strain.
Axway champions data governance presence in ANZ market
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
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data management
Enterprises in New Zealand are looking to adopt new API-based connectivity methods over traditional approaches, Axway reports.
Scott Bartlett to head Kordia's Aussie & NZ operations
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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uc
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kordia
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orcon
Kordia has announced that Scott Bartlett will be taking up the role of Group CEO, responsible for both the company's NZ and Australian operations.
Optus Wholesale & 2SG Wholesale target transport logistics, mining sectors
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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partner programmes
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resellers
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optus
Optus Wholesale has signed on with 2SG Wholesale to launch new M2M, IoT and GPS tools for resellers in the transport logistics and mining sectors.
CompTIA encourages IT channel to adopt best business practices
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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printing
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comptia
CompTIA is hoping to encourage IT channel partners to adopt & use best business practices, after it created two new industry standards for its users.
Noel Leeming reopens 'innovative' Chch store following TWG's strong revenue growth
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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noel leeming
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retail
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consumer tech
Noel Leeming is reopening its teched-out flagship store in Christchurch, pulling together an innovative and state-of-the-art retail space.
Global study finds IT maturity lacking amongst SMBs
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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iaas
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it automation
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smb
There is a very close correlation between an IT department's maturity level and its effectiveness, which can cost organisations money & resources.
Digital media co 'migme' raises $10 million to secure mobile partnerships
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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software development
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mobile apps
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partners
ASX-listed digital media provider migme has had a busy month rebuilding its financing, raising $10 million in capital & partnering with SOSV and MOX.
Xplore Technologies reports 'record' $100.5 million revenue
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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manufacturing
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fintech
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mobility
Xplore Technologies, a provider of 'rugged' tablets, has grown its revenue to a 'record' $100.5 million in fiscal 2016 - representing 136% growth.
Calamity Monitoring says disruption key to innovative security
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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smart home
Calamity Monitoring believes that it's on the forefront of new security technologies because of its independence as a security monitoring company.
Duncan Hewett to steer VMware's APAC operations as senior VP and GM
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware has appointed Duncan Hewett as senior vice president and general manager, who will lead the company's operations across Asia Pacific and Japan.
Periscope's new discovery features put on a show for your cameras
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
Avid Periscope users may have noticed a few changes to the video streaming app, including highlights, improved tabs & link embeds straight to Twitter.
Technavio reports data center growth will hit $75 billion by 2020
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
Cloud data centers, analytics, IoT and colocation services are powering increased demand for data centers - spending may reach $75 billion by 2020.
Kaspersky Labs offers $50,000 'bug bounty' to security researchers
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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hackers
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kaspersky
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security vulnerabilities
Security researchers Kaspersky Lab & bug bounty platform Hacker One are co-launching a Bug Bounty Program that offers $50,000 to security researchers.
Trend Micro helps INTERPOL bring down notorious Nigerian cybercriminal
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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bec scam
Trend Micro has helped INTERPOL catch the leader of a Nigerian cyber criminal ring, responsible for up to $60 million in losses from BEC scams.
2degrees leaves other telcos in dust as 100GbE comes to town
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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uc
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
2degrees is the first telco in NZ to activate its 100GbE interconnect to the Southern Cross Cable Network, responding to Kiwis' data appetites.
BHSI & Symantec team up to provide enterprise cyber liability insurance
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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cybersecurity insurance
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
BHSI and Symantec are teaming up to provide cyber liability insurance to enterprise policyholders who want cover in breach emergencies.
Brother Australia's channel incentive program wins IMA award
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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brother
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channel rewards
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partners
Brother International Australia and Power2Motivate have won an award in the Incentive Marketing Association's annual Circle of Excellence awards.
ASX partners with Trading Technologies to boost its financial data center
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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fintech
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dc
Australian Securities Exchange partners with global trading software provider Trading Technologies International to power its financial data center.
Moula poised for huge growth as former Xero head joins ranks
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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capital
Australian online lending platform Moula has snapped up former Xero MD Chris Ridd as it plans for massive growth.