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 152
Adams calls for industry feedback on Telco Act review
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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government
Communications Minister Amy Adams is seeking business & consumer feedback on the regulation of fixed line communication services after 2020.
IDC: Global PC shipments drop 4.5%, but not as much as predicted
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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pc shipments
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analyst report
IDC reports worldwide PC shipments are dropping, but not as fast as predicted. 62.4 million units were shipped in 2Q16, a decline of only 4.5%.
Half of ANZ businesses unprepared for digital transformation
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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3d printing
Half of ANZ businesses lack strategies for digital transformation despite 81% recognising its importance, with CFOs seen as the key drivers for change.
Feb & March saw huge spike in ransomware attacks against Australia
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
FireEye research has brought the truth about ransomware attacks close to home, as Australia and the entire APJ region is increasingly targeted.
Google Cloud Platform buys major video software provider Avanto
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Google Cloud Platform expands media prowess with the acquisition of video software giant Anvato, bolstering OTT and mobile video services.
Microsoft cloud's MoH deal will 'provide burgeoning opportunity' for market
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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public cloud
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healthtech
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microsoft
Microsoft Trusted Public Cloud services has been chosen by the Ministry of Health to advance New Zealand's electronic health service systems.
Snapchat's about to help you keep your 'Memories'
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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social media
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snap
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mobile apps
Snapchat isn't about the disposable, blink-and-you-miss-it photos anymore. Saving photos, creating Memories and Stories are all part of its evolution.
It's crunch time: CEOs say next three years critical to growth
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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kpmg
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acquisition
Seventy-two percent of CEOs believe that the next three years will be more critical to their industry than the previous 50 years.
CAUDIT survey reveals top 10 ICT challenges facing educational institutions
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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ict
The annual CAUDIT survey has uncovered the top 10 ICT issues affecting educational institutions. Student success tech and emerging tech top the list.
Australia's ICT future is bright, finds Global Information Technology Report
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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it budget
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global information technology report
The World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology Report paints a rosy picture of Australia's ICT sector, placing it 18th out of 139 countries.
Thomas Duryea Consulting reports growth & new hires, targets enterprise market
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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partner programmes
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thomas duryea
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systems integration
Thomas Duryea Consulting has reported strong growth, citing 100% growth in the last quarter, rounding out 70% annualised growth, the company reports.
Cybersecurity battling with 'ruthless and efficient' cyber criminals
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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kpmg
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bt
Half of IT decision makers have no real strategy to protect against digital crime even though 94% are aware of it. Instead, they feel constrained.
Employee engagement surveys crucial to organisational change
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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qualtrics
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employment
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performance management
Employee engagement surveys are one of the crucial drivers in delivering and enhancing employee engagement programs, according to Qualtrics.
Promapp's BPM software to service Bayside City Council
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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risk & compliance
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promapp
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council
Bayside City Council in Victoria has brought Promapp on board to provide its business process management software.
Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Android users beware, ransomware is becoming more prevalent towards your devices. Kaspersky Lab warns that the ransomware landscape is growing.
It's official: Shareholders say YES to Sky-Vodafone merger
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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m&a
Sky shareholders have voted YES to the Sky-Vodafone merger this morning at a special meeting held at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland this morning.
Tomorrow's the big day: Shareholders set to vote on Sky-Vodafone merger
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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sky
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m&a
The Vodafone-Sky merger is set to be put to shareholders at 10.30am tomorrow morning (July 6) at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland.
AIIA says Government needs to ditch 'archaic' voting methods & switch to e-voting
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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australian government
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online voting
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aiia
Why is Australia slow at electronic voting uptake? The AIIA says that with e-voting in place, we would already know the election results by now.
10,000 Facebook users attacked by malware trojan last month
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Kaspersky Lab recently reported its discovery of a malware attack that affected approximately 10,000 Facebook users between June 24th to June 27th.
Battle of the sexes: How long do we wait before we reach for our phones?
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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kaspersky
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technology gifts
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smartphones
It's the common conundrum. When you're out with friends, workmates or waiting for an appointment, you have that insatiable urge to check your phone.