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 159
NetApp announces new ONTAP9 OS, the 'next generation' of data center storage
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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NetApp has announced the new NetApp ONTAP 9 OS, which the company says is the next generation of hybrid cloud data center management.
IDC forecasts steady growth for server microprocessor market
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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endpoint protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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edr
The microprocessor market is set to keep growing, driven by growth from cloud providers and storage systems, a report from IDC says.
Digital solutions company Fronde returns to profit after challenging year
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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fintech
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iaas
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fronde
After a tough period, Fronde bounces back with a £1.42m profit, overcoming revenue dips with a strategic overhaul.
NZ data management firm G3 Group reports 12% profit increase, eyeing market expansion
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Document management firm G3 Group has reported a 12% increase in profit of $2.14 million and is set to raise capital for expansion plans.
Collaboration is the new weapon in your cyber security toolkit
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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intel security
Intel Security says your company could be 38-100% more effective at preparing for cyber attacks, if your security staff & systems could work together.
Exclusive: New strategies to combat cyber attacks, from LogRhythm
Tue, 31st May 2016
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siem
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Some SMEs are are ignoring cyber security and risk becoming just another statistic. Bill Smith & Bill Taylor at LogRhythm explain why.
Danti: Destroying your data through one unpatched exploit
Tue, 31st May 2016
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hackers
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danti
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cve-2545 exploit
Danti is one of the newest and most dangerous groups of hackers taking advantage of a dangerous exploit that can gain access to IT systems and infect.
Gartner names Silver Peak as leader in Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimisation report
Tue, 31st May 2016
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Gartner has named Silver Peak as the leader in its May 2016 Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimisation report, for its SD-WAN networks & solutions.
Machine learning poised to transform Australian IT
Fri, 27th May 2016
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storage
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nimble storage
Machine learning software will seek out potential problems before they happen, transforming the way IT professionals manage their infrastructures.
BSA Report: 61% of Asia Pacific region at risk by using unlicensed software
Thu, 26th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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licensing
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bsa
BSA's 2016 Global Software report: the Asia-Pacific region has the highest rate of unlicensed software use, worth $19.1 billion in commercial value.
Australian universities must improve student IT systems, study says
Thu, 26th May 2016
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unit4
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student administration systems
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modernisation
University student administration systems criticised in a new study: Nearly 1 in 3 Australian students say they're extremely difficult to manage.
TNZI to expand its telecomms network in Asia
Thu, 26th May 2016
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uc
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tnzi
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telcos
TNZI has announced it will strengthen its wholesale voice carrier network to include the United States, Europe and the high-growth Asian market.
Serko's FY2016 report: $13.1 million in total revenue
Thu, 26th May 2016
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serko
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financial results
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acquisition
Serko announced its full-year financial results for the period ending March 31 2016, showing total revenue of $13.1 million & 27% year-on-year growth.
Jade Software resilient through diversification and investment strategies
Thu, 26th May 2016
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software development
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jade software
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investment
Jade Software has successfully gone global, using diversification and investment strategies that have paid off, the company reports.
HPE & CSC to form spinoff merger worth $26 billion
Wed, 25th May 2016
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hpe
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csc
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m&a
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced a spinoff merger with CSC to form a pure play IT services provider worth $26 billion.
74% of Asia Pacific business flyers want in-flight internet
Wed, 25th May 2016
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uc
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inmarsat
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aviation
90% of passengers want access to reliable in-flight internet. 74% of business flyers will spend more to use it, a survey by Inmarsat and GfK says.
Tableau courses tackle data analyst skills shortage
Wed, 25th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Tableau Software partners with Lynda.com, Pluralsight & Data Assembly to tackle IT & data analyst skills shortage by offering training programmes.
Frost & Sullivan: Fintech security needs to catch up
Tue, 24th May 2016
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hyperscale
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biometrics
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fintech
Frost & Sullivan study says government agencies, SMEs & startups will need to work together if Australia is to become a leader in Fintech innovation.
Noosa Shire Council chooses SaaS provider Promapp to improve IT operations
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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risk & compliance
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promapp
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noosa council
Noosa Shire Council in Queensland has chosen to use cloud-based software-as-a-service provider Promapp to streamline IT operations.
Zendesk, Google Play help businesses respond to customer app reviews
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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google
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zendesk
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technology gifts
Zendesk has developed a platform designed to facilitate conversations between companies and consumer app reviewers through Google Play.