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 20
Interview: Radware discusses DDoS amid soaring internet usage
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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radware
Radware's Yaniv Hoffman reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic and the proliferation of IoT devices have led to surging DDoS attacks amid escalating internet usage.
CorPlan develops forecasting tool to eliminate 'spreadsheet hell' & support stimulus modelling
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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devops
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data analytics
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planning
The solution helps to move organisations away from 'Excel Hell' related to budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
Lenovo launches Legion series of gaming PCs & laptops
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lenovo
Lenovo has launched a new 2020 lineup of gaming PC and laptops, which are sure to give fans of prebuilt gaming PCs something to smile about.
Zero-touch provisioning eliminates manual device prep in remote working age
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
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mobile mentor
Zero-touch provisioning ends the IT headache of device setup by automatically configuring laptops for remote workers, saving time and USD $250 per device.
Interview: Acronis CEO talks cybersecurity against a pandemic backdrop
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
As remote working surges amidst the pandemic, Acronis CEO Serguei Beloussov discusses rising cyber threats and the essentials of cyber protection.
Sony's 'DualSense' controller a quaint touch for the PS5
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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interactive
Sony's new DualSense controller for the PS5 marks a bold shift with features like haptic feedback, inbuilt mic array, and a new 'create' button.
People + Work Connect aims to bridge employment gap during tough times
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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verizon
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servicenow
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accenture
People + Work Connect will bring together companies whose workforces are laid off due to COVID-19 with those in urgent need of workers.
Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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brand exploitation
Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point's Q1 2020 report.
Fitbit's Charge 4 features inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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fitness
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fitbit
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fitness tracker
Fitbit's renowned Charge fitness tracker is welcoming the fourth iteration to its product line – the Charge 4.
Alkira emerges from 'stealth mode' to unveil first cloud offering
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Cloud-native firm Alkira, bolstered by a USD $30 million raise, unveils its first on-demand multi-cloud service, Alkira Cloud Services Exchange.
ForgeRock appoints Eve Maler as chief technology officer
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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iam
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cybersecurity
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cto
Maler joined ForgeRock in 2014 and previously worked as the company's vice president of innovation and emerging technology.
Google Meet's popularity explodes as video becomes the new normal
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Meet sees explosive growth, adding over two million new users daily as global reliance on remote communication surges amid the pandemic.
AU govt agencies sacrificing records management compliance - survey
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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ai
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avepoint
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ml
Almost a quarter of surveyed did not transfer eligible records to an archival authority in the last year. Of those, 41% did not know why.
Sony unveils newest additions to wireless headphone range
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony introduces two new wireless offerings: the WH-CH710N over-ear headphones with AI-powered noise cancellation and the bass-centric WF-XB700 earbuds.
NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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wearables
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clean technologies
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sustainability
The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.
NAKIVO launches new backup functionality for Office 365 & Oracle RMAN
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
Two latest releases introduce new features to NAKIVO Backup & Replication: reliable backup and recovery for Oracle databases and Office 365 application data.
Glenn Maiden to lead FortiGuard Labs ANZ as director of threat intelligence
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Glenn Maiden, a veteran in security and defence, has been appointed director of threat intelligence for FortiGuard Labs ANZ, enhancing cyber protection.
SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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workplace
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sas
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dei
The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.
'Social engineering at scale': Phishing attacks milk COVID-19
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19, launching phishing attacks that mimic WHO and IMF, warns Proofpoint. Fake cash promises bait users into revealing credentials.
UTS & Institute of Data announce scholarship program
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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data science
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cybersecurity
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skills shortage
But those who are finding themselves on reduced hours or out of work completely may be able to use that time to upskill.