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 22
Data traffic soars as world turns to internet for work & play
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Internet traffic surges as global communities turn to digital platforms for work, communication, and entertainment amid coronavirus lockdowns.
2020 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards finalists announced
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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digital inclusion
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gender diversity
The Awards, which were established in 2015, recognise Hong Kong business' efforts to promote LGBT+ equality and inclusion.
TIBCO outlines data sharing across open banking, finance and beyond
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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fintech
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data privacy
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data sharing
TIBCO reveals how open banking will transform data sharing, with secure exchanges mandated by government policies like Australia's Consumer Data Right.
Interview: CenturyLink expands CDN power across APAC
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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gaming
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devops
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edge computing
CenturyLink is boosting CDN capacity across APAC, adding edge capabilities and new nodes in 11 cities, to enhance streaming and reduce latency.
VMware ANZ up for Women Leading Tech award
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
The Awards celebrate women's achievement in the tech industry, and aims to ensure that women are part of history, not forgotten.
Apple's new iPad Pro features LiDAR tech for immersive AR
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apple
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ipad
Apple's latest iPad Pro introduces state-of-the-art LiDAR technology for enhanced AR, dual cameras, and studio-quality microphones starting at NZ$1,499.
Apple gives MacBook Air one more tune up
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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apple
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notebook
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mobility
Apple reveals an upgraded MacBook Air featuring faster performance, improved keyboard, doubled storage, and enhanced security, starting at NZD $1799.
HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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supply chain
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cloud services
HP outlines its plans to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased cleaning, remote working policies, and customer support.
Twitter aims to be 'world's most diverse & inclusive tech company'
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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workforce technology
Twitter aims to be the world's most diverse and inclusive tech company by setting ambitious diversity targets and implementing an inclusive hiring program.
Avanade Australia receives gender equality citation
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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digital inclusion
Avanade Australia says it is committed to promoting gender equality at the workplace and helping employees feel inspired, confident and cared for.
Super Mario jumps into the real world through new LEGO game
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo is joining forces with LEGO to bring a new physical game experience to kids (and kidults) who can't get enough of Super Mario.
The few women in the boardroom outpace men for top spots - Diligent Institute report
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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careers
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diligent
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dei
Women board members take 6.31 years on average to be elevated to a leadership role, compared to 8.02 years for men.
ANZ firms fail to detect technical issues - until customers report them
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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cx
Technical issues at many Australian and New Zealand firms go unnoticed until customers report them, revealing weak outage and delay detection methods.
CommsChoice expands routing capability to support UC future
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
The company focused on expanding its Session Border Controller (SBC) network in several locations: Sydney, Singapore, London, Frankfurt, San Jose and Virginia.
Remote working is here to stay - and employees love it, says GitLab report
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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martech
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apm
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hybrid & remote work
Remote working is becoming a reality for many, with 83% of professionals saying they can accomplish all tasks remotely, according to a new report from GitLab.
Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 panic, sending fake HIV test results via phishing emails to spread Koadic malware, forensic experts from Proofpoint reveal.
Virgin Money teams with Temenos & Deloitte Digital to launch new bank
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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fintech
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temenos
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deloitte digital
Deloitte Digital, Temenos and Virgin Money Australia team up to create a new digital bank to compete in the Australian market.
Your dynamic workforce just got a whole lot more dynamic
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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iam
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open source
Overnight, your dynamic workforce just got even more dynamic - and not in the ways that anyone particularly wants.
Playform's new AI a 'creative soulmate' for artists, says founder
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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creative technologies
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arts
Playform founder Ahmed Elgammal touts the platform's new AI as a 'creative soulmate' for artists, designed to transform sketches into vibrant, detailed works.
Konica Minolta receives gender equality citation from WGEA
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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printing
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konica minolta
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dei
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recently named Konica Minolta for its dedication to gender equality in the workplace.