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 36
Key focus areas for MSPs in an era of shrinking margins
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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it automation
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partner programmes
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kaseya
For example, they know automation is critical to help increase technician efficiency, but automation tools have a cost.
DXC Technology & Google Cloud drive innovation for enterprises
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Enterprises now have a new way of modernising mission-critical IT and integrating digital solutions on Google Cloud Platform, thanks to DXC Technology.
Get ready to take the red pill: The Matrix is coming back
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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film
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hackers
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film production
Warner Bros Pictures and Lana Wachowski are bringing back Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss for another installment of The Matrix.
How video games are driving the need for faster internet
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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de-cix
As cloud-based video games demand higher data volumes and lower latency, companies like DE-CIX are racing to enhance internet speed and infrastructure globally.
Sennheiser's business ceiling microphone certified for Microsoft Teams
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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uc
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microsoft
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video conferencing
Sennheiser's ceiling microphone the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 is now part of the official Microsoft Teams Rooms offer.
Harmoney reshuffles senior exec team; appoints new CEO for 2020
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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peer-to-peer lending
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harmoney
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crowdlending
Australasian marketplace lender Harmoney has appointed Australian-based David Stevens as its new CEO, effective early 2020.
Changing skill sets become major driver of business restructures
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Changing skill sets are leading nearly half of organisational restructures in New Zealand and Australia, reports Hays, as firms adapt to new business needs.
NVIDIA's ray tracing graphics are coming to Minecraft
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Prepare your pixel spades, because Minecraft is the latest game to get the real-time ray tracing treatment, thanks to NVIDIA and Microsoft.
Five ways to use Google Earth to explore the world
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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edutech
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e-learning
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google
Google Earth has a few new nifty features to take users on an exploration of culture, language, nature, weather, and remote locations.
Jamf extends Apple expertise through security firm buyout
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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mdm
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apple
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byod
Jamf has acquired Digita Security to enhance its Apple management suite with robust endpoint protection, addressing rising Mac demand and security needs.
DJI's new selfie stick has plenty of awesome features
Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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drones
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digital entertainment
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video
DJI's new Osmo Mobile 3 mobile phone stabiliser is a selfie stick in disguise – but it's a selfie stick that has plenty of features.
Popular enterprise printers riddled with security risks
Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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hp
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printing
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brother
Researchers from NCC Group analysed different aspects of six mid-range enterprise printers manufactured by HP, Ricoh, Xerox, Lexmark, Kyocera, and Brother.
Access Networks partners with WoMaster on distie deal
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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iot
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iiot
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wireless networks
Access Networks will now work with WoMaster, which is hailed as one of the world's leading industrial IoT providers.
LIFX sneak peek: These lights turn the home into a rainbow of colour
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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led lights
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wi-fi lights
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lifx
There's nothing like a little more ambient light to decorate your home. In October, LIFX will be back with two new options to light up your life.
F5 Networks' BIG-IP load balancer product vulnerable to attack
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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supply chain
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f5 networks
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f-secure
Security vulnerabilities in F5 Networks' popular BIG-IP load balancer could enable attackers to exploit iRules and gain unauthorised access, warns F-Secure.
Oracle to launch Gen 2 Cloud region in Sydney
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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cloud services
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oracle
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it management
Oracle's Generation 2 Cloud is getting ever closer to its launch day in Australia, as its new Sydney region prepares to go live by the end of August.
Robotics fans take to the battleground for RoboMaster finals
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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robots
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drones
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dji
More than 10,000 young engineers and robotics fans participated in the annual Robomaster robotics competition in Bao'an Stadium in Shenzhen, China.
Sennheiser goes wireless for audiophiles
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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sennheiser
Sennheiser is gearing up to launch its first audiophile Bluetooth in-ear headphones, due to hit shelves in mid-August.
'Wealth economy' key to measuring economic growth – University of Cambridge
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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supply chain
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economics
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mental health
A University of Cambridge study argues GDP is obsolete for 21st-century policymaking, advocating for a 'wealth economy' focused on sustainability and wellbeing.
NEXTDC's S1 data centre gains 5-star NABERS rating
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
NEXTDC's Sydney S1 data centre achieves a 5-star NABERS rating for energy efficiency, underlining the company's commitment to sustainable operations.