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.
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NVIDIA expands DGX-Ready Data Center program globally
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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nvidia
The program is designed to aid companies in finding modern data center facilities for their artificial intelligence-based infrastructure.
ESET's MSP program extends cloud business solutions
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
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edr
ESET specifically shaped the program so it's easier for providers to work with a trusted industry leader and to reach a rapidly growing customer base.
Microsoft backs down on proposed partner benefit cuts
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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microsoft office
Facing backlash from its partner network, Microsoft reverses its decision to cut internal use rights and other partner benefits initially planned for July 2020.
The safest altitude for flying drones above marine life
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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drones
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aut
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film production
If you're planning to use a drone for a birds-eye-view of nature at its finest, it's best to consider how high up you're flying that drone.
Grandstream IP phones bring next-gen tech to your fingertips
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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grandstream
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ip phones
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communication
Grandstream Networks launches the GRP2600 series, featuring sleek, next-gen IP phones designed for easy deployment and management for enterprises.
Homegrown risk management firm woos US investors
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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risk & compliance
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investment
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technology funding
Jacobi provides a cloud-based platform for multi-asset portfolio design, risk modelling, and client engagement.
10 times malware proved that MacOS isn't bulletproof
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
In the first half of 2019, ten distinct malware threats have targeted macOS, dispelling the myth of its impenetrability, says SentinelOne.
PayU strikes $65m deal for Singapore payments provider
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
PayU, part of Naspers, has acquired a majority stake in Singapore's Red Dot Payment for USD $65 million, marking its expansion into Southeast Asia.
Interview: TAL Australia's journey to successful CRM
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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crm
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uc
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cx
At Adobe Symposium last week, TechDay chatted to TAL Australia's head of customer relationship management, Mike Nixon.
Amazon admits storing Alexa recordings until users take action
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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data protection
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smart home
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data privacy
Amazon has admitted that Alexa recordings, along with their transcripts, are stored on its servers until users manually delete them, raising privacy concerns.
UPDATED: Orvibo & Arlo smart home products patched to prevent attacks
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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vpns
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surveillance
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smart home
The security of smart home devices is once again under the spotlight this week, as two different device manufacturers come under fire for major vulnerabilities.
Responsible AI starts with responsible leaders - PwC
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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ai
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pwc
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leadership
PwC claims AI could add USD $15.7 trillion to the economy, but only with ethical leadership and stringent governance, bias checks, and accountability.
Interview: Adobe's Keith Eadie on advertising - past, present, and future
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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martech
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marketing
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adobe
Adobe's Vice President of Advertising Cloud, Keith Eadie, discusses advertising trends and the future of advertising in an interview with TechDay.
AI-powered national security firm Fivecast raises $4m
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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open source
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threat intelligence
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fivecast
Australian AI firm Fivecast, specialising in national security through machine learning, secures USD $4m to enhance global reach and collaboration.
How one man used AI to curb his cat's murderous instincts
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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ai
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amazon
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ml
Ben Hamm is an Amazon employee who was tired of being an accessory to murder – and he used technology to help curb the problem.
Wikipedia cofounder urges people to go on strike from social media
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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data privacy
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social media
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wikipedia
Wikipedia cofounder Larry Sanger is calling for a social media strike on July 4 and 5 to demand control of users' data. #DigitalIndependence.
People and data privacy: The insights (and contradictions)
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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data privacy
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online safety
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kaspersky
39% of people would take money in exchange for giving a stranger complete access to their private data online.
NTT fuses 28 tech companies into new provider
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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dimension data
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ntt communications
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m&a
The merger will include some of NTT's biggest businesses, including NTT Communications, NTT Security, and Dimension Data.
Hiring for your next IT recruit? Ditch the gender bias
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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job advertising
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techbrain
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candidates
TechBrain study suggests gendered language in IT ads may deter women from applying, pushing for neutral wording.
Australian brands face boycotts if they don't address diversity in ads
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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digital signage
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martech
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adobe
Australian brands risk consumer boycotts if they fail to address diversity in their advertising, according to Adobe's latest survey.