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 48
Work getting the way of your pro-gaming dreams? You're not alone
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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esports
If you're an online gamer and think work gets in the way of your dreams of pro gaming, you're not alone - 36% of players across the globe think the same thing.
Inside BMW Group's impressive compute power for autonomous cars
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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cartech
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bmw
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computer simulations
1500 TB new data every day is equivalent of 23,000 iPhone X, 230PB equal the volume of 45 apartments filled entirely with CDs.
'Fathers of the deep learning revolution' win Turing Award
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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martech
The pioneers of deep learning, Yoshua Bengio, Geoffrey Hinton, and Yann LeCun, win the prestigious ACM Turing Award, bolstered by USD $1 million from Google.
City of Gold Coast rolls out high-speed WiFi network
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The network supports more than 31,000 connections per month, with more than 1.7 terabytes used by 2000 concurrent users every day.
Interview: Kordia sets sights on in-building coverage in a 5G world
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Kordia aims to transform in-building coverage as 5G rolls out across Australia and New Zealand, tackling connectivity issues in modern complex environments.
ASUS' own servers compromised in malware attack
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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malware
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
ASUS' genuine servers have been compromised in attack that has put hundreds of thousands of users at risk of malware infection.
Carbonite closes $618.5m buyout of security firm Webroot
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Carbonite finalises USD $618.5 million acquisition of Webroot, integrating cloud-based cybersecurity with their data protection platform under one brand.
Mobile operators, prepare your 4G networks for 5G success
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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uc
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ddos
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5g & beyond
Adrian Taylor of A10 Networks urges mobile operators to upgrade their 4G management tools to ensure smooth 5G transition and secure their competitive edge.
Europol makes 61 arrests & nets €6.2 million in dark web crackdown
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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cybersecurity
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dark web
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europol
Europol's international operation against dark web crime sees 61 arrests, seizes EUR €6.2 million, and closes 50 accounts; drugs and firearms also confiscated.
Adobe opens up marketing opportunities with Roku
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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martech
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digital entertainment
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adobe
Adobe and streaming TV platform Roku are now offering Adobe customers the ability to precisely target consumer audiences moving to over-the-top content (OTT).
Adobe Summit kicks off the future of customer experience in Las Vegas
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Adobe Summit 2019 in Las Vegas unveils transformative customer experience solutions with high-profile partnerships and innovations in AI-driven platforms.
Apple mania! A brief look at Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Whether you're after news, TV, or gaming, it seems like Apple is pulling out all the stops to get your attention.
Brennan IT namedrops new clients for its MSP services
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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it automation
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partner programmes
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managed services
Brennan IT lands high-profile clients including Audi Australia and McDonald's Australia, offering tailored managed services to meet unique business needs.
Queensland Govt backs safety-tech firm to tune of $1m
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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queensland government
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safety
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startup ecosystem
Queensland Government invests $1m in safety-tech company TicTocTrack to enhance its integrated tracking software platform.
Nuance biometrics fight back against fraud
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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uc
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biometrics
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contact centre
Nuance Communications claims its biometric technology has thwarted over USD $1 billion in fraud, as fraud attacks via contact centres rise sharply.
Dropbox brings in-country document hosting to ANZ & Japan
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Dropbox Business users in New Zealand, Australia, and Japan will be able to store their Dropbox files in-country, beginning in the second half of 2019.
Why 'Right to Repair' legislation could be a new lease on life for broken devices
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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apple
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applecare
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consumer rights
New California legislation could give consumers the right to repair their electronic devices, challenging manufacturers' control over repairs.
Instagram: The next big thing in online shopping?
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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e-commerce
This week Instagram announced a new feature called checkout, which allows users to buy products they find on Instagram.
Apple's AirPods now come with 'Hey Siri' functionality
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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digital entertainment
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apple
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siri
The new AirPods come with a standard case or a Wireless Charging Case that holds additional charges for more than 24 hours of listening time.
Poly appoints new ANZ managing director, Andy Hurt
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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plantronics
Poly has appointed Andy Hurt as its new managing director for ANZ, ensuring a smooth transition amid the recent rebranding of Plantronics and Polycom.