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 54
Can you spot the phish? Google's quiz puts you to the test
Thu, 24th Jan 2019
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phishing
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email security
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google
Google's Jigsaw challenges users with an eight-question quiz to sharpen their phishing detection skills, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity awareness.
ASB rolls out Apple Pay for secure contactless payments
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
ASB Bank introduces Apple Pay, allowing over 500,000 customers to make secure, convenient contactless payments via compatible Apple devices.
Logitech wins awards for the art of good design
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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logitech
Logitech triumphs at the 2018 GOOD DESIGN Awards, claiming 10 accolades for innovations across multiple brands, underscoring its dedication to superior design.
Frost & Sullivan honours Honeywell's IIoT value creation
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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uc
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honeywell
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broadband
Frost and Sullivan has awarded Honeywell the 2018 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for its cybersecurity innovations and transformative IIoT solutions.
Google's €50m fine a wake up call for big data analytics
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data analytics are essential to company growth, competitive differentiation, and innovation. But there's now a huge challenge.
Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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social media
Facebook has stamped out two massive fake account networks that appeared to originate from Russia and the Ukraine.
Telstra partnerships boost subsea cable infrastructure
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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ericsson
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telstra
Telstra's customers across Asia Pacific will soon be able to take advantage of major major boosts to Telstra's network services and subsea cables.
Kiwi firms can't afford to ignore online advertising
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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martech
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google
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marketing
With the global online advertising market growing 23% year-on-year, Kiwi businesses can't afford to neglect digital marketing, says SEO experts Insight Online.
Twitter says sorry about Android bug that lasted four years
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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data privacy
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x
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gdpr
Twitter apologises to Android users after a bug, lasting over four years, exposed private tweets publicly, affecting those who changed their email addresses.
Penten & Cyber Security CRC to research 'advanced cyber traps'
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Penten teams up with the Cyber Security CRC to research AI-enhanced cyber traps for faster breach detection, aiming to bolster Australia's cyber defences.
CenturyLink opens new SOC in Singapore
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
CenturyLink boosts its global cybersecurity reach with a new Security Operations Centre in Singapore, targeting the Asia Pacific's pressing security needs.
Why flexible working could make good business sense
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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flexible work
Flexible working arrangements can help attract and retain skilled staff, increase productivity, and improve employee loyalty, according to business.govt.nz.
Oracle Java Card update boosts security for IoT devices
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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semiconductors
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iot security
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martech
Oracle has released Java Card 3.1, an open application platform for IoT device security, providing flexible ways to meet hardware and security requirements.
49 inches: Samsung's latest gaming monitor steps up to Dual QHD
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung unveils its 49-inch CRG9 gaming monitor featuring Dual QHD, 32:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and AMD Radeon FreeSync 2 HDR technology.
Office workers frustrated by poor information management systems
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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productivity
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m-files
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information management
A global M-Files survey reveals 82% of office workers blame poorly managed information systems for reduced productivity, urging a shift to modern solutions.
Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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software development
Freelance writing and API development topped the list of fastest-growing jobs in 2018, driven by surging demand for digital content and web services.
Adobe revamps Experience Cloud for retailers
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Adobe has revamped its Adobe Experience Cloud to offer customer experience management (CXM) capabilities that draw on AI and machine learning technology.
Report on SingHealth breach condemns poor security practices
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
A report on SingHealth's 2018 data breach criticises inadequate security practices, revealing that staff missteps and system flaws left patient data exposed.
Tesla wants people to hack its Model 3
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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virtualisation
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cartech
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it automation
Tesla is offering white hat hackers what could be the chance of a lifetime – the opportunity to hack one of its Model 3 vehicles.
How to tackle cyber threats in your home
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
How should you start securing your devices? The company has provided tips for actions you can take across social media, home routers, TVs, and many more.