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 6
Twice the awesomeness: LEGO Super Mario and Luigi make 2-player mode a reality
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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super mario
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lego
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retail
When Mario and Luigi team up with one another, they share rewards (and collect extra for syncing actions like flipping, jumping, and walking).
Poly ANZ explores hybrid working and how to provide equality of experience
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Many businesses are on a journey to understanding how they can best provide and manage a hybrid workplace for their employees.
A peek inside the world of LEGO VIDIYO
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apps
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lego
LEGO's VIDIYO range combines augmented reality, music, and physical bricks to create the ultimate music video experience for kids.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Procensol on intelligent automation and why you should care
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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devops
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digital transformation
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it automation
Procensol's managing director Dan Cooke is a fountain of knowledge about all things automation, particularly intelligent automation.
Productivity Commission seeking feedback on Right to Repair report
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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productivity
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australian government
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e-waste & recycling
The report explores ways in which governments and manufacturers could improve their products and repair processes for independent repairers and consumers.
Accenture examines the future of business in the cloud
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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investment
The cloud has evolved into a technology behemoth and is now in its prime time, according to Accenture ANZ cloud first lead Matt Coates.
Applitools integrates Rally bug management with Eyes test automation platform
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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software development
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rally
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integrated systems
The new integration brings Rally, a popular application lifecycle management platform, to Applitools Eyes Visual AI technology.
Ransomware response and recovery: Challenges and solutions
Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Ransomware is causing significant business impacts such as business disruption, data loss, reputational damage, remediation costs, and legal costs.
Interview: Matt Calkins speaks about Appian & low-code data integration
Thu, 27th May 2021
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apm
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lcnc
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software development
Gartner has named Appian as a leader in the 2020 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms.
Leader, Leapfrogger, or Laggard? The 3 types of business & how to get ahead
Thu, 27th May 2021
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investment
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accenture
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mental health
Investment in technology is a crucial factor in a company's survival post-COVID, says a report from Accenture.
Webinar on demand: Managing physical & digital security threats post-COVID-19
Thu, 27th May 2021
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dr
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Security experts from Pfizer, Alexion, and other organizations discuss managing security threats in a post-COVID world. Watch the webinar on demand.
Webinar on demand: An integrated approach to digital resiliency
Wed, 26th May 2021
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dr
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cloud services
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business continuity
Critical event response is the type of response needed in situations such as service disruptions, cyber attacks, security breaches, or data centre outages.
8 things you should know about Varnish Software
Mon, 24th May 2021
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varnish software
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api management
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translation
Here are 8 things you didn't know about Varnish Software, a provider of web acceleration and caching technologies.
How to use an origin shield to protect your CDNs from DDoS attacks
Mon, 24th May 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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varnish software
A single DDoS attack can bring down content delivery networks for days, yet few businesses are using origin shields for protection.
Sophos develops detection capabilities to thwart in-memory cyber threats
Fri, 21st May 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fileless malware is a type of covert threat that injects code directly into the memory of a compromised machine, often to avoid detection.
Exinda offers stability and QoS for WAN as Blue Coat & Sinefa reach end of life
Thu, 20th May 2021
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packet technologies
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exinda
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wan
Packet Technologies is able to replace your obsolete Blue Coat/Sinefa solution with Exinda's services and solutions.
Exinda: The go-to solution for traffic shaping and application performance
Thu, 20th May 2021
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Exinda is thriving in the networking industry, thanks to its expertise in traffic and application shaping. Find out more about their solutions here.
AVer launches new video conferencing camera & accessory range
Thu, 20th May 2021
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uc
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
The range includes a camera designed especially for distance learning, as well as four USB plug-and-play cameras, and a collaboration controller panel.
UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed
Wed, 19th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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outage
Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.
Webinar: Managing fraud risk with a culture of compliance
Fri, 14th May 2021
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risk & compliance
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sap
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fraud
Organisations are vulnerable to fraud and compliance risks that could deal significant damage if they are not properly protected and managed.