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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Interview: CCL & Canterbury DHB build IT backbone for healthcare
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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healthtech
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it services
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hpe
Canterbury District Health Board and Computer Concepts united to upgrade healthcare IT following the 2011 quakes, aiming for better patient care and efficiency.
Fortinet updates FortiOS & launches next-gen firewall product
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Fortinet has recently released updates to its FortiOS cybersecurity platform, as well as a new FortiGate next-generation firewall product to its portfolio.
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards speaks at TechFest 2020
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Edwards has a clear message: If New Zealand businesses undermine the issue of privacy, they will ruin their business.
Unprotected machine identities costing firms billions - report
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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venafi
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global economy
Poorly protected machine identities are costing firms between USD $51 billion and USD $72 billion globally, according to a report by Venafi and AIR Worldwide.
Microsoft bolsters threat prevention capabilities for enterprises
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Microsoft integrates AI and automation into its cybersecurity arsenal, enhancing Microsoft Threat Protection, Azure Sentinel, and Insider Risk Management.
GSMA reveals 2020 GLOMO Awards winners
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
The awards included 35 categories ranging from 5G leadership to mobile apps, mobile network infrastructure, diversity in tech, and STEAM efforts for children.
Google expands Titan security keys across parts of EU & Asia
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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google
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fido alliance
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security keys
Google's Titan security keys are now available in Canada, France, Japan, and several European countries, enhancing protection for high-risk users.
Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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oracle
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ethics
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dei
Over 7,000 Oracle employees urge the company to reassess its ethics and diversity stance after founder Larry Ellison's public support for Donald Trump.
Dell Technologies sells RSA for US$2 billion
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Clarke reveals that RSA and Dell Technologies developed different strategies to meet different business needs with different go-to-market models.
Digital wellness key to superior employee experience - Citrix study
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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virtualisation
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daas
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workplace
Digital wellness reflects the way that workplaces and their employees create an intentional and healthy relationship with workplace technology.
Singapore ABS grants Huawei Cloud OSPAR attestation
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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huawei
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huawei cloud
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technology gifts
The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) has granted Huawei Cloud the Outsourced Service Provider Audit Report (OSPAR) attestation this month.
Grandstream adds two new Wi-Fi access points to GWN range
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Grandstream expands its GWN Wi-Fi range with the launch of the GWN7630LR for large enterprises and the GWN7602 for smaller businesses.
Big Data Exchange to construct Nanjing data center in China
Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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hyperscale
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colocation
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data center construction
Big Data Exchange (BDx) is set to launch a strategic new data centre in Nanjing by June 2020, offering 3,800 racks for international and domestic clients.
Cisco Australia reports $16m loss
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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uc
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cisco
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collaboration
Cisco Systems Australia's latest annual report has indicated a $16,118,000 loss for the period ended 27 July 2019.
UK's cybersecurity laws 'crying out for reform'
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
UK's Computer Misuse Act 1990 needs urgent reform to enable cybersecurity professionals to combat cybercrime effectively, says report.
Generation Z holds more power in firms' tech purchasing decisions
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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apm
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lcnc
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software development
Generation Z (Gen Z) is the newest generation in the global workforce, and already it is having an impact on how businesses harness technology.
VMware eyes AI-based network analytics through Nyansa buyout
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The addition of Nyansa's capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning will complement VMware's existing network and security portfolio.
Microsoft's 'moonshot' goals to be carbon negative by 2030
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
The company also aims to remove all carbon it has directly or indirectly emitted into the environment by 2050.
Elastic announces general availability of Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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open source
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microsoft
Elastic has announced the maturation of its Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes from its beta phase and into general availability this month.
Callaghan Innovation boosts support for deep tech startups
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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healthtech
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software development
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callaghan innovation
Callaghan Innovation's Vic Crone announced the new programmes this week, which are designed to help turn tech and science into successful businesses.