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 50
Homegrown stress relief app to be launched next year
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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software development
The University of Auckland and RUN are developing BadGood, a playful app designed to revolutionise stress relief by utilising smartphones' full capabilities.
25% of malicious emails still make it through to recipients
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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email security
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mimecast
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malicious emails
Popular email security programmes may fail to detect as much as 25% of all emails with malicious or dangerous attachments, a study from Mimecast says.
Google Cloud, Palo Alto Networks extend partnership
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks have extended their partnership to include more security features and customer support for all major public clouds.
Human value must be put back in marketing - report
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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martech
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marketing
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accenture interactive
Fjord Trends 2019 suggests that human value is about to be put back in the centre of innovation, with a focus on quiet and meaning in a noisy world.
Wine firm uses AR to tell its story right on the bottle
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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marketing
A Central Otago wine company is using augmented reality (AR) and a 'digital first' strategy to change the way it builds its brand and engages with customers.
DigiCert conquers Google's distrust of Symantec certs
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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quantum computing
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google
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symantec
DigiCert has successfully restored trust for its Symantec security certificates after Google's automatic distrust.
Telesmart to deliver Cloud Calling for Microsoft Teams
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
New Zealand's Telesmart becomes the first provider in the country to offer Cloud Calling for Microsoft Teams, enhancing external voice connectivity.
Jade Software & Ambit take chatbots to next level of AI
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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crm
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uc
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martech
Jade Software and Ambit partner to deliver advanced AI chatbots, aiming to revolutionise customer service through natural and realistic digital experiences.
Meet Rentbot, the chatbot that can help with tenancy law
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
If you find yourself in a tricky situation - or if you just want to understand your rights as a landlord or tenant, you can now turn to a chatbot for help.
Hootsuite's five social trends marketers should take note of
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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cx
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martech
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social media
These trends should keep marketers, customer experience leaders, social media professionals and executives awake at night.
Quora's been breached: Users, change your passwords
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Quora's 100 million users are the latest targets in a major data breach, but at least the company has moved quickly to contain it.
OPPO completes 'world first' 5G multiparty video call
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
OPPO has achieved a groundbreaking 5G multiparty video call, lasting over 17 minutes, showcasing smooth connectivity and low latency.
NeuVector adds additional features to Kubernetes security platform
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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virtualisation
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open source
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microsoft
NeuVector enhances Kubernetes security with new features that prevent vulnerabilities from reaching production, ensuring safer container orchestration.
AVI Networks makes play for ANZ channel
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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multi-cloud
Avi Networks expands into Australia and New Zealand with new regional VP George Tsoukas and plans to announce a distributor for the region soon.
Sophos XG Firewall adds lateral movement protection
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The new capabilities will help to prevent targeted, manual cyber attacks and exploits from further infiltrating a compromised network.
T'is the season SMBs may close their doors
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New Zealand's SMBs face a tough holiday season, with as many as half to close within two years. NexGen Group advises knowing when to quit could be beneficial.
Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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uc
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endpoint protection
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email security
Despite the crackdowns, Microsoft warns that these scams persist and target everyone, no matter their age or location.
EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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physical security
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deception technology
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nato
Travellers through Hungary, Greece and Latvia may soon encounter a lie detector when they try to cross the border.
Dell.com customers urged to change passwords after breach
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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network infrastructure
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Dell is asking all of its Dell.com customers to change their passwords after it detected 'unauthorised activity' on its network earlier this month.
Huawei seeks urgent meeting with Govt about Spark 5G ban saga
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Huawei requests urgent meeting with New Zealand government to discuss the reasons behind its ban from working with Spark on 5G network upgrade.