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
The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
Cryptopia went from launch to managing funds for 1.4 million investors to a significant data breach and its inevitable death - all in just five years.
Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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malware
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edge security
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zero trust security
Ransomware attacks have doubled globally in 2021, with Australia experiencing a sharp rise in attacks on critical infrastructure.
Despite rising security budgets, businesses still paying ransom - report
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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pam
The way cybercriminals use and manipulate ransomware in an effort to extract money from businesses has changed.
Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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e-commerce
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marketing
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sales
Black Friday and Boxing Day online sales in Australia have seen a 50% increase in traffic as consumers embrace online shopping, says Similarweb.
The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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government
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netsafe
From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
Interview: Invicti's Mark Ralls on the new defining age for web application security
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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tablets
Invicti, the cybersecurity firm, has combined web application security expertise from its 2018 merger of Netsparker and Acunetix.
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Mobile Mentor's Modern Work Assessment tackles the security & employee productivity challenge
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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endpoint protection
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hcm
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edr
Mobile Mentor offers a Modern Work Assessment to help businesses balance productivity and security in Microsoft technologies.
Interview: Mobile Mentor's take on what it means to be an award-winning Microsoft partner
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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mdm
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healthtech
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microsoft
Mobile Mentor, a New Zealand-founded company, has been named the global 2021 Microsoft Partner of the Year for Modern Endpoint Management.
Interview: Infosys CISO Vishal Salvi on cybersecurity and Cyber Defence Centres
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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strategy
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orchestration
We spoke to CISO Vishal Salvi to learn more about the company's approach to cybersecurity and what it means for customers.
How PAM can help to prevent major security disasters like Colonial Pipeline
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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manufacturing
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pam
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cybersecurity
When a cyber attack on the United States Colonial Pipeline erupted in May this year, the fallout was almost unthinkable.
Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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uc
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.
EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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uc
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supply chain
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apple
What if there was a way to extend the lifespan of products before they end up in landfill? Device repairability seems like a logical step.
Navégalo builds on ranking as a top data center provider in LATAM
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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ddos
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hyperscale
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colocation
Navégalo is able to provide quality services at an excellent price for all companies with operations anywhere in Central America.
Why Laminar Communications is all-a-chatter about messaging app LamChat
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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apm
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lcnc
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open source
Brisbane-based IT company, Laminar Communications, has developed LamChat, a free messaging system and app that prioritizes privacy and security.
One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.
Global Switch opens final stage of Hong Kong data center
Mon, 29th Mar 2021
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Global Switch completes final stage of Hong Kong data center, bringing total floor space to 70,228 sqm and power supply capacity to 100MVA.
Case study: How Pattern helped SimTutor secure online education
Mon, 29th Mar 2021
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saas
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edutech
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e-learning
SimTutor provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed for online healthcare education and e-learning content creators.
APAC drives multi-billion dollar growth in private network deployments
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
Asia Pacific countries are leading the way in private network deployments, creating a market worth $7bn by 2025, says ABI Research.
Take a virtual tour of Digital Realty's third Singapore data center
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Digital Realty to open its largest data center in Singapore in April, offering full retail colocation services.
Interview: It's time to rename MDM to Modern Device Management
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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malware
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mdm
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zero trust security
Mobile device management is no longer about being tied to physical devices - in fact, IT administrators shouldn't even need to go near them.