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 12
Amazon rumoured to buy Israel DR firm CloudEndure
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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dr
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public cloud
Amazon is rumoured to be buying Israeli cloud computing startup CloudEndure for USD $200 million, sparking intrigue in the tech community.
Who's going to dominate the disaster recovery as-a-service market through to 2028?
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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dr
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healthtech
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cloud services
Western Europe and North America are poised to dominate the global DRaaS market through 2028, with Future Market Insights predicting a 38.5% CAGR in the sector.
Cloudera completes Hortonworks merger
Mon, 7th Jan 2019
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multi-cloud
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open source
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cloud services
Cloudera has finalised its merger with Hortonworks to pioneer an enterprise data cloud, promising unprecedented data insights and analytics flexibility.
Nutanix snaps up leader spot in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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public cloud
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Nutanix has scored a position as a leader on the November 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure.
NZ-Dutch startup to send $3.35 million into space
Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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spacetech
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dawn aerospace
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satellite
Investors will soon be sending $3.35 million into space – and helping Kiwi-Dutch startup Dawn Aerospace to make it happen.
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.
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.
Accenture 'largest Oracle Cloud integrator in ANZ'
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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cloud services
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oracle
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accenture
Accenture acquires PrimeQ, cementing its position as the top Oracle Cloud integrator in Australia and New Zealand, bolstering digital transformations.
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.
simPRO launches VoIP solution in NZ
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Job management company simPRO has rolled out a new VoIP phone solution for New Zealand trade service businesses.
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.
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.
AWS announces two new Marketplace features
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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rpa
Now customers and marketplace sellers have the ability to use a private marketplace, as well as a dedicated marketplace for containers.
AWS offers inside look at its work with the public sector
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The company's Public Sector Partner Program grew almost 40% this year, with more than 800 partners now on board.
Huawei & Spark get slugged again: GCSB terminates proposed 5G network plans
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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gcsb
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huawei
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spark
This afternoon the GCSB denied Spark's proposal to deploy Huawei 5G equipment across its future Radio Access Network.
AWS simplifies data collection from IoT & edge devices
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iot
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced four new services that will simplify the collection of data from internet of things (IoT) applications and edge devices.
AWS RoboMaker supports future of robotics development
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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robots
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is venturing deeper in the world of robotics services for developers with the launch of AWS RoboMaker.
Europol cracks down on counterfeit sites; arrests 12 people
Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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counterfeits
Europol and law enforcement authorities from 26 countries have dismantled an online counterfeit goods ring and arrested 12 people.
Microservices firewall firm Alcide raises $7m for expansion
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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devops
An Israel-based cybersecurity firm has raised $7 million in Series A funding just seven months after launching its platform.
Phishing: It's all too easy on mobile devices
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
Phishing attacks are surging on mobile devices, with 56% of users last year falling prey. Yet, firms like Lookout are stepping up with robust defences.