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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.

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McAfee Enterprise & FireEye predict the cyber threats you can expect to see in 2022
Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity heavyweights McAfee Enterprise and FireEye share predictions on the cyber threat landscape in 2022.
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Interview: Advantage MD Brad Pearpoint talks managed security in NZ
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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managed services
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ddos
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partner programmes
Advantage, a New Zealand IT company, has thrived for over 37 years by evolving its services to meet changing cyber threats including managed security.
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Hands-on review: The Google Nest Cam (2nd gen) and Nest Doorbell
Mon, 1st Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Since 2014, Google has been churning out Nest products left, right and centre. We take a look at the Nest Doorbell and the 2nd generation indoor wired Nest Cam.
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The power of AI: An interview with Infosys Head of AI & Automation, Balakrishna DR
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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ai
Infosys' Bali (Balakrishna) D. chats about AI evolution, and how the company uses AI within to serve its customers.
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It's time for Kiwis to define the meaning of digital identity in Aotearoa
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
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nz government
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cios
NZ's push for digital identity gains ground as new bill passes first reading.
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Green Light ramps up expansion with appointment of Vinny Narain as business development manager
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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it services
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nz expansion
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green light
Vinny Narain will focus on driving outcomes for business development in New Zealand, supporting the company’s local expansion.
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How retailers can keep staff and customers safe with Motorola solutions
Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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motorola
With Motorola’s range, retailers will have peace of mind that their store environment is always safe and providing the best shopping experience possible.
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Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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advantage nz
Cyber Smart Week, led by CERT NZ, aims to improve cybersecurity and raise awareness of cyber threats in New Zealand.
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Forcepoint acquires Bitglass to bolster Security Service Edge
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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casb
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Forcepoint to acquire Bitglass, integrating its cloud-native SSE platform into its cybersecurity offerings. Read more here.
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Forcepoint promotes simplicity, growth, and partner-led services for channel ecosystem
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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partner programmes
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casb
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cybersecurity
Forcepoint is refreshing its Global Partner Program with new services and a new partner tier, focusing on simplicity and growth.
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Microsoft & Enghouse Interactive bring the best of Teams to the contact centre
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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crm
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uc
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microsoft
Enterprise collaboration environments are now powerhouses of efficiency designed to make business communication seamless and simple in today’s busy environment.
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International E-Waste Day: Recycle your gadgets, save the earth
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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contact centre
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voip
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microsoft teams
Today is International E-Waste Day, shedding light on the increasing problem of electronic waste and the need for action.
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How contact centres can realise the benefits of Microsoft Teams
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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crm
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uc
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microsoft
At the time of writing, Teams has upwards of 250 million daily active users, all of whom are making the most of the benefits.
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Understanding the primary approaches to call recording in Microsoft Teams
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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crm
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uc
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microsoft
Enghouse Interactive explains the benefits of integrating call recording with Microsoft Teams for contact centres.
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OutSystems' OSDC 2021 event puts development at the forefront of IT - exactly where it should be
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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contact centre
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martech
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chatbots
The Outsystems Developer Conference (OSDC) 2021 event is coming on 17 & 18 November, promising something for every developer.
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Kordia launches Cyber Academy scholarship to boost Kiwis' cybersecurity skills
Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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it training
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cybersecurity
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kordia
The Kordia Cyber Academy will award scholarships to 12 participants, who will detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents every day during the course.
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ManageEngine's Desktop Central provides centralised endpoint management for enterprise devices
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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managed services
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partner programmes
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manageengine
ManageEngine’s Desktop Central is a unified endpoint management solution designed for managed service providers (MSPs) and in-house IT managers alike.
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Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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sales
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online shopping
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digital marketing
Black Friday and Boxing Day online sales in Australia have seen a 50% increase in traffic as consumers embrace online shopping, says Similarweb.
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The who’s who of NZ’s government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
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netsafe
NZ champions cyber defence amid rising tech innovation.
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Building cyber capacity and resilience for our digital future
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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it training
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
The journey to cyber resilience varies for every nation, but collaboration and education are key, according to Kaspersky.
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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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cios
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security vulnerabilities
Invicti, the cybersecurity firm, has combined web application security expertise from its 2018 merger of Netsparker and Acunetix. .
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Aquila Technology customers urged to change passwords after data breach
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
A data breach of the Lower Hutt retailer's systems may have compromised customers’ personal and credit card information.
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Interview: Ingram Micro on why VMworld 2021 is an event not to be missed
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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virtualisation
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it automation
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multi-cloud
VMworld 2021, featuring Will Smith and Michael J. Fox, is just days away. Don't miss this legendary event! (110 characters).
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Why you need to check out this range of essential MagSafe products for the iPhone
Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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smartphones
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apple
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technology gifts
STM Goods introduces the MagSafe range, including the Mag Arm, Mag Pod, and Mag Loop, perfect for iPhone users in need of convenient accessories.