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.
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Interview: Sitecore explains why personalisation is key to customer experience
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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bi
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big data
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crm
But what does a personalised experience look like? We spoke to Sitecore’s director, commerce, Mark Johnson, to find out.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Security Centric?
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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smb
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security centric
Security Centric: An Australian-based infosec consulting firm specializing in managing cybersecurity risks. We chat with principal Sash Vasilevski.
'Cyber Champions' best placed in the balance of cyber resilience and business strategy - Accenture report
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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partner programmes
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accenture
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business strategy
The State of Cybersecurity Resilience 2021 report by Accenture reveals that 'Cyber Champions' lead the way in organisations' cyber resilience.
Interview: Sitecore explains why 'composable' will be the future of the digital experience
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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cx
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martech
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open source
The rise of 'composable' architecture in the IT industry is allowing businesses to focus on immediate needs and outpace the competition by 80%.
Interview: Sitecore on the importance of digital touchpoints during the eCommerce revolution
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
2020 marked the dawn of a new decade, new disruption, and a monumental journey for commerce. Something changed for every business, everywhere, at the same time.
Webinar: How rhipe simplified its IT workflows & how you can too
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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app development
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it automation
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apm
Global organisations struggling to complete IT projects due to increasing demands and limited budgets, according to a new survey. (110 characters).
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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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks have doubled globally in 2021, with Australia experiencing a sharp rise in attacks on critical infrastructure.
Why a modern app development platform is essential for every enterprise toolkit
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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app development
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devops
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apm
OutSystems named as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms 2021. Find out more.
It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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mbie
Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.
Jabra's Evolve2 75 headset is engineered for hybrid workplaces
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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uc
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wfh
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jabra
The Evolve2 75 is the first in the Evolve line of headsets to feature Jabra’s fully adjustable Advanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
The deepfake dilemma: How it affects privacy, security & law in Aotearoa
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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netsafe
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cios
Deepfakes, videos that replace a person's face with someone else's using AI, raise concerns over morality, legality, privacy, and online harm.
Green Light Worldwide welcomes new NZ senior resource manager Regie Saylo
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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it services
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workforce management
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green light
Regie Saylo joins Green Light as senior resource manager for New Zealand, aiming to enhance local recruitment efforts.
IDC and GBG examine the Australian perspective on digital identity verification
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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identity
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online verification
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cios
Webinar explores the challenges of customer identity and verification in Australia, covering biometrics and consumer preferences.
Nitro to acquire Belgian eSign company Connective for AU$110m
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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m&a
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esignature
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capital raising
Nitro will raise AU$140 million to support the purchase, comprising $80 institutional placement and $60 million accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer.
A day in the life: How Poly technologies support the flexible hybrid workforce
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Bondi Beach frames the perfect start to the day - a walk, a coffee, breakfast, and the ability to work from her home office with the technologies she needs.
NZ pours billions into IoT - so what are we doing to secure it?
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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ddos
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iot
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cybersecurity
New Zealand's IoT market is expected to reach NZ$20 billion by 2021. But is enough attention being paid to IoT security?.
Hands-on review: Yubico's YubiKey Bio brings no-nonsense biometrics to 2FA
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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biometrics
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pam
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gaming
Yubico's YubiKey Bio offers portable, biometric authentication across different platforms and services, making multi-factor authentication easy and secure.
How CHG-MERIDIAN will transform asset management in New Zealand
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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sustainable it
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asset tracker
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lifecycle asset management
The international firm is an independent provider of technology services to more than 12,000 customers in 28 countries.
Despite rising security budgets, businesses still paying ransom - report
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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pam
The way cybercriminals use and manipulate ransomware in an effort to extract money from businesses has changed.
Hyland crowned Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms for 12th consecutive year
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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cloud services
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creative technologies
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content creation
Hyland has been recognized as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms for the 12th year in a row.
The LEGO Super Mario universe is getting kinda spooky
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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gaming
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technology gifts
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nintendo
LEGO has announced three spooky expansion sets for the LEGO Super Mario universe, featuring characters like Boo and King Boo. Available from 1 January 2022.
Interview: SolarWinds explores databases & DataOps in the cloud-first era
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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cloud services
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db
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solarwinds
Thomas LaRock talks us through DBA, DataOps, and how SolarWinds is helping organisations navigate challenges and opportunities in their journeys.
You're invited for breakfast bites: Who's winning the direct-to-consumer battle in eCommerce
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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similarweb
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ecommerce
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retailers
DTC trend gains momentum as brands recognize the benefits of engaging with customers directly. Find out who is winning in this sector.
Q&A: Green Light Worldwide's Vinny Narain chats about the company's plans for NZ
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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it services
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workforce management
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green light
Green Light Worldwide establishes boots-on-the-ground presence in New Zealand with new hires and renewed commitment.