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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
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UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed
Wed, 19th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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outage
Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.
Webinar: Managing fraud risk with a culture of compliance
Fri, 14th May 2021
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risk & compliance
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sap
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fraud
Organisations are vulnerable to fraud and compliance risks that could deal significant damage if they are not properly protected and managed.
How machine learning is powering the cognitive search for COVID-19 answers
Fri, 14th May 2021
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public cloud
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healthtech
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microsoft
Microsoft has developed an online search tool called COVID-19 Search, using machine learning to provide accurate and timely information about the pandemic.
76 breaches reported in first four months of revamped Privacy Act
Mon, 10th May 2021
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Barely four months since the Privacy Act 2020 came into force, early indications appear to suggest that mandatory breach reporting regulations are working.
You're invited: Join CorPlan in Wellington for IBM Think 2021
Thu, 6th May 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
Don't miss out on the IBM Think 2021 watch party in Wellington on 12th May, hosted by AI and cloud leader, CorPlan. Register now!.
LEGO announces second series of VIDIYO stages, BeatBoxes & Bandmates
Tue, 4th May 2021
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apps
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lego
LEGO is once again on point with its amazing design aesthetic because the series is full of cute characters and setpieces.
A look at the MS Exchange zero-days and how to protect your business
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Every organisationusing Microsoft Exchange must patch their on-premise servers immediately and scan their networks for signs of malicious activity.
Why Laminar Communications is all-a-chatter about messaging app LamChat
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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apm
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low-code
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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.
Webinar: Automated expense management for SMBs in Australia
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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sap
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expense management
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sap concur
Come along to this webinar to learn about SMBs' challenges, how they overcame these challenges, and business benefits.
University of Waikato launches AI research institute 'Te Ipu o te Mahara'
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Te Ipu o te Mahara, which means ‘A Receptacle of Consciousness’, is an institute that will explore real-time analytics in big data and machine learning.
Dynabook expands education laptop range with 11.6' Dynabook E-10S
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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notebook
Dynabook introduces the new Dynabook E10-S laptop, designed for the education market, weighing just 1.15kg and featuring a 11.6 HD display.
10 things you didn't know about Kiwi ICT company Advantage
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Advantage is one of New Zealand’s most established IT providers with offices in Auckland and Palmerston North.
It’s Luigi time! Guess who’s finally joining the LEGO Mario world
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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super mario
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lego
Luigi is finally joining LEGO Super Mario, with a new course and characters. The Luigi Starter Course will be available from August 1 for $89.99.
Malicious cryptominer exploits MS Exchange Server vulnerabilities
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities despite warnings. Attacks include ransomware and cryptomining malware. Patching is crucial.
The sky’s the limit: Serko & Booking.com bring corporate travel to life
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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uc
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public cloud
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microsoft
With travel comes the requirement for flights, rental cars, and hotels. Behind all of that is a Kiwi success story by the name of Serko.
Dynatrace builds 500+ integrations into Software Intelligence Hub
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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devops
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multi-cloud
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apm
Dynatrace launches Software Intelligence Hub, offering over 500 integrations for easier access to technology solutions.
Dynatrace introduces cloud-based automation to software development
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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devops
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apm
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low-code
A new Cloud Automation Module leverages the Dynatrace Platform to automate and orchestrate the software development lifecycle.
University of Waikato installs NVIDIA supercomputer to advance AI research
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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ai
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nvidia
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university of waikato
Supercomputer dubbed 'The Ferrari of computing' installed at University of Waikato to boost AI research capabilities.
Brantas brings tech to the hospitality sector in post-COVID-19 New Zealand
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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baycom
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m&a
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hospitality
ITC solutions integrator BayCom has acquired Brantas International Technology to bring smart technology to the hospitality industry in the post-COVID-19 world.
Empowering the hybrid workforce with the right technologies
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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uc
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Headsets need to be able to block loud background sounds that can often get in the way of working or videoconferences. Nobody wants to hear a lawnmower.