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 2
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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supply chain
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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gaming
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biometrics
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pam
Yubico's YubiKey Bio offers portable, biometric authentication across different platforms and services, making multi-factor authentication easy and secure.
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.
Hyland crowned Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms for 12th consecutive year
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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healthtech
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cloud services
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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.
Interview: SolarWinds explores databases & DataOps in the cloud-first era
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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microsoft
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cloud services
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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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e-commerce
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similarweb
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customer success
DTC trend gains momentum as brands recognize the benefits of engaging with customers directly. Find out who is winning in this sector.
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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supply chain
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ai
Infosys' Bali (Balakrishna) D. chats about AI evolution, and how the company uses AI within to serve its customers.
How retailers can keep staff and customers safe with Motorola solutions
Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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motorola
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progility technologies
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safety
With Motorola's range, retailers will have peace of mind that their store environment is always safe and providing the best shopping experience possible.
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.
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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martech
Enterprise collaboration environments are now powerhouses of efficiency designed to make business communication seamless and simple in today's busy environment.
International E-Waste Day: Recycle your gadgets, save the earth
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Today is International E-Waste Day, shedding light on the increasing problem of electronic waste and the need for action.
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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martech
At the time of writing, Teams has upwards of 250 million daily active users, all of whom are making the most of the benefits.
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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martech
Enghouse Interactive explains the benefits of integrating call recording with Microsoft Teams for contact centres.
OutSystems' OSDC 2021 event puts development at the forefront of IT - exactly where it should be
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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uc
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martech
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supply chain
The Outsystems Developer Conference (OSDC) 2021 event is coming on 17 & 18 November, promising something for every developer.
ManageEngine's Desktop Central provides centralised endpoint management for enterprise devices
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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partner programmes
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manageengine
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managed services
ManageEngine's Desktop Central is a unified endpoint management solution designed for managed service providers (MSPs) and in-house IT managers alike.
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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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.
Webinar: Sophos explains how to break a hacker's heart and ruin their day
Mon, 27th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Hackers' actions can bring down businesses, infrastructure, and even entire countries. But what if they could no longer do any of these things?.
Five reasons you need vulnerability management for business-critical applications
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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digital transformation
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application security
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cybersecurity
Organisations need to prioritize vulnerability management for their business-critical applications, says security firm Onapsis.
All the highlights from the opening keynote at Nutanix .NEXT
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Nutanix CEO Rajiv Ramaswami discusses adaptation during the pandemic and the importance of technology at the .NEXT conference.