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.
Stories by Sara - Page 162
Datto celebrates massive year: 174% revenue increase & 100 new reseller partners
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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cloud services
Datto's revenue soars by 174%, signalling robust growth with 100+ new partners and a 600% increase in backup devices across ANZ.
ZNV & Cloudera target big data analytics management in data centers
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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big data
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colocation
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ZNV launches WeKeeper, a big data solution for data center managers, aiming to reduce downtime and save on expenses and energy.
ResellerClub to offer G Suite through 200,000 sub-resellers worldwide
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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google
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resellers
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g suite
The ResellerClub platform is offering Google's G-Suite to around 200,000 sub-resellers in more than 150 countries, including China & Indonesia.
Keio University & Zadara bulk up hybrid cloud storage capacity
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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colocation
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hybrid cloud
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zadara
Japan's Keio University addresses disaster recovery and cost challenges with new storage-as-a-service solution.
China Telecom Global looks to African data center for intercontinental connectivity
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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undersea cables
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dijbouti data center
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china telecom
The Dijbouti Data Center will support China Telecom Global's expansion and the Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe (SEA-ME-WE 5) cable.
Australian computer software spend reaches record high in Q316
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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software
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it spending
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suitebox
Australian computer software spend has accounted for a record $3.75 billion in the third quarter. That amount is expected to grow rapidly next year.
Why Cloudera is quickly becoming the 'backbone' of enterprise data hubs
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Cloudera Enterprise is fast becoming the 'backbone' of enterprise data hubs as customers journey their way to digital transformation.
Ixia's Singapore Executive Briefing Center a safe haven for cyber defence simulations
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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ddos
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firewall
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network management
Ixia's new Asia Pacific Executive Briefing Center in Singapore aims to help organizations test, monitor and defend their networks.
Govt's new online tool to help Kiwi girls & women into STEM careers
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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women in technology
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nz government
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stem
New Zealand launches STEM Directory to bridge the gender gap and guide Kiwi girls towards tech careers.
Yahoo! Japan bumps up data center capacity through Infinera solutions
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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colocation
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undersea cables
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yahoo
Yahoo! Japan's Osaka data centers are now being interconnected by Infinera's Cloud Xpress, bringing hyper-scale density and operational simplicity.
200,000 .kiwi domain names put on hold to stop rise in cyber squatting
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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web development
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domain names
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dot kiwi
Two companies are taking a stand against cyber squatting and domain abuse by putting 200,000 .kiwi domain names on hold for a year.
Hands-on review: Fugoo Sport XL portable Bluetooth speaker
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
Built to be carried along on beach parties, boat outings or whatever you have planned, this speaker has weight to it. But does the sound stack up?.
base2Services enlisted into new AWS Public Sector Partner Program
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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devops
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hyperscale
base2Services is now officially part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) newly-launched Public Sector Partner Program in the Government category.
Dell Boomi ups ANZ ante with three new senior sales hires
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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sales
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boomi
Dell Boomi is championing its successful move into Australia and New Zealand and has signed up three new senior hires to cope with local demand.
Strategic partnership hones in on 3D printing in construction market
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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3d printing
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collaboration
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market
Jiayuan International and WinSun Decoration design want to promote 3D printing in construction, expanding its use in the industry.
Datapipe walks away with Asia Pacific Cloud Company of the Year award
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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ddos
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iaas
Datapipe has come out on top as the Asia Pacific Managed Cloud Company of the Year at the 2016 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards.
CenturyLink edges closer to Uptime Institute M&O stamp of approval
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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colocation
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centurylink
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uptime institute
CenturyLink is on track to become the first global provider to achieve Uptime Institute Management and Operations certifications for its data centers.
Interview: How Jucebox made one IoT connectivity device to rule them all
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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iot
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connectivity
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jucebox
New Zealand startup JUCEBOX aims to connect all smart devices with its universal device enabler for homes and businesses. @Jucebox #IoT #startups.
Datagate Innovation oversubscribes $500,000 rights issue; seeks new investors
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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enprise group
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datagate innovation
Cloud software startup Datagate Innovation has oversubscribed a $500,000 rights issue to existing shareholders and is now extending the issue.
Will 2017 be the year of internet comms and phone number security?
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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contact centre
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martech
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chatbots
Enterprise communications are about to get bigger, broader and better in 2017 as the continuous drive towards innovation kicks up a notch.
RedShield's CTO on the iSANZ win — and why he wants your security problems
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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managed services
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Kiwi cybersecurity firm RedShield's CTO celebrates iSANZ win and seeks your unique security challenges.
APC by Schneider Electric takes partners on jam-packed trip to Italy
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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data centre maintenance / management
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partner programmes
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power / energy
Six lucky members of APC by Schneider Electric's Australia and New Zealand partner community have just returned from Italy as part of a study tour.
Aussie firm takes bigger bite of Asian market with new Hong Kong PoP
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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network management
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Australian-based tech company MNF Group has secured its space in the Hong Kong Point of Presence (PoP) space, with a new facility in the region.
Commerce Commission delays final decision on Sky-Vodafone merger
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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commerce commission
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sky
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2degrees
The deadline for the final decision on the proposed Sky-Vodafone merger has been pushed back to February due to a high number of submissions and a hea.