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 4
Networks shrouded in lack of visibility - SANS Institute report
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
More than half survey of respondents believe that a lack of network visibility poses high or very high risks to their organisation.
Interview: Radware discusses DDoS amid soaring internet usage
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
Radware's Yaniv Hoffman reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic and the proliferation of IoT devices have led to surging DDoS attacks amid escalating internet usage.
Interview: Acronis CEO talks cybersecurity against a pandemic backdrop
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
As remote working surges amidst the pandemic, Acronis CEO Serguei Beloussov discusses rising cyber threats and the essentials of cyber protection.
Alkira emerges from 'stealth mode' to unveil first cloud offering
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Cloud-native firm Alkira, bolstered by a USD $30 million raise, unveils its first on-demand multi-cloud service, Alkira Cloud Services Exchange.
Digital Realty powers on third Singapore data center
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital realty
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undersea cables
Digital Realty launches its third data center in Singapore, adding 50 megawatts of power and 34,000 sq.m of space to support the region's digital economy.
NAKIVO launches new backup functionality for Office 365 & Oracle RMAN
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
Two latest releases introduce new features to NAKIVO Backup & Replication: reliable backup and recovery for Oracle databases and Office 365 application data.
SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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workplace
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sas
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dei
The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.
CompTIA launches COVID-19 resources forum for tech industry
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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comptia
IT and tech industry forum CompTIA has created an interactive online forum dedicated to serving technology firms and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Data traffic soars as world turns to internet for work & play
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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uc
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Internet traffic surges as global communities turn to digital platforms for work, communication, and entertainment amid coronavirus lockdowns.
HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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dr
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supply chain
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cloud services
HP outlines its plans to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased cleaning, remote working policies, and customer support.
Twitter aims to be 'world's most diverse & inclusive tech company'
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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hashtag
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x
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workforce technology
Twitter aims to be the world's most diverse and inclusive tech company by setting ambitious diversity targets and implementing an inclusive hiring program.
CommsChoice expands routing capability to support UC future
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
The company focused on expanding its Session Border Controller (SBC) network in several locations: Sydney, Singapore, London, Frankfurt, San Jose and Virginia.
Fortinet updates FortiOS & launches next-gen firewall product
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Fortinet has recently released updates to its FortiOS cybersecurity platform, as well as a new FortiGate next-generation firewall product to its portfolio.
Singapore firms sceptical of public cloud due to security concerns
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Security concerns are causing significant hesitation among Singaporean firms in adopting public cloud, per a Barracuda survey, despite plans for future use.
Google Cloud commits to AU with new Melbourne region
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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edge computing
Google Cloud extends its commitment in Australia with a new Melbourne region set to launch in 2021, boosting infrastructure and job creation.
Tauranga agtech firm recognised on the world stage
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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robots
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agricultural technology
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it automation
Tauranga-based agtech firm Robotics Plus has received worldwide recognition on the Top 50 AgTech companies, as ranked on the THRIVE Top 50.
Microsoft bolsters threat prevention capabilities for enterprises
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Microsoft integrates AI and automation into its cybersecurity arsenal, enhancing Microsoft Threat Protection, Azure Sentinel, and Insider Risk Management.
Cisco launches SecureX, a cloud-native security platform
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
The company describes SecureX as a platform that provides visibility into security processes, including detection of unknown threats and policy violations.
Silver Peak SD-WAN enables optimal Office 365 user experience
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Silver Peak's Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform enhances Office 365 user experience with intelligent traffic management, boosting performance and efficiency.
GSMA reveals 2020 GLOMO Awards winners
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
The awards included 35 categories ranging from 5G leadership to mobile apps, mobile network infrastructure, diversity in tech, and STEAM efforts for children.