About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
Journalist
Currently working as a freelance writer and content creator, Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.
Stories by Catherine
Lifecycle Software predicts 2025 telecom industry trends
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data protection
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smart cities
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cx
Lifecycle Software predicts that 2025 will see a rise in Mobile Virtual Network Operators, AI regulation challenges, and significant advancements in 6G technology.
Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.
Ipsotek partners with Spark NZ to launch AI Vision platform
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edge computing
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telco
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cctv
Ipsotek has partnered with Spark New Zealand to launch Spark AI Vision, an innovative AI Computer Vision platform to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.
Solace unveils micro-integrations for real-time data flow
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saas
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migration
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digital transformation
Solace has unveiled its new PubSub+ Micro-Integrations, enhancing real-time connectivity across various enterprise technologies for improved data integration.
Financial Services face cyber risk disconnect, says study
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digital transformation
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phishing
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cybersecurity
A recent study reveals a troubling disconnect in Financial Services, with 82% of cyber risk owners believing employees are engaged in security training, yet 69% report low engagement.
Cohesity completes merger with Veritas, becomes largest data protection software provider
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data protection
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genai
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nvidia
Cohesity has merged with Veritas' data protection business, emerging as the world's largest data protection software provider, securing over $1.7 billion in revenue.
Study reveals NZ MPs' carbon emissions from air travel
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sustainability
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green party
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parliament
A study by Pure SEO highlights MPs in New Zealand may underreport carbon emissions from air travel, raising concerns over accountability and data tracking.
GitGuardian unveils strategy to protect non-human identities
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network infrastructure
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cloud security
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api
GitGuardian has launched a Non-Human Identity Security strategy to enhance the management of NHIs and their secrets, addressing enterprise security challenges.
Chinese cyberespionage targets European IT service firms
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malware
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cybersecurity
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data management
A new cyberespionage campaign, named 'Operation Digital Eye', has emerged, targeting IT service providers in Southern Europe to infiltrate digital supply chains.
Quanta Services Australia partners with IFS to support growth
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digital transformation
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hcm
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erp
Quanta Services Australia has selected IFS to implement its AI-powered ERP platform, IFS Cloud, to streamline operations and support growth across its divisions.
OfficeMax invests NZD $750,000 in wearable tech upgrade
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wearables
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network infrastructure
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productivity
OfficeMax has invested NZD $750,000 in wearable glove scanning technology to enhance productivity by 20% at its Auckland Distribution Centre.
ACS & DTA partner to enhance digital skills in public sector
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digital transformation
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collaboration
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public sector
The Australian Computer Society and the Digital Transformation Agency have signed a MoU to enhance digital skills in the public sector, boosting service delivery.
Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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ird
A Maori-led fintech initiative in New Zealand aims to raise over $100 million in investment with the launch of the Quay Cove Ethereum Growth Fund.
Voluntas Elevate & Afinico partner for business growth
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ai
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incubator
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entrepreneurship
Voluntas Elevate and Afinico have teamed up to support New Zealand businesses in scaling from $1 million to $100 million in annual revenue.
LexisNexis to acquire IDVerse for advanced AI fraud tools
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced plans to acquire IDVerse, aiming to enhance its fraud management capabilities with AI-powered technology.
Loop acquires Wonderment to enhance Shopify solutions
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Loop has acquired Wonderment to enhance its commerce operations for Shopify merchants, combining AI insights with real-time shipment tracking.
Twilio recognised as leader in IDC MarketScape for CDP 2024
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Twilio has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Customer Data Platforms for B2C users for 2024-2025, highlighting its innovative solutions.
Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows
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malware
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endpoint protection
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application security
Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.
Cohesity completes acquisition of Veritas data protection unit
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data protection
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multi-cloud
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genai
Cohesity has acquired Veritas' data protection business, becoming the largest provider in the sector with a valuation above $7 billion and over 12,000 clients.
TP-Link partners with Purdicom to expand MSP offerings
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edutech
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
TP-Link has partnered with UK distributor Purdicom to enhance its Omada product offerings for Managed Service Providers across multiple sectors.