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.
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CoordinateHQ integrates generative AI to enhance efficiency & automation
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analyst report
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idc
CoordinateHQ has boosted its collaboration portal with generative AI, offering improved automation for workflows, accelerating project launches, and enhancing administrative efficiency for its users.
Telefónica Tech to power digital children's hospital in Ireland
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digital transformation
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it in healthcare
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it infrastructure
Telefónica Tech is set to partner with Children's Health Ireland to create a state-of-the-art digital infrastructure for the forthcoming new children's hospital in Dublin, expected to open in 2025.
Keepit & Ingram Micro form alliance to boost market presence
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microsoft
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martech
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cdp
Data protection firm Keepit forms strategic alliance with global IT distributor Ingram Micro, intending to fortify Keepit's US market presence via Ingram Micro's Xvantage digital platform.
Rad partners with Sony to revolutionise content distribution on TVs
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blockchain
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creative technologies
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rad
Rad, in collaboration with Sony Electronics, is set to break new ground in content distribution, offering a high-tech platform for creators to publish and monetise content on Sony Bravia TVs.
NGMN recommends open-source tech for energy efficiency in broadband
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network management
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broadband
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power / energy
NGMN Alliance advocates for the use of open-source technology and full network transparency for improved energy efficiency in global broadband industry, as per their new report.
ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ
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managed services
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
ExtraHop appoints Simon Howe as Area VP for ANZ, marking a noteworthy move in their Asia Pacific expansion strategy, following a recent securement of $100M growth capital.
New Zealand's digital advertising revenue soars in 2023
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video
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search
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nz
IAB New Zealand's latest report reveals an impressive 4.3% YoY growth in total digital advertising revenue for 2023, totting a figure of $2.112bn, with Q4 seeing a 7.3% quarter-on-quarter boost.
CYREBRO partners with Google Cloud for precision threat detection
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big data
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ml
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bi
Tel Aviv-based CYREBRO partners with Google Cloud to develop a precision-guided detection engine, enhancing security threat identification through advanced machine learning.
Sophos & Tenable join forces to launch Sophos Managed Risk service
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firewall
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ransomware
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network security
Cybersecurity company Sophos partners with Tenable to unveil Sophos Managed Risk, a new vulnerability service that aims to increase protection against cyber attacks.
Fisher & Paykel introduce Kitchen Assistant for SmartHQ app
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smart home
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technology gifts
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vr
Fisher and Paykel innovate kitchen technology with the launch of a virtual sous chef feature, Kitchen Assistant, developed in partnership with Dynamo6, revolutionising home cooking.
TrueConf named High Performer twice in 2024 G2 Grid Report
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uc
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video conferencing
TrueConf, a global leader in video collaboration technologies, has been commended as a High Performer in the G2 Grid Report for Video Conferencing in 2024, highlighting its substantial impact and customer satisfaction.
CAST Highlight tops user satisfaction in G2's SBOM software rankings
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ecm
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martech
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document management
CAST Highlight has been ranked top for user satisfaction in G2's SBOM management category, affirming its efficacy as a streamlined, cloud-based Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) solution.
Genea Fertility & GoCardless offer new IVF payment methods
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it in healthcare
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cx
Pioneering fertility treatment provider Genea Fertility partners with payment company GoCardless to offer flexible payment options, making IVF and egg freezing more accessible to Australians.
Picus Security unveils AI assistant for improved cyber defence insights
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malware
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soc
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ai
Picus Security unveils Picus Numi AI, a generative AI security analyst that aids security teams in risk-based decision making and offers detailed insights on security validation assessments.
Snowflake's Data Clean Rooms now available after Samooha acquisition
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cloud services
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martech
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compliance
Data cloud firm, Snowflake, makes innovative data clean rooms available, enabling secure and efficient data collaboration and sharing across businesses thanks to new acquisition, Samooha.
Singaporeans value seamless, secure digital experiences, survey finds
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cx
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martech
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physical security
Singaporeans prioritise simple, secure online experiences, with 73% considering a brand switch for passwordless logins, reveals a survey by Ping Identity.
Kinetic IT & CSIRO team up to boost Indigenous women in STEM
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science
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kinetic it
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engineering
Kinetic IT collaborates with CSIRO's Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy, aiming to encourage First Nations women to seek tech industry opportunities in Australia.
Colt Technology Services scoops top HKEX Award for derivatives data
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awards
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market
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hong kong
Colt Technology Services recognised as Top Derivatives Data Vendor globally at 2023 HKEX Awards, highlighting the company's significant contribution to capital market data provision.
Australian businesses fortify defences amid rising financial fraud
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cx
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martech
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email security
Australian businesses tighten cyber defences amid a 354% surge in account takeover fraud, resulting in a record $3.1B loss, calling for strategies that balance fraud prevention with user experience.
DigiCert & Macnica partner for India's first Matter 1.21 air conditioner
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smartphones
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cloud services
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iot
DigiCert and Macnica team up to bring PKI to Panasonic Life Solutions India's home appliances, launching India's first Matter 1.21 enabled room air conditioner for secure IoT connectivity.
Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Cisco's recent study reveals a stark cyber-preparedness gap in Australia as only 1% of organisations are equipped to tackle emerging cyber threats, despite 69% fearing a debilitating cyber incident within two years.
FICO survey reveals identity theft & fraud fears among Indonesians
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accounting systems
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physical security
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digital banking
FICO's study reveals prolonged fears of identity theft among Indonesians, as 36% remain anxious, heightening vulnerabilities to financial loss and credit damage amid growing risks from real-time payments.
Nobl9 & Evolutio team up to enhance Cisco's Observability Platform
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cisco
Nobl9 and Evolutio partner to amplify the functionality of Cisco's full-stack Observability Platform, leveraging advanced software reliability and observability solutions to enhance user experience.
Databricks sees impressive 70% growth in Australia & New Zealand
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atlassian
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nvidia
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nz
Databricks announces a 70% YoY growth in Australia and New Zealand, fuelled by increased local business adoption of its data and AI capabilities.