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 - Page 282
Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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fraud
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cyber threats
New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.
Malware and email scams targeting employees spread rapidly in Q2
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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malware
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vpns
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email security
Malware exploiting a decade-old Microsoft Office vulnerability has surged by 400%, according to a study by NordVPN.
CODE partners with FutureGames and Otago Polytechnic to bring game development to Kiwi students
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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otago polytechnic
New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) partners with FutureGames and Otago Polytechnic to bring game development training to Dunedin.
Is cyber deception the latest SOC 'game changer'?
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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soc
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cybersecurity
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deception technology
Deceptive technology reduces data breach costs and SOC inefficiencies, according to a report by Attivo Networks and Deceptive Defense.
Pure Storage acquires Portworx for $370m, extends Kubernetes services and support
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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storage
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
Pure Storage has acquired Portworx for $370 million to expand its Kubernetes and containers solutions. It is Pure Storage's largest acquisition to date.
Australian construction companies more dependent on data than ever, study finds
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australian construction firms increasingly rely on data, with 56% willing to switch software providers for better access and control, a Procore study reveals.
Rubrik extends AWS partnership with Outposts Ready designation
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Rubrik achieves Amazon Web Services (AWS) Outposts Ready designation for its successful integration with AWS Outposts deployments.
Enterprise storage market knocked by COVID-19, but may bounce back
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Asia-Pacific enterprise storage market set to reach $55.6bn by 2024, despite COVID-19 impact, says GlobalData.
VISEO and Cludo announce ambitious plans for Salesforce in Australia
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
According to a statement, the acquisition enhances the ability of both companies to deploy larger-scale digital projects across Australia and the APAC region.
Slingshot makes Te Reo Maori important part of customer experience
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
Internet service provider, Slingshot, is recruiting Te Reo-speaking support staff to provide customer service in Te Reo Maori.
ESET launches the latest version of its Mobile Security solution
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
ESET releases version 6.0 of its Mobile Security solution, protecting Android users against malware, phishing, and financial threats.
Aussie agritech company turns to equity crowdfunding to aid expansion
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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agritech
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crowdfunding
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dit technology
Australian agritech firm DIT Technologies has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign via Birchal to fund its expansion across multiple states.
Fintech innovation set to play huge role in cloud computing market, study finds
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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fintech
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cloud services
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globaldata
Cloud computing revenue in Asia Pacific will be boosted by fintech innovation, with the market estimated to reach $191.8bn by 2024, according to GlobalData.
Australian organisations failing to support employees in remote working
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Only 53% of Australian workers have been briefed on their company's survival plan during COVID-19, leaving 47% in the dark, according to research by Wrike.
Ripple20 threat has potential for 'vast exploitation', ExtraHop researchers find
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ndr
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healthtech
One in three IT environments vulnerable to Ripple20 cyber threat, says ExtraHop. Attackers can exploit 19 vulnerabilities in the Treck networking stack.
Employee experience critical in return to ‘new normal’, study shows
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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randstad
Aucklanders need a disciplined return to work to aid New Zealand's economic recovery, says HR specialist Randstad. 85% of employers aim to boost productivity.
Chainstack adds further support for blockchain implementation and management
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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blockchain
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Chainstack launches new service enhancements and a marketplace to aid businesses in managing decentralised applications.
Micro Focus launches new multi-cloud services solution
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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hcm
Micro Focus has launched Hybrid Cloud Management X, a cloud-native platform that simplifies multi-cloud service delivery.
NTT and Red Bull Basement encourage entrepreneurial students to 'innovate for good'
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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entrepreneur
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red bull
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students
NTT partners with Red Bull Basement to support entrepreneurial students worldwide with their innovative projects.
OVHcloud launches new hosted private cloud solution
Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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private cloud
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healthtech
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certification
OVHcloud has released its Hosted Private Cloud Premier offering, with a focus on providing competitive performance, security, isolation and location of data.