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
Tinybeans urges parents to rethink photo sharing online
3 days ago
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ai
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social media
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privacy
Tinybeans warns parents against oversharing children's photos online, highlighting privacy risks linked to AI technologies amid growing safety concerns.
Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
3 days ago
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collaboration
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insurance
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allianz
Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.
Survey reveals UK's top & least-favoured Christmas gifts
3 days ago
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data analytics
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personalisation
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shopping
A new CEWE report reveals that 73% of UK adults have faced disappointment with gifts, highlighting the best and worst presents for Christmas.
Free AI & cyber courses launched to close skills gap
3 days ago
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
The Open University and the Institute of Coding have introduced free AI and cyber courses for over 6,000 young adults in the UK to bridge the digital skills gap.
Keepit secures $50 million to boost global expansion
3 days ago
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saas
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data protection
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investment
Keepit has secured $50 million in funding to bolster global expansion and innovate its data protection services, raising total funds to $90 million.
Report reveals strategies for Wi-Fi & Private 5G merger
3 days ago
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network infrastructure
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled a report on integrating Private 5G and Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance enterprise network management and cut costs.
ReliaQuest reveals increase in malware via fake CAPTCHA pages
3 days ago
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest's new report reveals a surge in fake CAPTCHA pages used for malware distribution, with incidents nearly doubling from September to December 2024.
Quid & Vantage Discovery unite for AI retail insights
3 days ago
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personalisation
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cdp
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digital marketing
Quid and Vantage Discovery have teamed up to revolutionise retail intelligence by merging site search data with social trends, enhancing shopper insights.
Thales forecasts cybersecurity trends reshaping 2025 landscape
3 days ago
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cloud security
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physical security
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quantum computing
Thales forecasts key cybersecurity trends for 2025, pinpointing risks like intellectual property loss and increased attacks on critical infrastructure.
Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
3 days ago
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commerce systems
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cybersecurity
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bots
Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.
IBM expands in Australia with Neudesic launch initiative
3 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Neudesic is now entering the Australian market with a focus on providing its expertise in data and AI, cloud migration and modernisation, application development, and business strategy.
Ironscales unveils Autopilot to boost AI email security
3 days ago
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
IRONSCALES has launched its Winter 2024 Release, introducing AI-driven features to bolster email security against advanced phishing threats.
Vectra AI leads in 2024 IDC report on network detection
3 days ago
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network infrastructure
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public cloud
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soc
Vectra AI has been named a leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape assessment for its exceptional network detection and response capabilities.
TechWorks unveils strategy to boost UK semiconductor sector
3 days ago
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
TechWorks has unveiled a strategic report aimed at revitalising the UK semiconductor industry, targeting USD $100 billion in value over ten years.
Nottingham University partners with Explorance to analyse data
3 days ago
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edutech
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data analytics
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financial systems
The University of Nottingham has teamed up with Explorance MLY to enhance student survey data analysis, aiming to elevate educational outcomes and satisfaction.
ISACA report highlights gender gap in IT sector efforts
3 days ago
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women in technology
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isaca
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leadership
A recent ISACA report reveals only 41% of IT firms are boosting female recruitment, despite 87% recognising a significant gender representation issue.
UTS & Leonardo.Ai launch AI-focused PhD scholarships
3 days ago
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edutech
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data science
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genai
The University of Technology Sydney has partnered with Leonardo.Ai to launch a PhD programme offering four fully-funded scholarships to enhance AI research.
G+D unveils BPS C evo to enhance cash-handling efficiency
3 days ago
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Giesecke+Devrient has unveiled the BPS C evo, a banknote processing system designed to enhance efficiency and security in cash operations.
Cybercriminals increasingly exploit trusted apps, says report
3 days ago
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A new report reveals a 51% rise in cybercriminals exploiting trusted Microsoft applications, highlighting increasing sophistication in attacks on Windows networks.
Young Aussies win big in Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow 2024
3 days ago
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samsung
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samsung business
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csr
Samsung Electronics Australia has recognised young innovators in its 2024 Solve for Tomorrow competition, awarding AUD $10,000 to top winner Bradley Cox.