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 3
Vodafone study: 81% see rising interest in AI, IoT, 5G
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Vodafone's latest study reveals 81% of end-users are increasingly interested in AI, IoT, and 5G, signalling a shift in tech adoption across sectors.
Vanquis Bank adopts SAS Viya on Azure for better analytics
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Vanquis Bank is enhancing its digital strategy by adopting SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure, aiming to improve risk management and compliance efforts.
Live Group unveils Envoku for personalised engagement
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martech
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partner programmes
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personalisation
Live Group has unveiled Envoku, an AI-driven platform aimed at revolutionising audience engagement and personalisation for businesses and event organisers.
Pax8 unveils global partner programme for MSP growth
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edutech
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smb
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cloud marketplace
Pax8 has launched the Voyager Alliance, a partner programme aimed at supporting managed service providers with tailored benefits and growth opportunities.
Logicalis becomes first global partner for Cisco MXDR
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Logicalis emerges as Cisco's first global partner to offer Managed XDR, aiming to enhance threat detection with AI-driven automation and global intelligence.
ProGlove launches smart scanner rental for peak season
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financial systems
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supply chain & logistics
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scanner
ProGlove launches a flexible rental programme for its MARK smart scanners, aiding warehouse operators during the busy holiday season.
Yuno introduces Smart Routing to streamline payments
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devops
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data analytics
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fintech
Yuno has launched Smart Routing, an automated payment solution to optimise processes for merchants, enhancing approval rates and reducing costs.
DataStax unveils AI advancements at RAG++ Sydney event
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paas
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iaas
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genai
DataStax is poised to unveil its cutting-edge AI technology at RAG++ Sydney, claiming to enhance RAG application development by 100 times.
Kiwis rush to cryptocurrency trading amid Bitcoin surge
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Interest in cryptocurrency trading is surging in New Zealand, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of USD $90,000, boosting trading activity significantly.
RealWear acquires Almer Technologies to boost industrial AR
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wearables
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digital transformation
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personal computing devices
RealWear has acquired Almer Technologies with backing from TeamViewer, aiming to enhance industrial AR solutions for frontline workers globally.
Apple ships record 4 million smartphones in India Q3 2024
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple has recorded its highest quarterly shipment in India, dispatching 4 million units in Q3 2024, amid a thriving smartphone market.
Rubrik collaborates with Red Hat for OpenShift support
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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open source
Rubrik has announced a collaboration with Red Hat to enhance data security on Rubrik Security Cloud, with support for OpenShift Virtualization launching in early 2025.
Cloudera to acquire Octopai, boosting data management
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Cloudera has agreed to acquire Octopai to enhance its data catalog and metadata management, improving data handling for enterprises.
Top telecom trends for 2025: Wi-Fi 7 & 6G lead the way
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uc
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
Juniper Research has identified ten key telecommunications trends for 2025, signalling a transformative year for the industry with innovations like Wi-Fi 7 and 6G.
Contact centres in 2025: Balancing AI with human empathy
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uc
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cx
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martech
The contact centre industry is poised for transformation in 2025, with a predicted rise in demand for human interaction as consumer preferences shift.
iSANZ Awards honour New Zealand's cybersecurity leaders
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The 2024 iSANZ Awards celebrated ten years of cybersecurity excellence in New Zealand, honouring outstanding contributions and innovation in the field.
Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.15 enhances hybrid cloud AI capabilities
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hybrid cloud
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open source
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genai
Red Hat has launched OpenShift AI 2.15, enhancing AI scalability and adaptability for enterprises operating in hybrid cloud environments.
Red Hat enhances developer hub with new AI templates
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open source
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llms
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ai
Red Hat has unveiled significant updates to its Developer Hub, enhancing support for AI application development for over 20,000 developers since its 2024 launch.
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
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physical security
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woolworths
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auror
Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.
Device Authority's KSaaS surpasses 11m global authentications
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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iot security
Device Authority has reached a significant milestone with its KeyScaler as a Service platform, surpassing 11 million machine identity authentications globally.