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
Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC, boosts UK market presence
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public sector
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investment
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ey
Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.
Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market
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hcm
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employment
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work-life balance
A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.
Consumers feel exploited by brands' dynamic pricing
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cx
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martech
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inflation
A Gartner survey reveals that 68% of US consumers feel exploited by dynamic pricing, with many preferring brands that offer consistent prices.
China leads global wrist-worn device market in 2024
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
China has become the largest global market for wrist-worn devices, leading shipments at 45.8 million units, driven by a 20.1% year-on-year growth.
Only 11% of sales firms thrive in transformation periods
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digital transformation
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productivity
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analyst report
A recent Gartner survey reveals that only 11% of sales organisations have successfully navigated transformations, raising concerns for Chief Sales Officers.
Indian IT services market reaches USD $7.4 billion in 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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genai
The Indian IT services market surged to USD $7.4 billion in the first half of 2024, boosted by digital transformation and cloud migration efforts.
Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports
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smart glasses
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meta
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analyst report
Global shipments of wearable devices are set to rise by 6.1% in 2024, hitting 538 million units, although growth is expected to slow in 2025.
Netwrix unveils new features in their 1Secure platform
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Netwrix has unveiled its latest security platform update, Netwrix 1Secure, enhancing data protection in both cloud and on-premises environments.
Loopit gains traction with flexible car subscriptions
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economics
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subscriptions
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inflation
The car subscription model is rising in Australia, offering consumers alternatives to traditional loans amid inflation and economic uncertainty.
LG debuts innovative PF600U & CineBeam S projectors
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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streaming
LG Electronics has unveiled two innovative projectors at CES 2025, the multifunctional PF600U and the compact CineBeam S, enhancing viewer experiences.
Mindgard secures $8m to expand AI security solutions and market reach
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application security
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breach prevention
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ai security
Mindgard, a UK startup focused on AI security, has raised $8 million in seed funding to boost R&D and expand into the US market.
VR & AR transforming innovation in product development
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it training
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digital transformation
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cx
Virtual and Augmented Reality are revolutionising product development and innovation across industries, driving demand for these transformative technologies.
Railway operators to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE by 2027
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uc
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telco
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digitalisation
Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.
Manifold Valley unveils tech for realistic digital humans
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Manifold Valley, a Los Angeles start-up, is pioneering hyper-realistic digital humans for triple-A video games, blending AI with artistic performance capture.
DocuWare unveils AI-powered document processing solution
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
DocuWare has unveiled its new AI-driven Intelligent Document Processing solution, optimising data extraction and management for complex documents.
Vertiv acquires chiller technology from BiXin Energy
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Vertiv has acquired centrifugal chiller technology from BiXin Energy Technology, enhancing its portfolio for high-performance computing and AI applications.
Open source software challenges predicted to continue in 2025
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endpoint protection
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
Chris Hughes predicts that open source software adoption will grow in 2025, alongside sophisticated attacks and challenges in governance and security.
Firmus wins award for energy-efficient AI data centre
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Singapore's Firmus Technologies has won the Asia Pacific Data Centre Project of the Year for its energy-efficient AI Factory, leading in sustainable AI innovation.
Epson unveils ColorWorks CW-C8050 for Southeast Asia
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supply chain & logistics
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printing
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epson
Epson unveils the ColorWorks CW-C8050, a high-speed label printer designed for industrial businesses in Southeast Asia, now available in Singapore.
India’s first AI-powered voicebot platform is launched by Agrim
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robots
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cx
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martech
Misfits Communications has launched Agrim, India's first AI-powered voicebot platform, enhancing customer service with 24/7 support in 41 languages.