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 1
Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
2 days ago
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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isaca
Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.
Cybercrime to cost $12 trillion by 2025, says Forrester
2 days ago
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iam
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genai
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cybersecurity
Forrester's 2025 Predictions report warns of $12 trillion cybercrime costs by 2025, urging firms to respond to evolving risks with proactive security measures.
Aussie firms lead AI shift with strong digital literacy push
2 days ago
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ai
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leadership
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digital literacy
Australian companies outpace US, UK, and Europe in AI readiness, with 90% prioritising AI literacy and GTM leaders gearing up for a 20% tech investment increase by 2025.
Fivetran hits $300m ARR amid AI-driven data demand
3 days ago
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martech
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it automation
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cdp
Fivetran's ARR surpasses $300 million as businesses increasingly turn to AI, boosting demand for automated data movement, says CEO George Fraser.
Stratio BD unveils AI-driven data fabric to transform management
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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data protection
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data fabric
Stratio BD unveils its Generative AI Data Fabric 4.4, integrating data ecosystems and AI, enhancing data interactions with conversational prompts.
Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks
3 days ago
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drones
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.
Hakkoda unveils data solutions for retail & CPG sectors
3 days ago
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martech
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supply chain systems
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cdp
Hakkoda launches data modernisation services for retail and CPG sectors, aiming to enhance inventory, supply chain, and real-time consumer insights.
Google Cloud & DNeX partner to boost Malaysia's cloud tech
3 days ago
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ai
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ml
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investment
Google Cloud and DNeX partner to offer sovereign cloud services in Malaysia, targeting industries with strict data needs like finance and healthcare.
ControlUp leads digital employee experience solutions market
3 days ago
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public cloud
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daas
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hcm
ControlUp has been named the top Digital Employee Experience solution by the DaaS Like a Pro 2024-2025 report, used by 24% of contributors.
Singapore survey shows growing demand for mobile app security
3 days ago
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financial systems
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malware
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cybersecurity
A survey by Appdome and OWASP shows 80.7% of Singaporeans expect proactive anti-fraud measures in mobile apps, highlighting rising security demands.
Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected
3 days ago
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biometrics
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financial systems
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email security
A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.
Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups
3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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software development
The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.
EssilorLuxottica partners with Pattern for Amazon expansion in Aus
3 days ago
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ecommerce
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resellers
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customers
EssilorLuxottica partners with Pattern to launch Ray-Ban and Oakley on Amazon Australia, tackling reseller issues and enhancing brand visibility.
DoiT unveils Cloud Build to ease AWS migration process
3 days ago
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migration
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hyperscale
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public cloud
DoiT launches Cloud Build, a service aimed at helping businesses seamlessly transition to AWS with expert guidance, amid increasing cloud adoption.
Vultr & AMD bring ultra-efficient GPUs to UK market
3 days ago
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paas
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iaas
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power / energy
Vultr and AMD have partnered to launch energy-efficient GPUs in the UK, enhancing AI and enterprise workloads with improved scalability and cost efficiency.
RugbyPass earns global acclaim with top awards in content marketing
3 days ago
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martech
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rugby world cup
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search
RugbyPass clinched key wins at the 2024 Global Search Awards for standout strategies during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, securing accolades in Krakow.
Swoon expands IDHL contract to boost digital performance
3 days ago
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martech
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cx
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ecommerce
Swoon expands contract with IDHL to boost digital performance, adding Paid Media, Technical SEO, and Digital PR to their successful partnership.
Ooredoo secures significant financing deal for AI & data centre growth
3 days ago
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
Ooredoo secures QAR 2 billion financing for data centre and AI expansion in MENA, marking the largest tech deal in Qatar's history, underscoring regional growth.
Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence
3 days ago
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uc
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emergency services
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telco
Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.
Augment & IMDEX partner to enhance mining operations
3 days ago
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partner programmes
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data analytics
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cleantech
Augment Technologies partners with IMDEX to integrate tech for improved ore control and safety at mines, enhancing data precision and sustainability.