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.
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Asia Pacific businesses lack cyber readiness, reveals Veeam report
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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virtualisation
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data protection
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digital transformation
Veeam's 2024 report uncovers a concerning lack of cyber readiness among APJ businesses, with 80% enduring multiple ransomware attacks last year despite increasing data protection budgets.
eFlow Global reveals expansion plans to strengthen US presence
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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accenture
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financial institutions
Regtech firm eFlow Global announces plans for international expansion, strengthening its position in the US and increasing its already significant client base by 57% in the past year.
Allied Banking migrates to cloud with Finastra's next-gen solution
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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customer service
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modernisation
Allied Banking Corporation in Hong Kong has successfully shifted their core banking operations to Finastra's next-gen cloud solution, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and revolutionising reporting capabilities.
£200m boost for Deep Green's eco-friendly tech from Octopus Energy
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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ml
Deep Green's innovative technology that transforms data centre waste heat into community benefits receives a £200m investment from Octopus Energy, leading to potential UK-wide energy reductions.
Aussie consumers troubled by fake online reviews, new study reveals
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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reviews
A new study reveals 78% of Australian shoppers are anxious about fake reviews, prompting the need for government and brand intervention to verify online content authenticity.
Retail theft at self-checkouts doubles, AI poses possible solution
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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physical security
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shopping
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security vulnerabilities
Surging retail theft via self-checkouts sees cart-based losses doubling in a year, costing the average store over $102k annually, reveals an Everseen report.
Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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browsers
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opera
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dark web
Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.
Kinetic IT secures major government contract for digital transformation
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Australia's Kinetic IT lands a $23 million three-year contract with the Federal Department of Infrastructure, set to support nationwide digital transformation with new tech services.
Cognizant and Microsoft launch AI-powered 'Innovation Assistant'
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Cognizant partners with Microsoft to launch the Innovation Assistant, an AI-powered tool designed to bolster staff innovation and customer-led solutions.
Tata Consultancy Services ranked second most valuable IT brand in global list
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) ranks as the second most valuable IT brand with a steep 11.5% year-on-year growth, raising its worth to $19.2bn.
DataStax launches GenAI tech with new Data API and enhanced Astra DB
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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genai
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ai
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ml
DataStax has announced the general availability of a new Data API, developed to bolster the performance of generative AI applications.
Equinix launches Fabric Cloud Router for efficient multicloud networking
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Equinix brings its Fabric Cloud Router to markets globally, enabling efficient multi-cloud connections for businesses within 45 seconds and reducing complex operational costs.
Smartsheet hits $1 billion ARR, a first in work management category
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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productivity
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gartner magic quadrant
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analyst report
Work management platform Smartsheet has secured a landmark $1bn in annualised recurring revenue in Q4, achieving a first in the sector and bolstering its status as a category leader.
TRAPO partners with impact.com to amplify digital presence
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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reviews
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b2b
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sales
Malaysia's automotive accessories brand, TRAPO, collaborates with partnership management giant impact.com to amplify its digital presence and strengthen its marketing strategy.
EnSilica integrates post-quantum cryptography accelerators in eSi-Crypto range
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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encryption
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quantum computing
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accelerator
EnSilica, a cybersecurity firm, integrates Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) accelerators into its hardware range, strengthening encryption against prospective quantum computing threats.
Cradlepoint launches E100 5G router for pop-up retail in A/NZ
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Cradlepoint launches the E100 5G Enterprise Router, a small-scale, high-performing and secure IT solution, catering to retailers and small businesses in Australia and New Zealand amid rising trend of interactive pop-ups.
UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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government
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digital literacy
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connectivity
UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.
5G Advanced and RedCap to drive $400bn global market by 2024
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Juniper Research predicts 5G Advanced and 5G RedCap will be key tools for operators to leverage the projected $400bn 5G market by 2024, with an annual growth rate of 32%.
CybeReady debuts QR code 'Quishing' simulation tool for 2024
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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malware
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it training
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email security
In response to the surge in Quishing attacks, cybersecurity firm CybeReady introduces advanced QR Code Phishing Simulations and QR safety-centric 'Awareness Bites' into training platform.
NTT Group & ClimateForce develop world's first smart rainforest
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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cleantech
In a novel move towards environmental sustainability, NTT Group collaborates with ClimateForce to regenerate Australia's Daintree Rainforest, creating the world's first 'Smart Rainforest'.