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
Norton launches Secure Browser to halt cyber criminals
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data protection
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norton
To help protect consumers from browser-based security, privacy and identity threats, Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of Gen, has released Norton Secure Browser.
Schneider Electric teams up with Ingram Micro for NZ market
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nz
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schneider electric
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distribution
The formal alliance in New Zealand builds on the work the two companies have done together globally and locally for more than 20 years.
Cisco acquires Splunk for $28 billion, CEO joins leadership team
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data protection
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data
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cisco
“We’re excited to bring Cisco and Splunk together. Our combined capabilities will drive the next generation of AI-enabled security and observability."
ICT spending expected to bounce back after a slow 2023
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software
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idc
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ict
Worldwide spending on ICT is forecast to grow steadily through 2027 with a 5.7% CAGR, following a slightly slower 2023.
Razer works towards operational excellence with Workday innovation
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hr
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razer
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workday
In line with its ethos of innovation, Razer is redesigning its HR processes to drive greater operational excellence and strengthen its position as an employer of choice.
Cradlepoint extends 5G portfolio with latest release
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5g
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enterprise
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connectivity
Adding to Cradlepoint’s 5G portfolio, the W1855 is designed to enable enterprises to future-proof connectivity investments.
CompTIA finds cybersecurity balancing act getting harder
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cybersecurity
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data breach
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comptia
“Excessive cybersecurity measures can hinder overall progress, but if measures are too relaxed, it can lead to serious incidents, resulting in potentially greater negative impacts."
Kaspersky uncovers 3-year old supply chain attack campaign
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software
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attack
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kaspersky
Kaspersky experts have identified a new malicious campaign targeting Linux systems, where threat actors deployed a backdoor - a type of Trojan - onto victims’ devices.
F5 supports OpenTelemetry project to enable IT teams
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open source
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f5 networks
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servicenow
"Challenges have persisted around effective transport, centralisation, and standardisation, which is why F5 has invested in the OpenTelemetry project."
Zoom extends customer experience software with latest release
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cx
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management
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software
“The contact centre is at the heart of every customer experience, and the Workforce Engagement Management suite ensures that Zoom customers have everything they need."
Observability is crucial for hybrid IT, LogicMonitor finds
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hybrid it
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report
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logicmonitor
"In a world where hybrid IT infrastructure is here to stay, the LogicMonitor Future Further report validates the importance of giving IT leaders the ability to clearly see what's happening."
Salesforce enters new era with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
"With Red Hat Enterprise Linux, our global IT operations will innovate faster than ever to deliver the reliable, scalable experiences our customers demand."
NICE named market leader for CX Analytics solution
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data analytics
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cx
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it solutions
NICE has been recognised as the overall leader by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions in the 2023 SPARK Matrix for Speech Analytics report.
Mastercard empowers gaming mentorship ahead of PAX AU
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gaming
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mastercard
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content creation
"With the global expansion and rise of gaming, it's never been easier to get into content creation or streaming, and I cant wait to connect with everyone."
Pure Storage named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant
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storage
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gartner
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pure storage
"We’re incredibly honoured by this achievement and couldn’t have done it without our great team, customers, and partners.”
Lenovo makes market first with edge AI services and solutions
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ai
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lenovo
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edge computing
“With TruScale for Edge and ThinkEdge SE455 V3, we're empowering businesses of all sizes to harness the full potential of data-driven insights.”
Cylera CEO wins top award for visionary leadership
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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iot
Cylera has announced that its Co-founder and CEO, Tim Ozekcin, has been named Healthcare Innovation’s 40 Under 40 award winner.
Big Data LDN to host important climate crisis conversations
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big data
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customers
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climate change
"This year's event reaches every corner of data, as speakers and exhibitors explore the multiple intersections of business and data.'
Check Point highlights leading partners in APAC region
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cybersecurity
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awards
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asia pacific
"These awards were handed out in recognition of channel excellence in helping customers accelerate stronger cybersecurity capabilities."
Logpoint and METCLOUD partner to tackle rise in cyber threats
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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partnerships
"Logpoint's solutions give us a greater breadth of capabilities around predictive and preventative analytics, and management and insights across the technology landscape."
Recorded Future discloses new high-risk vulnerabilities
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microsoft
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risk
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zero day malware
"Organisations should identify and implement the right cybersecurity playbooks, processes, and tools to proactively protect businesses, customers, and people."
Rise of cyber risk changing role of lawyers - study
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cybersecurity
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risk
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cyber threats
While legal risks see lawyers on the front-line of defence, 38% of lawyers surveyed have not participated in a cyber crisis simulation.
solarZero wins Finance for Impact Award at CFO Awards
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ministry of education
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cfo
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solar power
Ward says for the solarZero team to be recognised for such a meaningful programme is very encouraging - particularly given the outstanding quality of the other nominees.
Kacific recognised for transforming connectivity with latest award
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satellites
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broadband
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awards
"“Kacific is proud to receive Euroconsult’s 2023 Universal Broadband Award, acknowledging our efforts to transform global connectivity in underserved areas."