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 53
RingCentral launches AI-powered contact centre RingCX in Australia
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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uc
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martech
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omnichannel
RingCentral's AI-driven contact centre RingCX sees Australian launch, promising tailored solutions across all business sizes, with a focus on enhanced customer service via omnichannel and integrated capabilities.
UK's new Act boosts security of digital devices & telecom infrastructure
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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ddos
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
UK introduces the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act, tightening cybersecurity requirements for digitally connected products in light of rising digital threats.
Sevco Security drives resolution of enterprise vulnerabilities
Wed, 1st May 2024
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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security vulnerabilities
Sevco Security further evolves asset protection by prioritising, automating and validating exposure issues resolution with its upgraded platform, aiding cyber risk management for businesses.
Akamai introduces Guardicore Platform to combat rising ransomware attacks
Wed, 1st May 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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cloud security
Akamai Technologies' revolutionary security platform, Akamai Guardicore, combines Zero Trust Network Access and microsegmentation, offering robust defense against relentless ransomware.
Lenovo & AMD unveil new AI-centric solutions for hybrid innovation
Wed, 1st May 2024
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genai
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llms
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ai
Lenovo ISG reveals a suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems aimed at driving hybrid AI innovation, in partnership with AMD and including the ThinkSystem SR685a V3 8GPU server for high-performance AI workloads.
AI's role in global digital fraud exposed by BioCatch study
Wed, 1st May 2024
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ai
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cyber criminal
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digitisation
A BioCatch study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used by criminals for financial crime and digital fraud, posing significant challenges to global financial institutions.
Sekuro & Dragos team up to fortify Australian critical infrastructure
Wed, 1st May 2024
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Cybersecurity firm Sekuro joins forces with global leader Dragos to combat growing cyber threats to Australia's critical infrastructure, offering unparalleled threat detection and system resilience.
Localsearch pioneers Australian SMB support with nationwide expansion
Wed, 1st May 2024
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google
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youtube
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instagram
Localsearch, Australian digital innovation company, expands nationwide in response to a 28% rise in interstate demand from small businesses for its AI-powered marketing solutions.
Telstra & Cognizant form AI-focused strategic partnership
Wed, 1st May 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Telstra and Cognizant form five-year strategic partnership to use artificial intelligence for innovation, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals
Wed, 1st May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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payment technologies
Despite the introduction of Consumer Data Right (CDR) five years ago, 68% of Australians remain unaware of the Open Banking concept, according to a survey by payment tech company, Waave.
ControlUp enhances Edge DX to optimise digital employee experience
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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hcm
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digitisation
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it management
ControlUp has boosted its ControlUp Edge DX system with advanced user dashboards, employee sentiment surveys and a AI-based chatbot, aiming to optimise IT management.
FPT Corporation partners with USAID for carbon neutrality by 2040
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
FPT Corp, Vietnam's pioneering tech firm, partners with V-LEEP II via a LoC set by USAID, to cut carbon emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the national commitment.
Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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email
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digitisation
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ico
Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.
SmartBear introduces GenAI-powered no-code test automation in Zephyr Scale
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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it automation
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low-code
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no-code
SmartBear integrates GenAI-powered, no-code test automation into its Jira-native platform, Zephyr Scale, improving test management and boosting efficiency.
Absoft Implements SAP S/4HANA migration to a West Midlands Public Council
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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erp
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cloud services
UK-based SAP consultancy Absoft has secured a pivotal contract with a West Midlands Public Council for the maiden SAP Public Cloud implementation within a UK local authority.
Object First selects Vitanium for launch of ransomware-proof backup appliance
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Software firm Object First has partnered with UK-based Vitanium, a data protection expert, to launch a ransomware-proof backup storage appliance, optimised for Veeam users.
Kaspersky boosts email security features after 77% of firms hit by cyber attacks
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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ransomware
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email security
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ai
Kaspersky has unveiled an advanced update to its Security for Mail Server solution, spurred by research showing 77% of businesses experiencing a cyber incident in the last two years.
Satellite potential vastly underutilised, says GSA report
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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uc
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spacetech
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telco
Satellites' potential to bolster terrestrial networks is underutilised, says a Global mobile Suppliers Association report showing a surge in tie-ups between operators and satellite vendors for rural coverage.
Equifax & Norton team up to bolster Australian Cyber Safety
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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data protection
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physical security
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apm
Equifax and Norton unite to fortify identity safety for Australians, integrating Norton’s identity monitoring into Equifax's subscriptions, addressing rising fears of identity theft.
Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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collaboration
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hackers
Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.