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 292
CompTIA reveals top cybersecurity trends following COVID-19
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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comptia
Overall, the events that have taken place the previous few months have thrown businesses plans into hyper speed, including for cybersecurity.
GeoSpock hits $32 million in funding after latest round
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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data analytics
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blockchain
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martech
GeoSpock secures $5.4m in strategic investment for its database technology solutions, bringing total funding to over $32m.
Singapore's Government invests heavily in ICT market following COVID-19
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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iaas
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ict
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digitisation
Singapore to invest in ICT market recovery after COVID-19, with enterprise market value forecasted to grow by 3% in 2021, says GlobalData.
Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Imperva acquires modern database security firm jSonar, paving the way for a new integrated approach to data security.
Intel rolls out additions and enhancements to 5G network infrastructure offerings
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Intel expands its 5G network infrastructure offerings with hardware, software, and solutions for network transformation.
Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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premier technologies
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m&a
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linkly
Linkly inks multi-million deal with Premier Technologies, tripling its value and expanding its online payment capabilities amidst the eCommerce boom.
Businesses are trying to remain afloat, but continue to invest in cybersecurity
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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it spending
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kaspersky
Investment in cybersecurity remains a priority for SMBs and enterprises despite overall IT budget cuts, according to a report by Kaspersky.
Vectra and Attivo bring deception as a service to Aussie enterprises
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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paas
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iaas
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risk & compliance
Vectra to bolster its cyber defences, embracing Attivo's cutting-edge deception tech to boost client security.
VPN Trust Initiative releases VPN principles for providers and users
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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nordvpn
The Internet Infrastructure Coalition has revealed the VPN Trust Initiative Principles to increase VPN adoption and bolster consumer confidence.
Slingshot launches e-waste initiative to Keep New Zealand Beautiful
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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uc
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cleantech
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voip
Slingshot launches trade-in initiative to reduce e-waste in New Zealand, allowing new customers to choose pre-loved modems.
90% of organisations struggling with financial software, study finds
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
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trintech
90% of organizations face financial close challenges due to technology issues, says a Trintech study by Forrester Consulting.
Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub make significant headway on digital skills initiative
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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martech
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apm
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software development
Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub have reached 10 million learners globally since announcing their digital skills initiative.
Execs turning to technology amid COVID-19 crisis, but there's power in people
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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devops
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hcm
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apm
C-suite execs are ramping up digital transformation but recognise the need for talent, says @IBM study. Skills, burnout, and complexity are key barriers.
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Pure Storage releases hybrid cloud enhancements across VMware portfolio
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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storage
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
Pure Storage extends partnership with VMware to accelerate hybrid cloud deployments and optimize VMware investments.
Auckland-based Mulcahy Engineering signs $1m deal with Epicor
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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it in manufacturing
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it automation
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epicor
Mulcahy Engineering signs $1 million deal with Epicor Software to automate business processes and drive growth.
Alibaba Cloud launches new cloud database solutions following market growth
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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alibaba cloud
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mysql
Alibaba Cloud doubles growth for cloud-native database products as demand rises amid the lasting impact of COVID-19. Plans to develop new products.
Fujitsu develops Western Sydney data centre as part of Aus expansion
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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fujitsu
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data centre expansion
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resilience
Fujitsu is expanding its data center in Western Sydney, with plans to add 4,500 square metres and 20 MW of power capacity.
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COVID-19 has lasting impact on consumer use of online services, study finds
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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healthtech
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forgerock
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online services
45% of consumers plan to increase online services use following COVID-19, according to a new report from ForgeRock.
Christchurch-based startup hits its stride with $600K seed funding
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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funding
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capital raising
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voicemail
New Zealand startup Vxt raises NZ$600,000 in seed funding round to expand its voicemail-to-text app and broaden its product offering.
CrowdStrike acquires Preempt Security for $96m, develops zero trust security offerings
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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malware
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ai security
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zero trust security
CrowdStrike is set to acquire Preempt Security for $96 million, aiming to enhance zero trust security capabilities for customers.