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 316
Prudential Corporation Asia launches next generation health app
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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apps
Prudential Corporation Asia has introduced 'Pulse,' an AI-powered health app, providing users with 24/7 personal health management and real-time information.
Lenovo targets customers dealing with data-intensive workloads
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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surveillance
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 and SR655 add to the company’s server portfolio and are powered by the next-generation AMD EPYC 7002 Series processors.
Outsourcing market hits record high, despite sluggish growth in ANZ
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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iaas
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partner programmes
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outsourcing
The outsourcing market in Asia Pacific has hit a new record, with the managed services segment experiencing its best quarter in five years.
Cybersecurity companies bring advanced encryption and quantum tech to Aus
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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encryption
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Three cybersecurity companies have launched a secure and scalable package for enterprise file sharing in Australia.
Fluent Commerce scores $33m in funding round
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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open source
Fluent Commerce, the Sydney-headquartered order management provider, has raised $33 million in series B funding, led by US growth equity firm Arrowroot Capital.
The threat of disaster leaves many companies worried
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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dr
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data analytics
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martech
Only one third (35%) of organisations have confidence in their disaster recovery (DR) plans, according to new research from Databarracks.
New app helps Kiwi investors go global
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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fintech
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apps
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investment
Tiger Brokers, the fintech Kiwi company, has launched an app designed to help Kiwi investors test global equities markets and build global portfolios.
Aussie company launches new chatbot service for homeless youth
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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crm
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uc
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martech
Set to launch in March 2020, the chatbot is currently in design and testing and is the biggest change to the Ask Izzy platform since 2016.
Western Digital capitalises on the data economy with new ActiveScale capabilities
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Western Digital has extended the capabilities of ActiveScale storage system portfolio in order to provide more options for exabyte-scale data growth.
MRI Software acquires Rockend, looks to extend reach in ANZ
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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property market
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business management platform
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acquisition
MRI Software acquires Rockend to bolster its reach in the property management sector across Australia and New Zealand, serving 6,000 clients.
IBM develops cloud-native offerings with Red Hat OpenShift
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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multi-cloud
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open source
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microsoft
IBM launches cloud-native solutions with Red Hat OpenShift, enabling comprehensive application deployment across leading public and private clouds.
Alibaba Cloud brings on nine new partners
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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partner programmes
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alibaba cloud
Alibaba Cloud partners with nine new companies to support their entry into the Chinese market through its Global China Gateway Program.
430,000 people hit with financial malware
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.
Generic recognition won’t win over employees, study shows
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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payroll systems
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ex
Australian firms fail to effectively motivate staff with generic, annual recognition, demanding more timely, meaningful praise, new study reveals.
New report considers consumer rights around personal data
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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data privacy
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social media
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personal security
Report finds no clear standards for access to consumer data, including personal data from social media and fitness trackers. Regulators urged for reform.
Life changing or frustrating? New research looks into digital lifestyles
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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content creation
A new report reveals that while digital lifestyles boost everyday life, they bring performance frustrations and security concerns to the forefront.
IDC finds smartphone shipments up 6.5% from previous quarter
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smartphone shipments continue to decline worldwide, with China and the US experiencing sharp declines, but the market may be stabilising, says IDC.
Alibaba Cloud and SACEOS set sights on Singapore’s hospitality industry
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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uc
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martech
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At SMF 2019 the pair signed a MOU to promote upskilling and technology collaborations to keep Singapore as top MICE destination in Asia.
Banks feeling the pressure of the digital revolution
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Digital revolution ramps up pressure on APAC banks as they race to outpace tech giants and neo-banks. Mastering digital engagement is top priority.
ecentre business incubator showcases NZ’s upcoming startups
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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incubator
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ecentre
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startups
Sprint Global, the business incubator hosted by Massey University, selected 11 startups to take on the challenge of ‘going global’.