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 320
Western Digital welcomes in zettabyte-scale era with Zoned Storage
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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storage
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hyperscale
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software development
Western Digital launches Zoned Storage initiative to create open and scalable data center architectures for the zettabyte-scale era.
Cryptolocker malware and ransomware threats on the rise
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Cryptolocker malware and ransomware is increasing at a rapid rate, with these threats rising 167% over the previous quarter.
Fantastical virtual reality art show comes to Tauranga
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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exhibition
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ar
Two artists from different disciplines have collaborated on a show that utilises virtual reality to take attendees into imaginative lands.
Automation Anywhere partners with Microsoft to advance automation
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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rpa
The relationship includes multi-million dollar investment into the adoption of RPA and aims to make automation technology more accessible to global enterprises.
Enterprises choosing multi cloud strategies to enable growth
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
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analyst report
Multi cloud strategies are on the rise as one public cloud provider is unable to meet the needs of organisations, says Gartner.
Cyber criminals targeting the gaming industry at an alarming rate
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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iam
The gaming industry is becoming a prime target for cyber criminals, with 12 billion credential attacks in 17 months, says Akamai's new report.
Kordia launches nationwide broadcasting service
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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tv
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kordia
Kordia launches pop up TV service on Freeview channel 200, allowing organizations to broadcast events nationwide.
Cyber attacks on healthcare companies growing
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Healthcare services face increasing cyber attacks, with 83% of CISOs reporting a rise in the past year, according to a report by Carbon Black.
Manufacturing businesses look to modernise operations with hybrid cloud
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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it in manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Manufacturing industry embracing hybrid cloud solutions at a faster rate than other sectors, says new report by Nutanix.
Chorus announces full HD streaming support in time for Rugby World Cup
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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chorus
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video
Chorus will support full HD streaming to coincide with the Rugby World Cup, allowing for a 44% traffic upsurge.
NZ owned e-scooter service rolls into Wellington
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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apps
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wellington city council
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transport
Following a growing global trend, New Zealand-owned electric scooter share company Flamingo is launching in the capital June 18.
Trust and personalisation key to winning customer experience
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Personalised services, innovation, and data security are key factors in customer experience, according to a study by Verizon Enterprise Solutions.
Retailers failing customers when it comes to data security
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
Many retailers are failing to secure customer data due to inadequate integration of security into their DevOps processes, new research from Claranet reveals.
Vodafone begins Voice over LTE (4G) rollout, a first for NZ
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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4g technology
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connectivity
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vodafone
Vodafone launches New Zealand's first Voice over LTE (VoLTE), starting in Auckland's North Shore, enhancing call quality and speed for 4G users.
Troovo brings robotics-powered payments solutions to enterprises
Fri, 7th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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financial systems
Troovo launches a pioneering robotics-powered payments solution, harnessing RPA and blockchain to streamline enterprise finances and enhance payment workflows.
Equinix launches new Network Edge services for global businesses
Fri, 7th Jun 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Equinix has launched new Network Edge services to meet the growing demand for global IT infrastructure and secure global connectivity.
New Kiwi app looks to reduce food waste
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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cleantech
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apps
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sustainability
New 'Foodprint' app aims to slash food waste in Auckland, partnering with local eateries to offer half-price meals.
Top three ways to improve financial compliance for your business
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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risk & compliance
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financing
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sap
Financial compliance remains a weak point for businesses, with internal control weaknesses and employees being the main culprits, according to SAP Concur.
Nearly half of all employees are willing to share business secrets
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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dlp
Insider threat is real, according to a new report that highlights employee behaviour around sharing corporate information.
Equinix puts US$77m into expanding data centres in Hong Kong
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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hyperscale
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fintech
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dc
Equinix invests $77m in expanding Hong Kong data centers as demand for reliable facilities and robust network infrastructure increases.