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 331
Aussie Government urges business to take action against cyber threats
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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deloitte
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cyber criminal
Australian businesses are falling behind in cyber security, leaving them vulnerable to cyber criminals, according to Deloitte.
Microsoft donates $625,000 to give Kiwi youth a head start
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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edutech
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microsoft
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high tech youth network
NZ's High Tech Youth and OMGTech! groups have received $625k in grants from Microsoft to support technology education for young people.
New RBI tower brings greater connectivity to Kauaeranga Valley
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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uc
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government
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telco
New RBI tower brings 4G broadband and mobile coverage to Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel, NZ - improving connectivity for residents and tourists.
University of Otago hosts 'From State to Social Media' event
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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social media
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university of otago
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digital media
National and overseas speakers have been invited to explore the complex and evolving interaction between states and ‘old’ and ‘new’ forms of media.
Millennials may be the secret to success in an age of digital disruption
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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recruitment
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epicor
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workforce management
Research reveals firms underutilising millennial tech prowess, risking their digital edge in an era of constant innovation.
Banks struggle to remain relevant as FinTech tools take over
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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fintech
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software development
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customers
Banks must collaborate with FinTech firms as they struggle to keep pace with the disruption caused by emerging technology, a report has found.
Big data and workforce analytics: Powerful and underutilised
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Workforce data analytics can drive business performance and give companies a competitive advantage, says WFS Australia.
Email prime target for cyber attacks, FirstWave responds with domain filter
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
In a bold move against cyber threats, FirstWave launches an innovative Typo Domain filter to shield emails from insidious phishing attacks.
blueAPACHE invests in Queensland to meet local demand
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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management
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investment
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blueapache
IT as a Service provider, blueAPACHE, has increased investment in Queensland to meet local demand following significant growth in the region.
Apple gears up for its 27th annual developer conference
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple will bring developers from around the world to San Francisco for its Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
Cyber security methods failing to protect control systems
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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migration
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cybersecurity
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it industry
Emerging cyber security technologies aim to protect industrial control systems, but current methods fall short, warns ABI Research, urging OT-focused solutions.
IBM experiences drop in revenue across nearly all segments
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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fintech
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cloud services
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ibm
IBM experiences drop in revenue for Q1 2016, but sees significant increase in cloud revenue. Strategic imperatives revenue up 14%.
Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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edutech
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microsoft
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windows
The updates include new experiences for Windows 10, an education edition of Minecraft, the launch of Classroom and Forms, and LMS integration.
Aussie aged care provider looks to boost business with Promapp
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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uc
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rpa
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management
Bethanie Group has chosen Promapp to provide a platform that will enable the aged care facility provider to develop and expand its business.
Synchrony brings cloud payroll solution to Australia
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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hcm
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payroll systems
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hr
Synchrony Global launches payroll solution, syncPAY, to Australian market in partnership with Payroll Metrics.
The IT security skills gap is affecting everyone, especially the channel
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
IT security skills shortage hits hard, with 86% of ANZ channel firms facing a gap, CompTIA meetings reveal a scramble to upskill.
Landesk's new IT Asset Management solution is all about visibility
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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hardware
Landesk's new IT Asset Management Suite provides greater visibility for asset management, offering an all-in-one solution for IT teams.
MYOB and ANZ team up to help Kiwi start-ups
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
MYOB and ANZ bank arm Kiwi start-ups with essential financial tools for a robust launch, promising stronger foundations for new businesses.
QuickTime for Windows could be an accident waiting to happen
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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windows
Trend Micro has discovered two new, critical vulnerabilities affecting QuickTime for Windows, which Apple will no longer be supporting.
Cisco leads IoT security market, followed by Intel and Symantec
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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uc
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iot
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wireless networks
The growing number of connected devices is driving demand for IoT security, says Amrita Choudhury, analyst at Technavio.