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 333
From servers to DNA - is this the future of data storage?
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
A new technique could shrink the space needed to store digital data that today would fill a small shopping complex down to the size of a sugar cube.
NZ small businesses 'concerned but optimistic', survey finds
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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smb
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anz bank
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growth
NZ small firms weather economic doubts with an eye on expansion, a fresh survey shows a blend of caution and confidence.
ARANZ Geo talks innovation with inventors and partners in Perth
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
ARANZ Geo's Lyceum event in Perth showcased the latest innovations in the mining industry, including jetpacks and big data.
Kiwi company raises $7.5M in funding, sets sights on bigger markets
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
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entrepreneur
NZ's 90 Seconds snags US$7.5M to revolutionise global video production, with Sequoia India leading the investment into expanding markets.
HP unveils new One Life line, and it's all about mobility
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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personal computing devices
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hp
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workplace
HP has launched a new range of notebooks designed for the modern workplace, merging business and consumer devices.
Konica Minolta brings 3D printing to Australian businesses
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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partner programmes
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printing
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3d printing
Konica Minolta expands 3D printing biz in Australia, adding staff & resources to meet growing demand. #3Dprinting.
Nimble Storage brings on new channel manager for ANZ region
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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storage
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partner programmes
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jobs
Nimble Storage appoints Cath Gentile as senior channel development manager for Australia and New Zealand region.
Oracle: Don't forget about HR when it comes to digital transformation
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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hcm
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cloud services
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oracle
Oracle has added new Human Capital Management (HCM) cloud solutions to its portfolio with the intention of further driving HR transformation.
Lenovo leads dismal PC shipments market
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
PC shipments continue to decline, with the only hopes for improvement dependent on commercial replacements and economic stability, according to IDC.
Kiwi productivity at an all time low... Is technology the answer?
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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government
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ict
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nztech
New Zealand's low productivity may be solved by technology, says NZTech CEO. ICT is key to transforming government services. #NewZealand #Productivity.
Tesla's Model 3: The single biggest launch of any product ever
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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cartech
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cleantech
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driving
Tesla Model 3 receives 325k+ reservations worth $14bn in a week; biggest one-week launch ever, according to Tesla.
Interactive content and gamification: Key trends shaping education
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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edutech
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gaming
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e-learning
The education sector will be shaped by interactive content, adaptive learning technologies, and gamification in e-learning, according to a report by Technavio.
Smart machines to take over the Earth..? Concerns over IoT security grows
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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iot
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smart home
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cybersecurity
While an overwhelming number of people see the benefit of the Internet of Things, more than half are also concerned about potential risks and threats.
ViFX to host container tech event for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
The ‘Bringing Container Innovation to New Zealand’ events will be held in Auckland on Tuesday 19th April and in Wellington on Thursday 21st.
Demand for cloud security shows no signs of letting up
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cloud services
A rise in cloud-specific attacks is predicted to significantly propel demand for cloud security through to 2020, according to new Technavio research.
Z Energy continues to invest in NZ's electric cars
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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cartech
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solid energy
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evs
Z Energy has opened Auckland’s first fast charge electric vehicle charging station at the Z Skyway service station at Auckland airport.
Dropbox extends Ingram Micro distie agreement to ANZ
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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partner programmes
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dropbox
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro partners with Dropbox to expand availability to channel partners across Pacific and add to cloud marketplaces.
They've still got it: The Beatles out-perform top Spotify artists
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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video
Spotify announced than in just over three months, users around the world have listened to the band for the equivalent of 2,793 years.
Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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schools
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digital literacy
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skills gap
Warehouse Stationery launches initiative to promote handwriting in New Zealand schools, giving children the chance to write a postcard for free.
Kiwi companies invest in R&D and innovation, new survey finds
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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statistics nz
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r&d
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sme
New Zealand businesses have increased their investment in research and development (R&D) by over 15% in one year, according to Statistics New Zealand.