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 345
Dangerous Android banking Trojan breaks into Google Play store
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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fintech
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Identified as ‘one of the most dangerous Android banking Trojans ever seen', the Acecard malware is capable of attacking users of nearly 50 apps.
This is the age of the customer: How will the comms industry respond?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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customers
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disruption
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millennials
CSPs that embrace technology to keep up with customers’ growing expectations are far more likely to succeed in the future, according to a new report.
Attention all gamers: New ASUS laptop available in NZ
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
ASUS' new high-performance gaming laptop, the ROG GL552, is now available in New Zealand with prices starting from $2,099.
Mobile malware on the rise, Qualcomm and Avast step in
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Avast chosen by Qualcomm to integrate Snapdragon Smart Protect, a behavioural analysis-based anti-malware technology.
Forward thinking tech summit kicks off in Wellington
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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government
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nztech
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partners
A major government and tech industry summit will be held in the Te Papa museum, with the aim of seeing how these two sectors can can work together.
Blackboard recognises Maori as one of NZ's official languages
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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learning
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studentit
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māori
Blackboard releases Maori version of Bb Student, enabling students to stay updated on their academic progress.
Kiwis, hit up Spark NZ for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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uc
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samsung
To celebrate Samsung’s new smartphones, Spark has announced the first 500 online pre-orders before February 24 will receive a Samsung Gear VR device.
Genesys omnichannel solution delivers big ROI, study shows
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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crm
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uc
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martech
Genesys has released new research that indicates its omnichannel engagement solution delivers big financial returns to customers.
IBM invests in IoT analytics with new 'Quarks' tool
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Analysing data at the edge continuously can help companies generate insights more quickly and reduce network communication costs, according to IBM.
The secret to being a leading CEO: Embracing disruptive innovation
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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cloud services
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ibm
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intersec
For leading CEOs, cloud and the Internet of Things is old news. Now, it's all about cognitive computing and disruptive innovation.
From cardboard heads to yetis: Weird stock images galore
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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photo sharing
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photography
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creative technologies
Stock image galleries are vast collections of every image you can imagine - from the very helpful to the downright weird.
WatchGuard strengthens presence in ANZ region
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard expands in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of a new sales engineer, Peter Fraser, in Melbourne.
FBI asks Apple to break into iPhones. Apple says no
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Apple has solidified its stance on digital privacy, with CEO Tim Cook publishing an open letter to customers about why it won't comply with FBI's requ.
Today's threats requires targeted security, BlackRidge says
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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ibm
BlackRidge has revealed advanced in its identity-based network security protection offering, and has also joined IBM's z Systems partner programme.
Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.
Mobile technology is changing the healthcare game
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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uc
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healthtech
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telco
Technology is continuing to bridge the healthcare gap, with mHealth information services set to reach more than 150 million users by 2020.
Bulletproof still experiencing strong revenue growth
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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edge computing
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cloud services
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bulletproof hosting services
Australian cloud services provider, Bulletproof, has reported strong revenue growth and successes in all areas of its business for H1 FY16.
CenturyLink govt offering promises fresh approach to infrastructure
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
CenturyLink has launched CenturyLink Government Cloud, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offering for US federal government agencies.
Samsung's OHD series outdoor displays 'innovation of the year'
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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uc
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digital signage
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samsung
Samsung Electronics has won the AV Display Innovation of the Year award for its outdoor display solution at AV News Awards.
Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.