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 347
Aussie businesses need to pick up their DevOps game, study shows
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
Only 10% of Australian organisations have made significant progress in implementing DevOps practices, half the global average, says a study.
Global Cloud Xchange touches down in Sydney with cloud delivery network
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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cx
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martech
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microsoft
Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) launches content and cloud delivery network in Sydney, expanding its Global Network across Australia and New Zealand.
eLearning is changing as we know it - but how?
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Hybrid learning, the convergence of processes, uptake of cloud-based solutions, and development of analytics are key trends impacting eLearning.
Wellington web tech conference celebrates 10th birthday
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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creative computing
The Webstock conference celebrated its 10th anniversary in Wellington last week, attracting 1,000 web designers, developers and industry leaders.
SMBs ditch traditional infrastructure, make their move to the cloud
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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cloud services
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smb
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ingram micro
As cloud computing continues to take the IT business landscape by storm, the way SMBs consume tech and how they compete in the market will change.
Fortinet ups the ante with updated cybersecurity operating system
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet's new FortiOS 5.4 boosts cybersecurity with enhanced internal segmentation, automated threat intelligence, and robust mobile device protection.
Enterprise market presents huge growth opportunity for cloud providers
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Nearly all enterprises plan to increase or maintain their annual spending on cloud computing in 2016, according to a study.
Commvault and Revera bring new cloud data protection offering to NZ
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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government
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commvault
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revera
Commvault partners with Revera to offer New Zealand organisations a local cloud storage target for backup and archiving.
NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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uc
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government
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telco
Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) connections are up 135% around the country, according to latest figures regarding the Government’s UFB programme.
'Wrapped for Pride!' ANZ shows support for upcoming Pride Festival
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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anz bank
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affinity
ANZ New Zealand transforms its Ponsonby branch into a pride-themed art installation to celebrate the Auckland Pride Festival.
Healthcare sector drives cloud analytics market growth
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The cloud analytics market is set to grow at a CAGR of close to 21%, driven by text analytics and healthcare demand.
Zerto experiences huge success in ANZ region, ups channel plans
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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iaas
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Over the past year, Zerto has experienced a 300% increase in sales in the APJ markets, driven largely by its success in the ANZ markets.
Massive shift among APAC enterprises to cloud-based DLP solutions
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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market
The DLP applications market in APAC was valued at over $170 million in 2014, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 25% until the end of 2020.
eLearning course drop-out rates on the rise
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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moocs
With drop-out rates at an all time high, eLearning providers are looking at what makes a successful online course.
Icehouse scholarship winners announced
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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icehouse
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founders
The Icehouse announces scholarship recipients for its Owner Manager Programme, offering up to 25% off the cost of the programme.
Are you ready for 5G?
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
5G is set to disrupt the IT industry, according to a report by 451 Research, impacting a wide range of technology and services.
FireEye reports record revenue, shows no signs of slowing down
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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fintech
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
FireEye's Q4 2015 revenue rose 29% to $184.8m, with positive cash flow for the year of $37m, as the company grows towards profitability.
Paul McCartney and Skype come together, all in the name of love
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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uc
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digital entertainment
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voip
The former Beatle has partnered with Skype to celebrate Valentine's Day by composing music to accompany ten ‘Love Mojis’. Yes, you read that right.
Spotify gets sexy for Valentine's Day
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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valentine's day
Spotify has jumped into the Valentine’s Day party and launched a new feature called Love Notes, and also revealed the top sex songs in New Zealand.
Palo Alto vendor of choice as Aussie company amps up expansion plans
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
SunRice has chosen Palo Alto Networks' Next-Generation Security Platform to support expansion, increase security, and consolidate IT infrastructure.