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 349
Wellington supercomputing conference aims to ignite innovation
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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it industry
This month will see some of the most recognised authorities in computing converging in Wellington for the 5th Multicore World event.
Samsung launches new solutions designed to re-ignite STEM subjects
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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edutech
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uc
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personal computing devices
Samsung unveils innovative STEM education tools to boost pupil engagement and team skills, offering immersive tech-led learning experiences.
Flexnet advances to ShoreTel gold partner status
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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uc
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partner programmes
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shoretel
Flexnet achieves Gold status in ShoreTel Partner Program, marking 34% YoY growth for the Australian unified communication solutions provider.
blueAPACHE extends Microsoft relationship
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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partner programmes
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
blueAPACHE has recently extended its relationship to include the Microsoft Devices Program and the Surface range.
Gartner names Bitdefender an endpoint security ‘visionary’
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
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edr
Bitdefender named Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection, validating the company's rapid advancement in enterprise sector.
Employees are the heart of your business, but are they happy?
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Employee engagement is crucial for business success, says Qualtrics. Here are seven steps to create an effective employee engagement survey.
NZ's largest city is 'on a roll' when it comes to innovation
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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wynyard group
Auckland recognised as a dynamic and rapidly transforming city in JLL's top 20 City Momentum Index. #Auckland #CityMomentumIndex.
Fortinet signs new distie agreement to extend ANZ footprint
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet boosts its ANZ market reach with a new deal, as Wavelink preps to push secure Wi-Fi solutions to multiple sectors.
Auckland a key location for NZ's burgeoning tech sector
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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software development
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jobs
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Innovation in the Auckland technology sector is driving IT job growth and making the city a prime location for start-ups and IT professionals.
Gartner recognises CA Technologies as Magic Quadrant leader
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
For the fourth year in a row, CA Technologies has been positioned as a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Integrated IT Portfolio Analysis (IIPA).
Brydge iPad keyboards available now for Kiwi students
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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Brydge has released new wireless keyboards in New Zealand for secondary and tertiary students who want to turn their iPad into an education tool.
New Software AG ANZ managing director to drive ‘ambitious’ plans
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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software ag
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market
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anz bank
Gordon Gakovic takes the helm at Software AG ANZ to steer bold expansion and digital innovation in the region.
What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.
Check Point looks to help the little guy with latest security offering
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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sme
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check point software
Check Point has released new appliances designed to help SMBs stand up against sophisticated cyber criminals and zero-day threats.
IPSec launches LogRhythm-powered SOC for Aussie businesses
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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siem
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cybersecurity
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logrhythm
The 24/7 security operations centre (SOC) brings together IPSec’s managed services capabilities and LogRhythm’s security intelligence and analytics.
Acronis hones in on ANZ region with new Cloud Partner Program
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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dr
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Acronis has launched its Cloud Partner Program in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region to accelerate revenue growth.
Unisys wins NASA Research Center contract
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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personal computing devices
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unisys
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pc hardware
Unisys has won a contract with NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) to support the organisation's upcoming simulation and flight research mission.
Are smartphones distracting our students?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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edutech
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personal computing devices
Personal devices are being banned in classrooms due to teacher’s fears they are distracting, although many recognise they will be central to learning.
Toshiba expands SMB offerings with new laptops
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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smb
Toshiba bolsters its SMB tech with a new range of versatile laptops, promising to enhance productivity at competitive costs.
Smartwatches, fitness devices, HDMs: What's in store for the wearables market?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
The wearables market is booming, with Gartner projecting sales of 274.6 million devices in 2016, including USD $11.5 billion in smartwatch revenue alone.