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 358
Demand for online learning courses through the roof
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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moocs
Demand for technology in education, which can be accessed from any location, has sparked a revolution in the online learning segment.
VMob's data analytics now available on Microsoft's Power BI
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
VMob's data and business intelligence are now accessible through Microsoft Power BI, offering a single view of critical business data.
Blackboard and Sharp: Teaming up to enhance student workflows
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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edutech
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learning
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sharp
Sharp and Blackboard are partnering to streamline student assignment workflows with Sharp's multifunctional printers integrating directly into Blackboard Learn.
Ministry of Education and Microsoft, bringing Kiwi students into digital world
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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edutech
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microsoft
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ministry of education
Microsoft signs three-year agreement with Ministry of Education to provide Kiwi students with latest computer software.
Digital technology subjects crucial in the modern world
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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auckland university
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ncea
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information technology
University of Auckland includes computing subjects for the first time, recognising their importance in digital world.
Nuage SDN tech at core of China Mobile DevOps upgrade
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
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devops
China Mobile boosts DevOps with Nuage SDN, enhancing cloud services and internal operations with secure, scalable technology.
5G becoming major consideration for telcos and vendors
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
5G wireless technology is becoming a major focus for operators, with initial standards set for 2020, says new report.
SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Cradlepoint acquires Pertino, integrating SDN innovation with 4G LTE solutions to transform enterprise networking.
NZ's best in cyber security recognised at 2015 iSANZ Awards
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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isanz
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awards
NZ’s information security community gathered at the 2015 iSANZ Awards last night, to celebrate the achievements of those working in cyber security.
In-vehicle wireless solutions: Connecting people and communities
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
In the past decade transportation technology has advanced in leaps and bounds, and wireless connectivity has become a great enabler for communities.
AU Government launches new Agenda to foster innovation
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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australian government
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translation
The Australian Government has announced its intent to help support and develop local businesses with The National Innovation and Science Agenda.
4G LTE market undergoes explosive growth
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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4g technology
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market
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transparency market research
The global LTE market is set to grow at a significant 78.6% CAGR until 2019 due to a rising demand for high-speed broadband.
Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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uc
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telco
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contact centre
Data theft is continuing to spur on the mobile identification market, and will generate an additional $700m for mobile network operators by 2020.
MSC Mobility knocks out the competition
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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partner programmes
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managed services
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mobility
Frost & Sullivan has named MSC Mobility the Enterprise Mobility Managed Service Provider of the year in Australia at the Australian Excellence Awards.
Xero adds search, completes cloud accounting software first
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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software updates
Xero has added a new feature known as ‘Search for Xero’, available from any screen within the app, to enable faster navigation and a better workflow.
Blackboard's latest update is all about better communication
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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edutech
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tertiary education
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voice
Blackboard partners with VoiceThread to enhance communication for learners and instructors with video, voice and text commenting.
CIOs embrace digital business, but are they doing enough?
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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digital transformation
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public sector
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analyst report
While CIOs are embracing digital transformation, progress of digital business within ANZ is considerably slower than the global average.
NZ high tech companies hold their own against Asian counterparts
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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deloitte
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startups
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retail
New Zealand dominates Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific Index, with a record 54 Kiwi companies making the list.
Huawei wings big for wireless network innovations
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
This year, the company walked away with 5G Innovation of the Year, Fixed Broadband Project of the Year and Wireless Network Project of the Year.
OMGTech! launches Hour of Code for Kiwi students
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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edutech
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microsoft
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coding
Yesterday, schools in Pt England, Auckland, kicked off the global Hour of Code campaign to get young people interested in technology.