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 361
New Zealand tops OECD countries in education investment
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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edutech
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tertiary education
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investment
New Zealand tops OECD countries in education spending, committing more of its public spending to education than most others.
Macquarie deploys big data platform, improves Govt comms
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Macquarie Telecom has deployed MapR, the big data platform, and says the move is bringing performance and security benefits to the Australian govt.
Birst emerging leader in business intelligence space
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Birst shines at Enterprise Innovation Awards, clinching the leading spot in Big Data and Analytics, advancing BI solutions in Asia.
Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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leadership
Education leaders from around the globe convened at the Bett Asia Leadership Summit 2015 in Singapore to explore integrating tech in classrooms.
New Zealand to get a new education leadership centre
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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leadership
The Ministry of Education is funding a new centre for education in an effort to encourage leadership and growth in the sector.
Meet Li-Fi: The new, superior, wireless technology
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
A new wireless technology known as Li-Fi has been tested in a real world setting and is 100 times faster than Wi-Fi.
Security, big data, smart machines to shape tech sector in 2016
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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uc
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iot
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healthtech
It’s a given that technology will be ubiquitous in every aspect of business, but how it will be used and the impact it will have is up for discussion.
Bi-modal IT, bringing businesses into the modern world
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
A bi-modal IT environment can help organisations more effectively align IT activities with the dynamics of a digital business, according to Red Hat.
Dimension Data scores significant Queensland Govt contract
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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dimension data
Under a new contract with the Queensland Government, Dimension Data will provide a range of ICT services and solutions for new offices.
Auckland SMEs 'disappointed' with local council
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB surveyed more than 300 SME operators based in Auckland, and found disatisfaction with local council support is at its highest level in two years.
Winners of Kiwi entrepreneurial comp announced
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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entrepreneur
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māori
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startups
Winners of the DigMyIdea challenge have been announced, with ideas range from financial education software to a socializing app.
Hybrid IT: Helping enterprises increase agility, balance demands
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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hyperscale
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
Hybrid IT is emerging as a way for organisations to balance growing demands on their infrastructure, and the increasing need to be agile.
Harness the power of the internet with a .nz domain name
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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uc
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martech
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software development
The internet is a cornerstone of the modern world, and as such is a crucial tool for businesses to engage with customers.
So The Warehouse is doing mobile plans now?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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uc
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telco
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mobile plan
The Warehouse has officially launched its new mobile brand in stores around the country, with low prices highlighted as a key differentiating factor.
Zespri migrates to Azure, sings its praises
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
In a bid to highlight the benefits of moving computer infrastructure to the cloud, Microsoft has begun the ‘Server Room Reboot’ initiative.
Vector Comms brings Amazon Web Services to Kiwi businesses
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
In order to make private connectivity easier for Kiwi businesses, Vector Communications is giving New Zealand companies the chance to trial AWS.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft extend partnership
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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microsoft
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft have deepened their partnership on Windows 10 with new Cloud Productivity and Mobility Solution Offerings.
5G research project spurred on by newest member
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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uc
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devops
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5g & beyond
As the newest addition to the project, Anite will contribute air-interface and channel emulation expertise to the research project alongside Huawei.
Kiwi research symposium kicks off in Wellington
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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edutech
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event
Porirua will play host to the third annual Whitireia and WelTec Research Symposium (WWRS), presented in association with the Open Polytechnic.
Alcatel-Lucent researchers complete optical network breakthrough
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
Breakthrough prototype technology from Bell Labs will increase optical network capacities by more than tenfold, according to a recent report.