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 363
Gamification in schools on the rise
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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gaming
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e-learning
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digital entertainment
Gamification is becoming an increasingly common learning technique in schools to help students develop new, transferable problem solving skills.
ENZ boosts student engagement with improved website
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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edutech
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cloud services
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studentit
Education New Zealand (ENZ) has launched new website pages and rolled out a number of improvements as part of its aim to deliver meaningful content.
University of Waikato launches new initiative for Kiwi students
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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entrepreneur
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university of waikato
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startups
The University of Waikato and Waikato Students’ Union (WSU) have launched a new initiative with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Adaptable IT architecture key to success
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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productivity
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it managers
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flexible work
Companies should aim for an 'endless state' IT architecture to stay agile in the fast-moving tech environment, says Teradata.
4G LTE networking solutions bring benefits to businesses
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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4g technology
Cradlepoint is committed to simplifying management and maintenance of networks to ease the burden and enable teams to focus on growing their business.
Nimble storage aids in Kiwi company's growth
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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storage
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productivity
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nimble storage
Nimble Storage is bringing storage solutions to Kiwi companies in New Zealand, allowing them to focus on expanding their business.
BYOD and you: How to successfully bring tech into the classroom
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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byod
The BYOD trend has the ability to bring many benefits to schools but it also has the potential to cause significant disruption.
D-Link launches Wi-Fi modem router, exclusive to ANZ
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The Taipan is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (N600 + AC1300 + AC1300) Wi-Fi Modem Router that uses Tri-Band Wi-Fi and D-Link’s Smart Connect technology.
Discussing the burgeoning edtech sector here and abroad
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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edutech
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education
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dte
Two education technology (edtech) advocates from Europe will visit New Zealand this December to talk about the growing edtech sector.
IT infrastructure at the core of biggest new tech trends
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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hybrid & remote work
According to CenturyLink, IT infrastructure will play a growing role in how businesses overcome challenges, and more infrastructure will be outsourced.
Dedicated devices: A possible solution to mobility
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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smartphones
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data protection
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wireless networks
To protect companies from risks that come with mobility, organisations should consider using dedicated workplace mobile devices, according to Wavelink.
More Kiwi schools turn to N4L's Managed Network
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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edutech
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n4l
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managed network
John Hanna, N4L CEO, says he credits the survey’s positive responses to the company’s school-centric approach, and proactive approach to support.
Huawei completes SDN industry first
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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partner programmes
Huawei has completed the industry's first multi-vendor Wireless Transport SDN Proof of Concept (PoC) with the Open Networking Foundation (ONF).
NZ’s smaller regions represent huge opportunity
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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smart cities
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pwc
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palm
New Zealand's smaller regions have the opportunity to become more developed hotbeds of activity, according to a new report from PwC.
5G investments high, despite lack of standardisation
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
5G R&D and trial investments will account for nearly $5 billion by 2020, following a CAGR of nearly 40%, according to new research.
Parents concern for children and tech grows
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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cyberbullying
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texting
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parental control
A new study by Qualtrics shows the biggest concerns of parents for their children and technology are texting, sexting and cyberbullying.
AOC takes on monitor market in New Zealand
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
AOC is bringing ‘modern glamour’ to monitors with its new 81 series, notable for their narrow edge and ultra slim body.
University of Auckland starts rolling out online courses
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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e-learning
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auckland university
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cameras
The University of Auckland is investing in elearning options, beginning by making it’s most popular undergraduate course available as an online class.
Government looks to update NZ's tertiary education
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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edutech
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government
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productivity
The Government is investigating new models of tertiary education that fit better with the changing demands of today’s world.
In-flight Wi-Fi market taking off in APAC
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Global in-flight Wi-Fi market to reach $5,456.7m by 2021, with Asia Pacific seeing highest adoption rate, says PMR.