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 365
Wireless and cloud tech at the heart of connected living
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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iot
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healthtech
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cloud services
Connected living is becoming a reality with emerging IoT innovations and the convergence of ICT and electronics, says Frost - Sullivan report.
Myths and truths about internet security
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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uc
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data protection
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data privacy
The reason so many people are being hacked at such a relentless pace is less about the users themselves and more about mainstream security solutions.
Huawei completes significant step in 5G development
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The joint trial of 5G new radio access technologies is a key step toward accelerating 5G standardisation and commercialisation, says Huawei.
Sony Xperia Z5 released in NZ through Spark
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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sony
The flagship device is an operator exclusive for Spark and also comes with access to exclusive ‘Made for Bond’ themes and content.
New peer-to-peer lender aims to shake up the market
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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peer-to-peer lending
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sme
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startups
Lending Crowd arrives to disrupt NZ's P2P lending, focusing on better rates and efficient loans for SMEs and borrowers.
University of Auckland joins ‘generation study abroad’ movement
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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edutech
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auckland university
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traveltech
With a new partnership, the University of Auckland (UoA) has renewed its focus on providing students opportunities to study overseas.
ecash and TNS bring purpose-built ATM solution to Australia
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Ecash teams up with TNS to revolutionise Australia's ATM market with a new, purpose-built cash-out solution, leveraging TNSLink technology.
Software AG launches new solution for a digital world
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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software ag
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market
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partners
Software AG unveils an online marketplace to propel businesses into the digital era, offering tools to craft unique digital strategies.
Must-attend Digital Signage event in Auckland this week
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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digital signage
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google
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goodson
This week Goodson Imports, along with Google for Work and AOPEN Australia, is hosting a Commercial Chrome Devices intro session in Auckland.
Technology used to revitalise indigenous culture
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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kiwa digital
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māori
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te papa museum
Technology can be used to preserve ancestral knowledge in formats that are relevant and accessible, according to Steven Renata, from Kiwa Digital.
ITSM upgrades a necessity in the digital age
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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crm
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martech
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digital arena
As the world moves into a digital age, the old methods of IT service management (ITSM) are out of date and ineffective, according to UXC Consulting.
Internet hacks on the rise, weak passwords remain a problem
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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uc
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cybersecurity
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telco
In the past 12 months alone one in four internet users had at least one of their accounts hacked, leading to the loss or theft of personal information.
Enterprise IoT devices underestimated and under-secured
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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iot
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Alarm over IoT security gap: IT experts claim devices in homes and business are under-protected, despite consumer confidence.
Kiwi start-up aims to revolutionise email
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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email
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disruption
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startups
A new Kiwi start-up has launched an email service with a wide range of features, competitive pricing, and a focus on client integration.
Lightning Lab to hold two accelerator programmes for Kiwi start-ups
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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entrepreneur
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lightning lab
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startups
The Lightning Lab XX will focus on accelerating women-led companies, while the Lightning Lab Digital will take a closer look at applications and tech.
Decile 1 schools find success with digital technologies
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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edutech
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google
A cluster of schools in Auckland’s eastern suburbs have found digital technologies are aiding in student’s academic success.
Open Polytechnic invests in digital transformation
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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edutech
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digital transformation
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open polytechnic
Open Polytechnic has announced it isn't increasing tuition costs and will be making significant investments into technology.
Wellington has a new ICT grad school
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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edutech
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software development
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ict
Wellington is set to be home to a new ICT Graduate School, designed to set the standard for advanced ICT education and fuel growth in the industry.
Visa and FireEye partner up, take on payments systems
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Visa and FireEye partner to launch cyber intelligence service for the payments industry to identify and respond to attacks on systems.
What are digital disruptors doing to beat out the competition?
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Digital disrupters are outperforming traditional companies in terms of revenue and profit growth, according to a study by CA Technologies.