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 367
ECNZ says ‘about time’ for early learning investments
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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edutech
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digitisation
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early learning
ECNZ hails call for vital investment in early learning, stressing the need for digital curriculum updates and teacher support.
Dunedin brings lightning fast WiFi to Octagon
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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gigatown
Dunedin is installing a free gigabit-speed WiFi network in the city’s Octagon, offering high-speed internet to the public.
Rackspace ups its cloud security game
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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dr
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Rackspace is launching new managed security and compliance services to protect against cyber threats in the digital age.
Acronis looks to roll out quantum encryption solutions
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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data protection
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dr
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encryption
Acronis has partnered with ID Quantique to bring quantum-safe encryption to its cloud solutions, protecting data from future security threats.
Dell revamps Precision Mobile Workstations
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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network infrastructure
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intel
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amd
The workstations are thinner and lighter, with updated graphics technology, new processors, memory and storage.
IT employers look past formal education to find innovators
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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edutech
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absolute it
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tertiary education
Employers are shifting focus from qualifications to workplace culture and innovative thinking when hiring, according to AbsoluteIT.
Gartner names Adobe leader in digital marketing analytics
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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martech
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adobe
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gartner magic quadrant
Adobe has been named a leader in Gartner’s first ever Magic Quadrant for Digital Marketing Analytics research report.
Organisations unprepared for the greatest security risks, survey finds
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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breach prevention
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cyberark
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cyber attacks
Cyber attackers posing as legitimate insiders represent the greatest security risks to organisations, according to a new survey by CyberArk.
CIOs say yes to agile, no to traditional methods
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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devops
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apm
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software development
CIOs are increasingly turning to agile software development methodologies to meet the demands of evolving digital businesses.
Changes to NZ's early education could require significant investment
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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learning
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early education
Education Minister releases report on improving early learning transitions, but NZEI Te Riu Roa warns of need for funding boost.
Leave admin drains resources: Is automation the answer?
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Leave admin is becoming more complicated as regulations increase, making this area one of the most challenging aspects of workforce management.
Are you prepared for industry disruption?
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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it managers
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disruption
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comptia
New technology, processes and delivery are disrupting IT channel organisations, and in order to stay ahead of the game companies must act now.
Burgeoning WiFi calling market driven by iPhone 6
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
The native WiFi calling market will grow rapidly in the fourth quarter of 2015 as more mobile operators invest in the service.
Smart Technologies brings collaboration tools to ANZ
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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edutech
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smart technologies
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smart appliances
Smart Technologies has launched its kapp product family in Australia and New Zealand, targeting the education and business sectors.
Kiwi students using school computers to access porn
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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schools
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computer forensics nz
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dia
New Zealand students are accessing ‘inappropriate content’, namely pornography, on school computers more than ever before.
Brocade partners with wireless network vendors to target universities
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Brocade has introduced a new Open Mobility Solutions Programme to address advances in wireless technology and enable tertiary education customers.
Microsoft Azure gets some major updates
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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public cloud
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iot
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microsoft
Microsoft has announced it will be advancing Azure, its intelligent cloud offering, with new solutions that cover a number of areas.
Kiwi startup makes it to the big time with IBM
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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ibm
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eight wire
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startups
Wellington based startup, Eight Wire, will compete in the semi-finals of IBM’s SmartCamp in San Francisco, along with nine other startups.
Digital investments driving strong revenue growth
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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pwc
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productivity
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partners
A growing number of organisations are investing in digital technologies, and particular behaviours surrounding these investments are driving success.
N4L and OMGTech! bring edtech resources to Kiwi teachers
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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n4l
N4L and OMGTech! team up to make STEM resources accessible to all NZ teachers via Pond, fostering a collaborative community in schools nationwide.