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 381
Visa and Kiwi students, exploring payment technology
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Visa holds workshop for Kiwi students to explore future payment technology. Students will develop prototypes with a chance to win prizes.
Seagate tackles cloud data protection with new solutions
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid & remote work
Seagate Technology has released new solutions for SMB and enterprise customers designed to help manage significant data growth and security needs.
NZ Transport Agency utilises Bluetooth technology
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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bluetooth
The NZ Transport Agency has installed a network of high-tech sensors to make travelling around Tauranga and parts of the Bay of Plenty easier.
Microsoft NZ targets local government with Office 365
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft New Zealand has provided details on how Office 365 provides security and privacy protections for government organisations.
Huawei P8 smartphone, in Spark NZ stores now
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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telco
The new Huawei P8 is now available at Spark New Zealand stores, with the first 1,000 customers getting a $200 discount.
BYOD market to reach $266 billion by 2019
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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personal computing devices
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byod
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mobility
The Bring Your Own Device and enterprise mobility market is forecasted to grow from $71.93 billion in 2013 to $266.17 billion in 2019.
IT teams: Close the innovation gap to find success
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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risk & compliance
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it managers
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centurylink
IT teams need to work to close the ‘innovation gap’ in order to remain ahead of the competition, according to CenturyLink.
CloudByte responds to local demand for enterprise storage solutions
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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storage
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enterprise storage
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cloudbyte
CloudByte has announced a strategic partnership with Achieva in Australia to deliver contanierised storage for enterprises and cloud service providers.
Genesys G-Summit global event comes to New Zealand
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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uc
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cx
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martech
The Genesys global G-Summit event series is making its way to New Zealand, and will showcase this year’s theme of ‘Next-Generation CX’.
Intel revenues down in lead up to Windows 10 launch
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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fintech
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Intel’s 2015 second quarter profit fell 3.2% as a result of the slump in PC sales that is impacting the majority of the chip sector.
Sonus to demonstrate Skype for Business solution at Microsoft conference
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
Sonus Networks to showcase NaaS IQ network controller platform at Microsoft conference, promising lower network costs and improved QoE.
Wi-Fi networks more important now than ever before
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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iot
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Increased adoption of the Internet of Things and Bring Your Own Device is resulting in growing demands for Wi-Fi networks.
Aussie IT departments unprepared for rise of IoT
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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iot
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deloitte
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it managers
The Internet of Things presents challenges for Australian IT departments due to a lack of skills and growing network complexity, says SolarWinds.
Microsoft Licensing Agreement saves NZ Govt $119m
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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microsoft
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government
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licensing
The original Microsoft Licensing Agreement contract signed in 2012 is used by 120 agencies and has achieved cost-savings of $119 million.
VMob maximises Microsoft Azure services with new alliance
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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uc
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public cloud
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microsoft
VMob partners with Microsoft Azure Mobile Engagement to provide full functionality of its personalisation platform to Azure customers.
Oxford Dictionary app takes out top award
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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edutech
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learning
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retail
The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary of Academic English has taken out the 'prestigious' Innovation in Learner Resources British Council ELTons Award.
Microsoft's new Office 365 Education services in the works
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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edutech
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microsoft
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virtual classroom
Microsoft is adding two new services to its Office 365 Education package, Microsoft Class Dashboard and Microsoft School Information Sync.
Uncovering the technology concerns of SMEs
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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smb
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comptia
SMBs are changing their relationship with IT and are beginning to view technology as a strategic imperative and a key driver of new business.
Rackspace releases Microsoft Azure support offering
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Rackspace adds Fanatical Support for Microsoft Azure to its product portfolio, offering hybrid cloud solutions.
Wi-Fi Aware: Enabling a better connected world
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Wi-Fi Aware to revolutionise connectivity with smart, energy-efficient device recognition technology, promising a more intuitive mobile experience.