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 388
Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition now available in New Zealand
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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samsung galaxy
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technology gifts
The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition are on sale for a RRP of NZD$299 from selected Noel Leeming stores, Samsung Kiosks and online.
Windows Phone users: The WhatsApp wait is nearly over
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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uc
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voip
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whatsapp
WhatsApp, complete with its new VoIP capabilities, is expected to be available to Windows Phone users soon, according to latest reports.
How to drive success with your IT operations
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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it automation
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kaseya
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it managers
Automation can help mid-sized IT groups spend more time on strategic projects, according to a survey by Kaseya.
AudioCodes' second quarter revenues looking bleak
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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uc
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voip
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audiocodes
AudioCodes has announced its revenues for the second quarter of 2015 are anticipated to be lower than previously estimated.
CompTIA channel community launches in ANZ
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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bi
CompTIA has launched a group dedicated to technology resellers, solution providers, distributors, vendors and channel associates based in ANZ.
Kiwi students set to take on the world, starting with Seattle
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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microsoft
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auckland university
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microsoft imagine cup
The three University of Auckland students who designed the app Tether have gained a finalist placing in the Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals.
Smart wireless devices that are shaking up the market
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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wireless devices
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fitness tracker
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analyst report
Various key technology developments are impacting the smart wireless devices sector. Juniper Research has revealed top five stand-out devices.
Ruckus works to transform the wireless experience
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Ruckus Wireless has expanded its SPoT location-based service (LBS), to let service providers and enterprises improve their wireless infrastructure.
BGW Technologies named Panasonic’s Australian distributor
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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distributors
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bgw technologies
BGW Technologies to distribute Panasonic's advanced security products in Australia, enhancing channel support and integrations.
Arbor Networks teams up with Duo to protect NZ organisations
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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ddos
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duo
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arbor networks
Arbor Networks has partnered with Duo, the specialist security IT distributor, to better serve its New Zealand customer base.
Schneider Electric moves into digital age with OpenText
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric has selected OpenText to deliver B2B workflow management and enable its global supply chain platform.
Spark NZ: Working to serve customers of the future
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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uc
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telco
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spark
Spark has successfully tested high-definition voice and video calling over a 4G mobile network, and says this marks the start of a digital network.
Apple Watch gets its first update...
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
The first major software update for the Apple Watch, watchOS 2, will be available this September and includes new watch faces, apps, and capabilities.
Meet Cisco's new executive team, poised to take company into digital age
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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cisco
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sales
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engineering
Cisco is looking to move the company into its next phase of growth, and has revealed the executive leadership team that will action this.
Samsung Galaxy J7 leaked by online retailer
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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samsung galaxy
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technology gifts
Ahead of any formal announcements, an online retailer based in Kazakhstan has leaked details about the Samsung Galaxy J7.
iOS 9: coming to an Apple device near you
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Apple has previewed iOS 9, the latest software for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, which will be available in September.
Inland Revenue chooses US company for billion dollar update
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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tax
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ird
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it management
The Inland Revenue has partnered with US company Fast Enterprises to update New Zealand's tax and social policy administration system.
Kathmandu makes the move to the AWS cloud with Fronde
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cx
Kathmandu has moved to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud in order to improve its web infrastructure and customer experience.
Video conferencing solution gets a facelift
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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uc
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healthtech
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video communication
Vidyo partners with Genband to integrate VidyoWorks platform into Genband's Smart Office Unified Communications solution.
Top advantages of cloud computing for NZ businesses
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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cloud services
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iconz
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cloud adoption
NZ firms thrive in the cloud, harnessing flexibility, big data insights and work-anywhere collaboration, says sector leader ICONZ-Webvisions.