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 389
HDS acquires Pentaho, focuses on big data analytics markets
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has completed its acquisition of Pentaho, a data integration, visualisation and analytics company.
3 top students take home Intergen award
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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edutech
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intergen
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victoria university
Intergen has announced the winners of the Intergen Young Achiever Awards, which aims to showcase students who are displaying strong academic success.
Dropbox lures in business customers with new features
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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planning
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dlp
Dropbox has launched a collection of new Dropbox for Business features in three key areas: security, administration and integration.
Come 2020, 70% of people will be using smartphones
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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mdm
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personal computing devices
By 2020, smartphone subscriptions will be more than double, reaching 6.1 billion, and 70% of the world’s population will be using smartphones.
Vend's retail software now optimised for iOS and iPad
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
New Zealand-based Vend has optimised its cloud-based retail software for iOS and iPad, to expand its reach to more retailers worldwide.
Are apps the way of the future for small businesses?
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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apps
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smb
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customer service
Small businesses expected to double their use of mobile apps, says Clutch survey. 15% already have one and 18% plan to develop one in 2015.
Windows 10 optimised devices and opportunities revealed
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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biometrics
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iot
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personal computing devices
Microsoft showcased new Windows 10 devices at Computex 2015 and discussed its plans to have 1 billion devices running on Windows 10 in the next few years.
Lifting the lid on major enterprise security threats
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Today’s cybercriminals are sophisticated and ruthless: they prey on the weaknesses in a network, approaching any security layer as an open invitation.
VMware welcomes CENX into partner programme
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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virtualisation
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it automation
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partner programmes
CENX has joined the Vmware Technology Alliance (TAP) programme, and will collaborate with Vmware to deliver quality solutions to customers.
Cyberoam brings enterprise network security to Kiwi SMEs
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cyberoam technologies
Cyberoam launches CR10wiNG, a wireless security appliance, in New Zealand market through distributor SnapperNet.
Disaster recovery 101 with Acronis
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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acronis
In order to survive unexpected disasters, businesses need to prepare their disaster recovery plans carefully and re-examine them regularly.
Best-selling learning app launches in NZ
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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apps
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tv
Best-selling UK TV and learning app, Hopster, launches in New Zealand for 2-6 year olds, with educational games and popular kids shows.
National standards have no place in classrooms of today
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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edutech
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new zealand principals’ federation
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digital education
Denise Torrey, president of the NZPF, says standardised practices in schools are outdated and have no positive impact on children's learning.
VMob a winning partner in Microsoft's eyes
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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vmob
NZ's VMob shines at Microsoft Partner Awards, winning in Application Innovation and noted as an Intelligent Systems finalist.
Film review: Tomorrowland
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Tomorrowland is a Hollywood original with parallel universes, kids flying jet packs, and Hugh Laurie on an island. Sounds great right? Wrong.
Spark takes on smart home security market
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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uc
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telco
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spark
Spark New Zealand has announced it will begin offering smart home security services later this year, and this week has launched 'Morepork'.
Cisco: Securing the Internet of Everything
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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iot
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cybersecurity
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dubai
The Internet of Everything (IoE) is increasing the need for intelligent security and privacy solutions, according to Cisco.
Thriving IoT market heads towards trillion dollar mark
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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storage
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smartphones
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datacentre infrastructure
The IoT market's rapid growth is set to hit USD $1.7 trillion by 2020, driven by massive investments in devices, connectivity, and IT services, says IDC.
Samsung releases new curved monitor for gamers and businesses
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung unveils the SE790C, a 34-inch curved monitor blending immersive gaming with business efficiency, certified for eye comfort.
Apple awards Lexel with education partner status
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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apple
Now, as a nominated Apple Education partner, Lexel can offer schools and education institutions education specific Apple products and pricing.