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 406
Employees ignoring cyber risks a growing trend
Wed, 20th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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retail
There is a growing disconnect between employee awareness of cyber threats and their actions, with many workers engaging in risky behaviour.
Kiwi software company wins big in Taiwan
Wed, 20th May 2015
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startups
Syngency, the Kiwi software company, has won first place at the TechNode Demo Day conference in Taiwan this week.
Theta partners with US reseller as global demand grows
Wed, 20th May 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Theta, the Kiwi firm specializing in business intelligence, has signed a second international reseller agreement for 2015.
Digitally influenced retail sales to reach $2.2 trillion by 2015
Tue, 19th May 2015
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cx
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martech
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deloitte
Digital interactions are set to influence 64% of every dollar spent in retail stores by end of 2015, according to Deloitte Digital.
Microsoft backs IT professionals
Tue, 19th May 2015
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public cloud
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iaas
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microsoft
In response to these growing challenges of a mobile first, cloud first world, Microsoft is more committed than ever to the millions of IT pros.
Software AG: Digital transformation is the way of the future
Tue, 19th May 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Software AG's Digital Business Platform is aiding customer traction and partner expansion in digital transformation.
The changing role of the CIO
Mon, 18th May 2015
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virtualisation
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fluke networks
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it strategy
New ways for the IT function to perform means IT organisations need to be closely aligned with the business and agile, says Fluke.
Apple's smart home devices, coming next month
Mon, 18th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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siri
Apple has revealed HomeKit devices will begin to launch as early as May or June of this year, nearly a year after revealing the project.
Embracing the possibilities but not the risks of new tech
Mon, 18th May 2015
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wearables
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drones
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risk & compliance
Consumers are concerned about the safety of materials used in 3D printed products, according to a survey by Chubb.
New Zealanders: Be smarter with your data
Mon, 18th May 2015
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Australiasian Consumer Fraud Week starts today, with the aim of raising awareness about scammers and encouraging NZers to be smarter with their data.
Datacom invests in Kiwi students
Mon, 18th May 2015
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microsoft
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datacom
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imagine cup
Datacom has announced the winner of this year’s Datacom Imagine Cup Scholarship is Rhea Babbar, a University of Auckland student.
IoT a growing force behind acquisitions
Mon, 18th May 2015
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semiconductors
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iot
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m&a
The Internet of Things (IoT) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market will be worth nearly $15bn within the year, according to 451 Research.
Windows 10 editions: What you need to know
Mon, 18th May 2015
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edutech
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iot
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microsoft
Microsoft has announced details about its new Windows 10 Editions, which will be optimised for various devices and available in 190 countries and 111 languages.
Polycom: Creating the workspace of the future
Fri, 15th May 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Polycom releases new video collaboration solutions for modern workspaces, meeting demand for ad hoc meeting environments.
WhatsApp: Not so free after all?
Fri, 15th May 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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data analytics
WhatsApp is quick to say its calling feature is free, even between countries, but only when a user has an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot...
Jabra takes Skype for Business to new levels
Fri, 15th May 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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jabra
Jabra has released the latest upgrade to its product series, Jabra Evolve, providing employees new ways to use Skype for Business.
A closer look at Commvault's growing success in NZ
Fri, 15th May 2015
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partner programmes
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commvault
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nextgen distribution
Commvault's presence in NZ is growing, fuelled by a local team with decades of experience, an unwavering focus on the customer and targeted technology.
Huawei backs Auckland's innovation hub
Thu, 14th May 2015
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auckland council
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huawei
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partners
Huawei is officially GridAKL’s foundation partner, and will provide a $1 million sponsorship to the Auckland based innovation hub.
SMBs, make technology work for you
Thu, 14th May 2015
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smb
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concur
NZ's SMBs urged to embrace tech for a competitive edge; Concur highlights mobile, networking, and cloud solutions as game-changers.
Kemp Technologies to build channel momentum in ANZ
Thu, 14th May 2015
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partner programmes
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enable networks
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kemp technologies
Luke Holland joins Kemp Technologies to boost ANZ channel growth, leveraging a decade of industry expertise to expand partner networks.