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 407
The failing relationship between IT departments and service providers
Thu, 14th May 2015
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partner programmes
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it industry
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managed services
There is significant misalignment between what services IT departments want and what IT service providers are selling.
Moodle gets a makeover
Thu, 14th May 2015
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edutech
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developers
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moodle
Moodle has released version 2.9 of its open source learning platform, boasting improved navigation and new activities.
N4L hosts free Pond workshop
Wed, 13th May 2015
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edutech
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n4l
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education
This week, Kiwi teachers can join a free N4L workshop on Pond at the Beyond Broadband expo, UCOL Whanganui, to enhance collaborative learning.
Acronis gets personal, launches backup service in ANZ
Wed, 13th May 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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acronis
Acronis has launched its Acronis Backup Service and its new software-defined storage data centre for the ANZ region.
How IoT is shaping business in the Asia Pacific region
Wed, 13th May 2015
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public cloud
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iot
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microsoft
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly growing and the Asia-Pacific region is leading the way, according to Microsoft and Advantech.
Insentra named exclusive distie in ANZ for Cloudhouse
Tue, 12th May 2015
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virtualisation
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cloud services
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distributors
Cloudhouse has appointed Insentra as its exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for its Cloud Application Virtualisation technologies.
NZers embrace digital lifestyle
Tue, 12th May 2015
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uc
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digital entertainment
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video
The way New Zealanders are using the internet is changing and their hunger for speed is growing, according to Spark.
Retailers: Make wearables work for you
Tue, 12th May 2015
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wearables
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data protection
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personal computing devices
Wearables offer a number of advantages to retailers, enabling greater customer service and engagement with a target audience.
Technology: Fundamentally changing the way we shop
Tue, 12th May 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
MasterCard report shows technology is fundamentally altering the way consumers shop, travel and engage with service providers.
TechnologyOne bolsters offerings following acquisition
Tue, 12th May 2015
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document management
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ecm
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martech
TechnologyOne plans to use this acquisition to further reinforce its strategic focus on providing relevant enterprise solutions for key customers.
Uber eyes up Nokia's mapping service, forks out $3bn
Mon, 11th May 2015
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google
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uber
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maps
In a bold £2.4bn bid, Uber seeks control of Nokia's Here maps, eyeing autonomy from Google and fueling its driverless ambitions.
Good luck bringing your watch into your exam
Mon, 11th May 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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massey university
Following the recent release of the Apple Watch and the surge in uptake of wearables, Massey University has banned all watches from examination rooms.
CIOs: Plan for the future and reap the benefits
Mon, 11th May 2015
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strategy
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analyst report
Planning for the long term is crucial for organisations to outperform their competitors, according to a survey by Gartner.
Dicker Data leaves NZ to it
Mon, 11th May 2015
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dicker data
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branding
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distributors
Dicker Data rebrands New Zealand's Express Data after successful year of operation, aiming to replicate Australian success.
Gartner names another IoT vendor as 'cool'
Fri, 8th May 2015
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devops
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iot
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apm
Gartner has named Axiros as a Cool Vendor in IoT, highlighting Axiros’ interesting approach to technology in a crowded and fast moving market.
Cisco: Out with John Chambers, in with Chuck Robbins
Fri, 8th May 2015
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cisco
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jobs
Cisco's Board of Directors names Chuck Robbins as CEO, effective July 26; John Chambers will take on role of executive chairman.
AVG Technologies snaps up Privax, global privacy provider
Fri, 8th May 2015
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avg technologies
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online security
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acquisition
AVG Technologies bolsters its privacy arsenal by acquiring Privax, the esteemed provider of VPN services, for $40M plus potential bonuses.
The real IoT and the power of the platform
Fri, 8th May 2015
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uc
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iot
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collaboration
The world of M2M communication is gradually moving to multi-purpose solutions, impacting businesses and consumers in the IoT.
Will 2015 be the year of the wearables?
Fri, 8th May 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
While the global wearable technology market hasn’t delivered on high expectations, 2015 could be the year that turns this around.
AudioCodes launches Skype for Business solution
Fri, 8th May 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
AudioCodes says its multi-year global expertise in large scale Microsoft unified communications deployments brings unparalleled value to its partners.