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
Connector Systems targets vertical markets, shakes up traditional approach
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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connector systems
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digital marketing
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resellers
While the status quo vendor driven business model continued to remain their core business, there was emerging a complementary solution driven model.
Qrious partners with Roy Morgan Research to provide insights into Kiwi market
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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uc
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telco
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qrious
Qrious teams up with Roy Morgan to transform NZ market insights, merging cutting-edge analytics with detailed consumer profiling.
Westpac's new online banking platform a Kiwi first
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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uc
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fintech
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westpac
Westpac launches 'Westpac One', New Zealand's premier fully-responsive online banking platform, revolutionising digital finance.
Mega trends boost unified communications market
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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uc
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contact centre
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analyst report
Frost and Sullivan has identified ‘mega trends’ that will support unified communications (UC) market growth in the APAC region.
Dell SecureWorks targets ANZ cyber security space
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Dell SecureWorks says cyber threats are one of the top concerns for business today, and Ractliffe will help the company reach more ANZ organisations.
Kiwis seek unlimited data plans and video streaming sites
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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uc
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telco
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slingshot
According to Kiwi statistics from the CallPlus network streaming video is up, peer-to-peer sharing is down, and online shoppers are turning to China.
Weirdly: First stop New Zealand, next stop the world
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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cloud services
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websites
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recruitment
Weirdly, a cutting-edge recruitment platform focusing on cultural fit and core values, launches officially after rapid growth, eyeing global expansion.
Apple iOS 8.3 beta features CarPlay, emoji and verification updates
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Apple's iOS 8.3 beta unveils CarPlay tech, revamped emoji selector, and improved security with Google two-step verification.
ShareThePoint's Productivity Roadshow is coming to a town near you
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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speakers
Discover how SharePoint can help your small to medium business. Join ShareThePoint for a free 2-hour seminar in March.
CA Technologies brings IT Leaders Forum to Wellington
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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ca technologies
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event
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virgin media o2
CA Technologies' Own The Future Forum hits Wellington, guiding IT pros through the burgeoning application economy.
MYOB continues its 'war on paper' for SMEs
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB boosts its digital armoury for SMEs by launching a complimentary 'smart bills' feature, enhancing its pursuit to eliminate paper.
Apple says out with iPhoto, in with Photos app
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Apple has released its preview of Photos, the new image and video application which will replace iPhoto, for Mac developers.
Kiwi cyber security degree to be promoted throughout Asia
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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ministry of education
The University of Waikato's masters degree in cyber security will be promoted throughout ASEAN markets with the help of a $33,000 Education New Zealand grant.
Data analytics set to be key market driver
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data analytics is predicted to significantly boost the market, with vendors like HP, IBM, and Microsoft leading the rapidly expanding sector.
Transpower releases Kiwi app to deal with uncertainties
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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apps
Transpower has launched a new app to help increase make the demand response programme more accessible and productive.
Sex, lies and social media
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Social media scandal rocks NZ as illicit office affair goes viral, risking jobs and relationships, raising privacy concerns.
Trend Micro looks to channel partners to drive growth in Kiwi market
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Ferguson of Trend Micro champions partnerships to enhance NZ cyber security stature, amidst the rising demand for advanced threat protection.
50% of Kiwi schools now using Network for Learning's internet services
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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edutech
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uc
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telco
Nearly 1,300 schools are now using the government-funded N4L Managed Network, with it’s uncapped data, web filtering and network security services.
Megaport platform now available in Auckland data centre
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Megaport's network fabric now empowers Auckland's 6 Orbit Drive tenants, enhancing their cloud and data services reach.
FMG ditches Avaya, chooses Interactive Intelligence
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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uc
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customers
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telephony
FMG swaps Avaya for Interactive Intelligence to enhance NZ rural insurance service with innovative multi-channel communication.