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 408
Microsoft's global Build conference comes to Auckland
Fri, 8th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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ios
Microsoft's Build developer conference is coming to Auckland on May 30 as part of the event's first ever global tour.
Jabra has a new ANZ managing director
Thu, 7th May 2015
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uc
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iaas
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jobs
Jabra has hired a new managing director with a ‘proven track record’ for the Australia and New Zealand region.
IDC lifts the lid on the admin software and services market
Thu, 7th May 2015
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financial systems
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market
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analyst report
Core replacement cycles are brewing and global insurers will spend US$8.2 billion on software and IT services for policy administration in 2015.
Landesk brings in fresh blood to fuel momentum in ANZ
Thu, 7th May 2015
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uc
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contact centre
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recruitment
Landesk appoints Adam Blue as ANZ sales manager to meet strong demand for solutions from customers and partners.
Yellow reaches out to tech graduates
Thu, 7th May 2015
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edutech
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auckland university
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aut
For the first time Yellow is running a structured graduate programme, providing graduates with the opportunity to gain real world hands-on experience.
N4L opens Pond to the public
Thu, 7th May 2015
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edutech
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n4l
N4L has opened up Pond to New Zealanders around the country, allowing users to make materials in the online catalogue available for public viewing.
Kiwi educators: How are you using technology?
Thu, 7th May 2015
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edutech
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tertiary education
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paper
Educators need to evaluate how they’re using technology, and look at whether their choices are accelerating learning, or making a student passive.
CommVault reports mixed financials for 2014
Wed, 6th May 2015
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fintech
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commvault
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finance, leasing & rental
N. Robert Hammer says Commvault achieved record full year revenue and operating cash flows in 2015 despite significant foreign exchange headwinds.
Be smart about your disruptive innovation, says UXC
Wed, 6th May 2015
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risk & compliance
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uxc
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risk management
In order to achieve disruptive innovation, businesses must be willing to take risks - however, it’s crucial to minimise these risks.
Slingshot comes to the rescue of elderly Wellington residents
Wed, 6th May 2015
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uc
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fibre
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slingshot
Slingshot and Consumer NZ have finalised an agreement to provide more affordable services to elderly UFB customers in Wellington.
Frost & Sullivan: Where will wireless communications go next?
Wed, 6th May 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Wireless communication test equipment will focus on LTE, M2M comms and easy deployment, says Frost - Sullivan.
F5 Networks bolsters enterprise security services
Wed, 6th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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f5 networks
In order to provide enterprises with better protection for their web applications, F5 Networks has released two key security developments.
Microsoft asks: Is technology hindering or helping education?
Tue, 5th May 2015
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edutech
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microsoft
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event
Microsoft explores whether technology is hinder or help education at event in Auckland. New research suggests it can do both.
Rackspace expands ANZ footprint with data centre offerings
Tue, 5th May 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Rackspace boosts its ANZ presence, announces new data center and Sydney expansion against rising local demand.
Girls, opportunities abound in tech sector
Tue, 5th May 2015
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edutech
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bright sparks
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education
Michelle Dickinson, also known as NanoGirl, has been named as a Bright Sparks ambassador, and is encouraging girls to get involved in technology.
The role of the chief data officer in today's enterprise
Tue, 5th May 2015
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chief data officer
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banking
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retail
Enterprises recognise the key to growth lies in data, with the Chief Data Officer now pivotal in driving business value through analytics.
Young Kiwi snapped up for Microsoft APAC role
Tue, 5th May 2015
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microsoft
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jobs
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qualifications
Marianne Ma, a 25 year old Microsoft New Zealand employee, has taken on the leadership role of Microsoft APAC business manager.
Computer Science and Information Systems among top subjects in the world
Mon, 4th May 2015
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edutech
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university of waikato
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languages
The University of Waikato has announced ten of its subjects have been recognised as some of the best in the world.
Rural NZers to benefit from Wireless Nation's latest deal
Mon, 4th May 2015
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spacetech
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wireless nation
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satellite
Wireless Nation has signed an agreement with ASB to provide the bank’s rural customers and staff with targeted plans and solutions.
3 cool vendors making tracks in the smart home space
Mon, 4th May 2015
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smart cities
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smart home
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analyst report
Revolutionising your nest: 3 pioneering vendors innovating in the thriving smart home trend, set to shape our domestic futures.