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 413
Silicon Valley trip encourages Kiwi students to choose ICT
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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edutech
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intergen
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qualifications
This year, 39 Wellington East Girls’ pupils were taken on a trip to the United States to see what the ICT sector is like.
OptimalBI and Yellowfin partner up to provide BI to NZ customers
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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paas
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hyperscale
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public cloud
OptimalBI has launched a cloud based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) automated analytics solution known as MagnumBI with Yellowfin.
HTC releases RE camera in New Zealand
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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htc
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photography
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creative technologies
HTC’s new RE camera is now available in New Zealand. The camera is compatible with Android and iOS devices, compact and waterproof up to one metre.
Far North NZ expands internet teaching system
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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internet new zealand
A Far North education trust is expanding an internet-based teaching system with the help of a $130,000 Rotary grant.
Kiwi VMob expands into Japan and US markets
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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vmob
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nzte
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partners
Co-investment from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) spread over three years will help VMob expand into these markets.
Jade Software's Thinkubator encouraging bright ideas
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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jade software
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employees
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founders
Jade Software's Thinkubator, the two week long initiative designed to encourage innovative ideas, is coming to a close.
Akilla app to prevent drowsy driving in NZ
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
For the 2014 New Zealand Drowsy Driver Awareness Day a drowsy driving educational app, known as Akilla, is being released for free.
Victoria University student teaching robots to see like humans
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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robots
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victoria university
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volution
Student Syed Saud Naqvi is currently working on an algorithm to help computer programmes and robots view static images closer to how we see them.
NZ small businesses making half a million every year
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Now 28% of New Zealand small businesses are making $500,000 or more, up almost 14% since 2011, according to analysis from Xero.
Weirdly is helping recruiters find their own brand of weird
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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apps
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recruitment
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weirdly
Weirdly is a Kiwi recruitment app that aims to help employers find the person who is the right fit and make the employment process easier.
Hemisphere Technologies signs distribution deal with Endian
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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hemisphere technologies
Hemisphere Technologies and Endian have announced a partnership to provide security solutions to various NZ sectors.
OpenText hones in on APAC region
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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partner programmes
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opentext
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partners
OpenText has made three new appointments in the APAC region to strengthen partner relationships and increase sales in the region.
CORE Education to lead NZ Learning Technologies Advisory
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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edutech
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core education
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education
CORE Education to spearhead NZ's Learning Technologies Advisory, enhancing e-learning in schools with digital tech and broadband.
Dick Smith partners with Trade Me to reach more Kiwis
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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partner programmes
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trade me
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dick smith
Dick Smith expands in NZ, launching a store on Trade Me to offer Kiwis a broader tech product range with exclusive deals.
Imperva expands security solutions with DDoS offerings
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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ddos
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breach prevention
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imperva
Imperva bolsters its cybersecurity suite with new DDoS protection services, aiming to shield businesses from escalating online attacks.
Ernst and Young chooses Spark Digital as NZ telco partner
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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uc
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partner programmes
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telco
EY partners with Spark Digital for NZ telecom services, advancing digital focus with new smartphone and Wi-Fi solutions for staff.
15 NZ hi-tech firms eligible to $13 million in Growth Grants
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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callaghan innovation
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grants
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partners
Steven Joyce has announced 15 companies have met the eligibility criteria for the research and development Growth Grants from Callaghan Innovation.
Medibank funds app for Kiwi drinking culture
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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apps
The new Hello Sunday Morning (HSM) mobile app has been developed with a $50,000 grant from the Medibank Community Fund (MCF).
Kiwi VMob joins Las Vegas Technovation Solutions Centre
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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smartphones
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healthtech
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customers
VMob, the New Zealand mobile marketing company, has joined the exclusive Technovation Solutions Centre in Las Vegas.
Pandora now available on Google Chromecast
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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google
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pandora
Pandora launches on Chromecast in New Zealand, offering users a seamless way to stream radio on their TVs via updated mobile apps.