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.
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Unisys chosen to modernise NZ crash analysis system
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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government
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unisys
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police
The New Zealand Transport Agency has chosen Unisys as the prime system integrator to modernise the national crash analysis system (CAS).
Vodafone and the New Zealand Police open Mobility Innovation Lab
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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uc
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telco
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police
The New Zealand Police, with Vodafone New Zealand, have opened a Mobility Innovation Lab and Experience Centre.
Ngai Tamanuhiri partners with Fronde to connect tribes around New Zealand
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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cloud services
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fronde
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māori
Ngai Tamanuhiri partners with Fronde, using Iwi Connect to boost communication and preserve culture among New Zealand tribes.
Kordia first Australasian telco to go live with Microsoft Azure
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Kordia, the Auckland based telecommunications provider, has gone live on Microsoft Azure’s ExpressRoute service.
Kiwi businesses can now use Lync and Skype for video calling
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
Kiwi businesses set to benefit as Microsoft enables Skype and Lync video calling, bridging the gap between everyday users and enterprises.
Linus Torvalds to lead LCA 2015 keynote session
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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open source
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software development
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linux
Linus Torvalds set to headline LCA 2015 in Auckland, engaging in a Q&A session on open source advancements and Linux kernel insights.
Epson's Moverio BT-200 smart glasses for more than entertainment
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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printing
The Moverio BT-200 from Epson are binocular, transparent smart glasses that can be used for entertainment, manufacturing, medical science and more.
New Zealand company Plan B named Veeam partner
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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virtualisation
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dr
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partner programmes
New Zealand's Plan B elevates data security as a Veeam Gold ProPartner, extending cloud backup services to over 500 local organisations.
Microsoft focuses on new ways to monetise customer
Mon, 8th Dec 2014
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microsoft
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windows
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customers
Microsoft shifts focus to innovative monetisation strategies, eyeing partnerships and subscription services for revenue growth.
New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts
Fri, 5th Dec 2014
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edutech
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microsoft
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cloud services
15 New Zealand teachers elevate education by joining Microsoft's elite MIE Expert Program, leveraging cutting-edge tech to inspire learning.
ESET and Facebook team up to bolster security
Fri, 5th Dec 2014
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
ESET has joined Facebook's anti-malware initiative to provide all Facebook users with the ESET Online Scanner for free.
Huge HP announcements show renewed focus on customer
Fri, 5th Dec 2014
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microsoft
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cloud services
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hp
HP reimagines customer focus with a slew of announcements at HP Discover 2014 in Barcelona, spotlighting cloud, mobility, and innovation.
Microsoft Student Accelerator programme launches Kiwi students into IT industry
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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edutech
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software development
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microsoft
The 2015 Microsoft Student Accelerator (MSA) summer work programme is underway with 94 New Zealand university students earning placements.
Zendesk takes customer service to apps and websites with Embeddables
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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crm
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martech
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software development
Zendesk Embeddables, released today, is a suite of features in order to increase customer support and engagement on mobile and web platforms.
Buyers, continue to question and evaluate vendors, says Huawei
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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cybersecurity
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huawei
Huawei's white paper ‘Cyber Security Perspectives' documents the top things buyers should ask vendors in relation to cyber security.
Bupa, Vigil Monitoring and Spark Ventures seek health solutions for NZ
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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uc
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healthtech
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telco
Bupa has teamed up with mobile health start-up Vigil Monitoring and Spark Ventures to find solutions to age care and health care issues.
The biggest malware threats of 2014 and top 2015 predictions
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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malware
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cybersecurity
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predictions
In 2014, security threats involved high-level security breaches, large-scale vulnerabilities and privacy debates, according to Bitdefender.
Emulex and Dynatrace announce NetPod, to be available early 2015
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
NetPod is an integrated solution that brings together Dynatrace’s Data Centre analysis and Emulex’s EndanceProbe Intelligent Network Recorders.
Online higher education courses provide wider access, higher quality and lower costs
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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edutech
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e-learning
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higher education
Technology is vital in providing accessible education to students around the world, said Sir John Daniel at an event in Wellington.
Driven by HP success, New Zealand PC market set to have best year in history
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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hp
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pc market
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analyst report
In the third quarter of 2014, the New Zealand PC market shipments came in at 187,000 units, according to IDC’s Asia/Pacific Quarterly tracker.