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 415
Kordia enters partnership with Vadacom, expands NZ offerings
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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Kordia has partnered with Vadacom to deliver a cloud-based PBX solution with lines and calling bundled together in one bill.
VoIP services market to triple by 2019
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
The global VoIP services market will experience significant growth in the years leading to 2019, driven by business and consumer demand.
Calculating your bandwidth for VoIP
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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Step up your game! Calculate your VoIP bandwidth to ensure crisp, clear calls and seamless connectivity in your business.
Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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solar power
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startups
The finalists of the 2015 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been announced, with the winners to be revealed at a gala dinner to be held May 15.
Avnet uses Websense to dive into NZ market
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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resellers
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distributors
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avnet technology solutions
Avnet Technology Solutions has signed a distribution deal with Websense for the New Zealand market, and plans to increase support for local resellers.
Objective AU readies for global expansion with Microsoft Azure
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft Corporation and Objective Corporation have announced Microsoft Azure will be adopted as the cloud platform for Objective’s solutions.
Spark gets its hands on the new Samsung smartphones
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will launch in New Zealand on April 11, and Spark is officially offering customers an exclusive preview.
New Wellington agency puts a fresh spin on big data
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
DOTlovesdata is a new Wellington based agency that works with a business to turn big data insights into positive change.
Acronis eyes up ANZ region with SMB offering
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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cloud services
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smb
Acronis is increasing its focus on the Australia and New Zealand region, officially launching its backup-as-a-service offering here.
N4L and NZQA partner up to help Kiwi teachers
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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edutech
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nzqa
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qualifications
N4L has officially partnered up with the NZQA to enable teachers to manage their moderation requirements within Pond.
VoIP: On-premises, hybrid or hosted?
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
Once businesses make the decision to switch to a VoIP solution, they have three options available to them: an on-premises, hybrid or hosted system.
Lifting the veil on NZ's cyberbullying bill
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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government
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cyberbullying
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The Harmful Digital Communications Bill introduces a range of measures to address damaging online communications.
Kiwi SMEs, insure against cyber attacks or pay the price
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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cybersecurity
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insurance
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sme
Kiwi companies are underestimating the risks of cyber attacks, even though there's a growing number of incidents as threats become more sophisticated.
EMC harnesses the power of big data with new solution
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
EMC's new big data solution, Federation Business Data Lake, to give Kiwi orgs the analytic edge from April 29.
Inmarsat boosts Skype offerings with Quicklink
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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contact centre
Inmarsat has announced the Quicklink TX solution has been certified and approved under the Inmarsat Certified Applications (CAP) programme.
Zuora heightens focus on ANZ region
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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saas
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healthtech
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jobs
Zuora has appointed two new territory account executives based in Sydney to support sales momentum and account management for the company’s ANZ growth.
Warning: Ransomware email campaign on a rampage
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Official alert: a severe ransomware email scheme masquerading as job applications threatens to encrypt UK IT systems.
Microsoft's Week of Code campaign launches in NZ
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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edutech
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microsoft
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accelerator
Microsoft and the High Tech Youth Network’s ‘Week of Code’ campaign has officially kicked off in the Asia-Pacific region.
Cyberbullying bill back up for debate
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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government
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cyberbullying
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parliament
The ‘controversial’ cyberbullying bill has been placed up the Order Paper for debate today, according to a statement from Parliament Today.
Netflix goes live in NZ, Xbox jumps on the bandwagon
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
Netflix has officially launched in New Zealand today, accompanied by a number of free trial offerings to lure viewers into subscribing to the service.